Driver Jobs – Bank of Uganda (BoU)

Job Title:    Driver

Organization: Bank of Uganda (BoU)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head Transport & Travel Section

 

About the Company:

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) is the Central Bank of the Republic of Uganda. It was opened on the 15th August 1966. It is 100% owned by the Government of Uganda but it is not a government Department.  Bank of Uganda conducts all its activities in close association with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED). Bank of Uganda is responsible for monetary policy and maintaining price stability.

 

Job Summary: To safely transport Bank staff, guests, and cargo in line with requests.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Carry out pre-trip vehicle check to avert avoidable breakdowns.
  • Timely pick-up of Bank staff, guests and cargo as required.
  • Drive motor vehicles in accordance with approved schedule, National road safety regulations and Bank of Uganda Policies.
  • Report motor vehicle faults and accidents.
  • Maintain up-to-date motor vehicle logbook record to enable tracking of vehicle movement and fuel usage.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the allocated motor vehicle and functional fleet monitoring and security equipment in the vehicle.
  • Ensure proper security and safety of the Bank vehicle, Bank staff, guests, and cargo.
  • Deliver goods or packages in safe condition and to the right address including required documentation.
  • Provide good customer care to the passengers.
  • Any other duties allocated by the Bank from time-to-time.

 

Expected Outputs

  • Well maintained Bank vehicle
  • Adequately fueled motor vehicle
  • Clean motor vehicle
  • Updated motor vehicle logbook and fuel records
  • Safety of Bank motor vehicle, staff, guests, and cargo




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications

  • ‘A’ Level Certificate
  • Valid driving permit with classes B, C and D1
  • Possession of a Certificate in Defensive Driving will be an added advantage

Experience

  • At least five (5) years’ experience in driving, (1) one of which must be under driving class C in a corporate/company/institution.
  • Ability, skills and experience in driving lorries of capacity: 2 rear axle, one front axle, net weight 17 ton and gross weight 29 tonnes will be an added advantage
  • A Clean Driving Record.
  • Age: Applicants must be 30 – 45 years as at the close of the advert.

Competencies

  • Technical Competencies
  • Basic vehicle maintenance skills
  • Good driving skills, including defensive driving skills.
  • Knowledge of road safety and traffic regulations

Behavioural Competencies

  • Transparency and accountability
  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal and stakeholder engagement
  • Planning and organizing skills
  • Self-drive/initiative

Physical demands of the job:

  • Job requires physical strength and good health to withstand long working hours, travel upcountry, sitting for long periods, exposure to different weather conditions and ability to lift medium loads onto and from the car.

 

Working Conditions:

  • Working outside normal working hours
  • Sitting for long periods
  • Differing weather conditions
  • Long hours of travel
  • Salary and Benefits for the position are generous and attractive.

 

How to Apply:

The online applications should be accompanied by:

  • A copy of the National Identity Card (Front and Back).
  • A copy of the Driving Permit (Front and Back).
  • A copy of UACE (A Level Certificate).
  • A copy of defensive driving certificate (if applicable).

 

Click Here to Apply

 

NB: Management reserves the right to terminate applicants found with concealed or falsified information and academic credentials. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Deadline: 23rd September 2024 by 5:00pm

 

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Date Posted 2024-09-08T23:06
Valid Through 2024-09-23T17:00
Employment Type FULL_TIME
Hiring Organization Bank of Uganda
Job Location Kampala, Kampala, Kampala , 0256, Uganda

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