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Job Title:  Officer Fleet Maintenance (2 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Uganda Revenue Authority is a semi-autonomous Government Agency under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development that is mandated to assess, collect and account for Government Tax and Non-Tax Revenue.

Job Summary:  Overseeing and ensuring the effective maintenance and repair and over all suitability of the URA’s fleet of vehicles.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinate the URA fleet repairs and maintenance to ensure the fleet is in good mechanical condition.

• Conduct pre and post-physical examination of vehicle mechanical defects as well as maintain a database of all repairs for the whole Fleet of vehicles.
• Reconciliation of payments to service providers and ensuring value for money.
• Contract management for maintenance and repair for Fleet.
• Ensure adherence to PPDA requirements during the quotation, ordering, contracting, delivery of services and goods for fleet maintenance.
• Ensure URA’s adherence to statutory requirements for vehicle maintenance for URA vehicles.
• Ensure URA’s adherence to statutory requirements for vehicle insurance for URA vehicles
• Maintain a database of service orders raised and old mechanical parts
• Generate monthly repairs and maintenance reports and submit them to the supervisor

Manage service providers and vendors, ensure compliance with regulations and safety protocols, train staff on maintenance best practices, and oversee efficient, high-quality repairs to minimize vehicle downtime

• Manage and maintain good relations with external stakeholders like Ministry of Works & Transport, repair shops, insurance providers, parts suppliers etc.
• Evaluate and mange contracts and any works for vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure that all maintenance practices comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Promote and ensure adherence to safety procedures and protocols in all maintenance activities.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on best practices for vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure repairs are conducted efficiently and to a high standard, minimizing vehicle downtime.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Essential Requirements

• An Honors Bachelor’s degree or its equivalency in either Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Mechanical Engineering from a recognized academic institution.
• At least (2) two years of experience in fleet management in a reputable organization
• A valid driving permit with at least class B (04 years).
• An impeccable record of integrity

Desirable Requirements

• Training in Fleet management
• A certification in Automobiles maintenance and repairs
• Experience with using Fleet Management Systems and any Enterprise Resource Planning system.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Traffic and Road Safety Act,
• Knowledge of Computerized Fleet Management Systems
• Knowledge in handling Insurance matters and incident management.

Special Skills and Attributes

• The incumbent should have good Communication skills
• The incumbent should have good interpersonal customer care skills
• The incumbent should have good crisis management skills
• S/he should be able to demonstrate Analytical and decision-making skills

How to Apply:

• Visit this URA link, Click Here to view the detailed job description then click Apply Online.
• Upon submission of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement notification via email. Please ensure that your mailbox has adequate space.
• In case you are not able to complete the application process, you will be required to save your work and the information captured will be saved in your login. This will enable you to resume and complete your application at any time/date within the application period.
• Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of all the requisite academic documents such as Degree Transcripts; A’ level, O’ level Certificates, or any other certification attained. Any qualification which is not attached will not be considered.
• Academic documents of the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted. Applicants that do not possess authentic academic documents will not be considered.
• Any applicant with forged academic documents will be charged in the relevant courts of law.
• Candidates who submit falsified information will be automatically disqualified.
• Degree holders SHOULD NOT apply for Fleet Assistant, Office Assistant and any other position whose job requirements are at diploma level and below.
• ONLY online applications using the link provided above will be considered.
• Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• In case of any inquires please send an e-mail to recruitment@ura.go.ug. or call 0323443643.

Deadline: 10th September 2024

NB: URA is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge money for recruitment

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