Driver (2 Vacancies)-Uganda Coffee Development Authority

Job Title: Driver (2 Vacancies)

Job Purpose: To drive UCDA vehicles for the conveyance of employees and visitors, materials, and equipment to their intended destinations, and ensure their safety.

Key Result Areas:

1. Provide safe and efficient transportation to UCDA employees and visitors:
   • Check the vehicle to ensure that it is clean.
   • Drive employees and visitors to their intended destinations and ensure that passengers adhere to safety measures.
   • Ensure that the vehicle is under insurance cover.
   • Observe and comply with all relevant road safety and traffic laws and regulations.
2. Routine vehicle inspection and repairs:
   • Check the vehicle for mechanical condition before starting any journey and perform routine vehicle inspection and maintenance including checking the oil, fuel, brakes, lights, windshield wipers, water, tire pressures, etc.
   • Ensure safe custody of vehicles and tools.
   • Diagnose and carry out minor repairs and adjustments.
   • Initiate requests for procurement of vehicle servicing and prepare documentation necessary for servicing or repairs.
3. Reporting:
   • Report to the Supervisor all problems on check including servicing, maintenance, and when major repairs are required.
4. Record keeping:
   • Maintain records and reports of work, repairs, accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences.
   • Record and maintain vehicle travel records in the logbook, and ensure that they are authorized by the relevant supervisor.
   • Ensure that the driving license is up to date.
   • Monitor the insurance policy dates and any other documentation, and inform the supervisor in time for renewal.
5. Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Education:

• Minimum of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent.
• A certificate in defensive driving is an added advantage.
• A certificate in motor vehicle mechanics is an added advantage.

Minimum Experience:

• At least three (3) years of working experience in a similar or related position.
• Valid Driving Permit of Classes B and C/C1.

Skills and Competences:

1. Computer literacy.
2. High level of integrity, resilience, and reliability.
3. Excellent time management.
4. Excellent interpersonal and people skills.
5. Self-respect, team-building, and organizational skills.
6. Good decision-making skills.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly using the link below: UCDA Careers Portal

1. Sign Up to create an account.
2. Go under Careers and click on the job post to Apply.