Announcement #: WINDHOEK-2026-016
The U.S. Mission in Namibia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Marine Security Guard Chauffeur in the General Services Office.
Salary: (NAD) N$137,120 – (NAD) N$137,120/Per Year
Series/Grade: LE – 1015 – 3
Agency: Embassy Windhoek
Location: Windhoek
Duties:
- The incumbent operates safely and efficiently an unarmored U.S. Government -owned or leased motor vehicle to transport passengers and/or cargo. Works as messenger as directed.
- As one of several motor pool chauffeurs, receives work assignments from the Dispatcher to transport State and/or other Agency personnel or cargo.
- Operates Embassy vehicles in the transportation of official visitors in support of U.S. Government’s official activities. Assumes duty driver responsibility on a rotational basis. Incumbent may be required to make trips that require outof-town stays.
- Maintains vehicle in a clean and serviceable condition, to include cleaning the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Performs basic vehicle inspection in accordance with established schedules and policies. Prepares trip reports, vehicle use and fuel logs. Estimates fuel consumption for trips.
- Safeguards U.S. Government property and uses U.S. Government resources efficiently, including the fuel -efficient operation of vehicles.
- SJD Option: May drive armored vehicles, as needed.
- To include mail, cargo, documents pickup and delivery, as assigned.
- Handles cash up to $1,000 and/or handle government fuel credit card for vehicle with $300 limit.
- Provides driver support for the Ambassador or DCM in the absence of their regularly-assigned chauffeurs, as directed.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
- security certificate; or
- Public Trust security clearance.
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time four weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
Completion of high school education (Grade 12) is required.
Evaluations:
- You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
- You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
- You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Qualifications:
Experience: At least three years of professional driving experience is required. Post may further restrict the experience to professional driving as part of an automotive fleet company.
Language: English level II (Limited knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. This may be tested.
Job Knowledge: Must have a good working knowledge of the city and its environs, including driving routes and traffic patterns. Must be familiar with the location of hospitals, police and fire stations within the city and its immediate surroundings.
Skills And Abilities:
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
- Must have the ability to read maps and plan driving routes.
- Must have good verbal communication skills, and an ability to handle all persons with professionalism and discretion.
- Must be able to perform basic vehicle inspection and must possess intermediate level automotive maintenance skills.
- Must have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes.
- SJD Option: Operates level C or D armored vehicle with defensive driving skills.
How to Apply:
- Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here .
- Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
- You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
- For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.
- To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.
- Required Documents:
Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
All Applicants:
- Copy of National ID
- Driver’s License (if applicable)
- High School Certificate (Grade 12)
- Professional License (if applicable)
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
- Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Passport copy
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website [] https://na.usembassy.gov/usembnamibia-vacancies/
For More Info:
HROWindhoek@state.gov
061 202 – 5000
HROWindhoek@state.gov
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
