WUA Driving School

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced and highly motivated professionals who wish to fill in the post of Driving School Instructor.  The position requires a person of high personal and professional integrity, with a distinguished performance record.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching practical skills related to all aspects of driving;
• Arriving on time for all scheduled driving lessons;
• Maintaining a high level of customer service by providing professional, courteous, and friendly instruction;
• Documenting and reporting on learners’ progress;
• Gaining control of the vehicle during emergency situations;
• Calming learners who are in distress;
• Working cooperatively with other instructors to ensure that all students receive the best possible instruction;
• Encouraging learners’ participation and providing feedback throughout each lesson;
• Helping learners develop safe driving habits and skills by modeling proper techniques and demonstrating defensive driving strategies;
• Informing students when they are ready to take the driver’s test;
• Helping students to develop confidence in their driving skills;
• Preparing lessons that are tailored to learners’ needs;
• Providing instruction on the parts and functions of a vehicle, and on-road regulations;
• Keeping up to date on local traffic laws and conditions, and sharing this information with learners as needed;
• Being patient, flexible, and adaptable when working with learners of varying abilities and learning styles;
• Completing all required paperwork and documentation in a timely and accurate manner;
• Reporting all accidents to the Manager, Business and Enterprise Development; and
• Adhering to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Five (5) Ordinary level subjects including English Language;
• At least five (5) years’ experience as a class 4 (four) driving instructor;
• Certified Driving Instructor Certificate;
• Valid Defensive Driving Certificate;
• Valid Class 4 (four) driver’s license with clean driving record;
• Valid driving instructor’s license or certification; and
• No criminal record

Attributes and skills required:

• Patience and the ability to stay calm under pressure;

• Ability to work during weekends, as required;

• Excellent communication, customer service, and time-management skills;
• A genuine interest in helping others learn to drive;
• Patience and enthusiasm; and
• Proven experience as a driving instructor.

Interested candidates should submit their application letters addressed to the Deputy Registrar, Human Resources & Administration together with a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications in a single PDF file by Tuesday 11 November 2025 to careers@wua.ac.zw.

WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY IN AFRICA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WOMEN AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

NB:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.