Jobs at Office of the Auditor General (OAG) in Uganda - Driver

JOB TITLE: Driver (1 Vacancy)

REPORTS TO: Assistant Secretary

SALARY SCALE: U8

AGE: 35 Years and above +

JOB REF: ADM. 56/136/01 Vol.3 (01/13)

TERMS OF SERVICE: Permanent terms.

Main Purpose of the Job

To drive OAG vehicles as required and monitor their condition

Key Outputs

• Vehicles carefully and safely driven

• Condition of vehicles reported

• Record of vehicle movement maintained


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. O -Level School Certificate;

2. Driving Permit for classes B and above;

3. Certificates in defensive driving, basic mechanics and/or vehicle fault diagnosis and troubleshooting;

4. Minimum of 10 years working experience in a reputable organization.


Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure the vehicle is driven as assigned.

2. Maintain accurate and up-to- date records on trips, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition and other records as required.

3. Ensure the vehicle is clean and tidy.

4. Ensure timely reporting of major mechanical faults on the vehicle.

5. Ensure the vehicle is parked safely at all times.

6. Drive OAG motor vehicles as instructed

7. Ensure maximum security of vehicle and its accessories when under his/her charge

8. Ensure safety of passengers and cargo under his charge

9. Monitor condition of vehicle and promptly report the condition to superiors

10. Maintain a record of movements for the vehicle(s) assigned to him/her

11. Carry out minor repairs and adjustments on the vehicles.

12. Report any accident incidents the vehicle gets involved in to the supervisor and police as required

Special Knowledge

• Basic technical knowledge of motor vehicle operations

• Road signs

• Traffic laws and rules

Key Skills

• Vehicle control and manoeuvre

• Defensive driving

• Interpersonal relations

Other Qualities/Attributes

• Courtesy

• Patience

Applications must be accompanied by:

1. A detailed typed curriculum vitae

2. Certified copies of academic qualifications.

3. Names of three (3) referees and their contacts.

4. A recent passport size photograph.

5. A recommendation from the Chief Mechanical Engineer, Ministry of Works

6. All applications should be submitted on Public Service Commission (PSC) Form 3 (revised 2008) obtained

from the Public Service Commission Offices, Ministry/Department headquarters and District Service Commission Offices.

7. Applications through Post Office should be by registered mail.

8. To reach not later than 4th March, 2013 before 4.00 p.m.

9. Applications received shall be acknowledged by this office.

10. Late submission shall not be considered.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Auditor General

Office of the Auditor General

P.O Box 7083, Kampala


Deadline: 04/03/2013