JOB TITLE: BUS DRIVER
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
SALARY SCALE: UWA 09
DUTY STATION: UWA HEADQUARTERS BASED
REPORTS TO : TRANSPORT OFFICER/WARDEN ENGINEER MECHANICAL
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SUPERVISES: NONE
VACANCIES: ONE (01)
AGE LIMIT: NOT ABOVE 45 YEARS
CONTRACT DURATION: FOUR (4) YEARS RENEWABLE
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Responsible for driving Organizational vehicles, ensuring their safety and routine maintenance
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Keep the assigned vehicles free from damage and in good running condition.
ii. Ensure that the vehicle is clean consistently.
iii. Ensure that the vehicle is always parked in a proper and safe condition prior and during use, and accept responsibility to promptly report any damage or mechanical malfunctions that exist.
iv. Drive the vehicle as instructed.
v. Ensure the vehicle is well serviced.
vi. Ensure the safety of its passengers and contents
vii. Prepare monthly and periodic reports on vehicle status and recommendations for repair and maintenance.
viii. Comply with Traffic Regulations and procedures.
ix. Keep and have safe custody of the vehicle documents and keys.
x. Ensure that the vehicle is fueled at all times, have correct levels of lubricants and that tyres have the recommended pressure level at all times.
xi. Carry out any other official duties assigned by their supervisor from time to time and any other legible responsibility as assigned to them by their superiors.
PERSONS SPECIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATIONS:
a) Should possess either O or A-level school certificate with at least 4 passes at O level.
b) A valid Driving Permit minimum class CM & DM.
c) A copy of a Certificate of good conduct is required.
EXPERIENCE:
Should have at least three (3) years of accident free proven experience with a reputable Organization.
COMPETENCES:
i. Time management
ii. Professionalism
iii. Planning, organising and coordinating
iv. Customer care
v. Ethics and integrity
vi. Concern for quality and standards
vii. Time management
Application Procedure:
Suitable candidates should send their application with a detailed Curriculam Vitae bearing contacts of three (3) competent referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of academic documents and relevant appointment letters to the address below:
The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road Kamwokya
P.O. Box 3530, Kampala Uganda
Hand deliver to the Conservation Area nearest to you i.e. Headquarters, Lake Mburo(Minekye), Kidepo Valley(Geremech), Murchison Falls(Mubako), Kibale(Isunga),
Queen Elizabeth(Katunguru), Mt. Elgon(Mbale) and Bwindi Mgahinga(Buhoma).
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications should reach the address above by 26th March 2021 at 5.00 pm.
The Job Advert can be accessed from the UWA website below;
http://www.ugandawildlife.org and UWA notice boards.
NOTE:
1. Applicants are required to attach valid driving permits and copies of the required academic documents only i.e, (Certficates and Transcripts including O and A level).
2. Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
4. All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not less than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.