EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: LOCAL HIRE-DRIVER


The Migrant Workers Office (MWO)-Korea, formerly POLO, is now accepting applicants for the position of Local Hire-Driver.

Following are the primary duties and responsibilities as well as qualifications required for the position:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Renders transport services to authorized passengers, as directed by the Labor Attache;
- Ensures proper maintenance of the official vehicles
- Assists in the preparation of documents on vehicle registration, insurance, and travel itinerary, and reportorial requirements to local authorities, as needed;
- Performs protocol duties for official guests and visitors;
- Assists in frontline services and
- Performs other administrative duties as may be assigned by the Labor Attache.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Open to Filipino residents in Korea and Korean nationals;
- Preferably between 25-45 years old;
- With appropriate residence and working visa, preferably F-6 for Filipino applicants;
- With valid Korean driver's license, and knowledgeable in basic car troubleshooting
- Experienced in driving in Seoul and surrounding areas
- Can communicate in both English and Korean language
- With positive work ethics and no police record

Application Requirements:
- Cover letter addressed to Labor Attache Ma. Celeste M. Valderrama
- Curriculum Vitae with photo, and at least two (2) references
- Copy of Driver's License
- Copy of ID (eg, ARC if Filipino, or national ID if Korean)

Applications should be emailed at labor@philembassy-seoul.com with the subject, LH-Driver, or dropped-in (Sunday-Thursday, 10AM-4PM) at 17 Hoenamu-ro, 42-Gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

Deadline for submission of application is on 15 October 2023. Interview will be conducted thereafter.

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