Driver Job
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
Attractive
Job Deadline: 17 August 2023
Number of Jobs: 01
Hiring Entity: Self Help Africa
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| Self Help Africa |
Location: In Uganda
Job Details:
The purpose of the job is to drive staff and manage the project vehicle for Self Help Africa.
Key Responsibilities
• Drive the project vehicles with strict adherence to local traffic laws and in accordance with project rules and regulations pertaining to vehicles
• Transport project staff and materials mainly within the project areas (Kabale and Rubanda districts) and occasionally to other regions and Kampala Office as and when demanded by the project
• Maintain the vehicle in a satisfactory condition, including weekly cleaning of the interior and exterior and periodic (quarterly) cleaning of the motor and chassis.
• Ensure that tires are in good working condition at all time, and that spare tyre is in good condition
• Ensure that the vehicle usage log is updated on a daily basis and submitted on a monthly basis to the Area Office Finance and Administration Officer.
• Ensure that the fuel consumption report is submitted as required to the Area Office Finance and Administration Officer.
• Ensure regular maintenance of the vehicle, and that fluids (water, oil, fuel, washer liquid, etc.) levels are at the required levels
• Report any apparent malfunction to the Supervisor (to the Area Office Finance and Administration Officer.
• Report any damage or accident to the Supervisor immediately.
• Ensure that the vehicle is safely parked and locked when not in use.
• Carry out project errands as required.
Qualifications/Other Requirements
Essential:
• Must possess a UCE or UACE certificate,
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with preferable classes B, DL,CM,
• Should have 5 years of driving experience preferably with Non-Governmental organisations, or a reputable and busy private sector organisation,
• Additional qualification in motor vehicle mechanics and repair will be an exceptionally added advantaged.
Critical proficiencies:
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs. Knowledge of email, telephone, and other applications,
• Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alertness; physical fitness on duty, emotional stability, neat and courteous,
• Good knowledge of the Project activity areas and the current conditions of roads and highways,
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds,
• Flexibility to fit into often changing priorities.
Application procedure
Interested applicants?Click here to apply
Posting Date: 2023-08-12
