Job Title: Driver – 3 Positions
Organisation: Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
About Organisation:
Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), is a state Corporation established by the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation Act (Cap.330 of the Laws of the Republic of Uganda). The Corporation is mandated to provide security and commercial printing and publishing services to the Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies and to private individuals and organizations.
Job Summary: To provide safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services to staff, visitors, and goods, while ensuring proper maintenance and care of the assigned vehicle to support the operations of the Corporation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Drive vehicles for official duty and assignments
- Deliver mails, finished products, raw materials, and other consignments as directed by the supervisor and ensure proper documentation of the same in accordance with corporation policy.
- Carry out basic maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle
- Report major technical/mechanical faults to the supervising officer
- Check and ensure that all damaged parts that have been reported are replaced when vehicles are repaired or serviced.
- Maintain records regarding the vehicles as instructed, including but not limited to recording motor vehicle mileage and fuel consumption in the vehicle logbook on a daily basis.
- Ensure safety of the assigned vehicle while on duty
- Carry out routine checks on the vehicle.
- Monitor the period between servicing and ensure that the vehicle is serviced when due.
- Ensure timely renewal of insurance policy
- Fill the required information in the logbook before any movement is done and submit it to the supervisor for approval.
- Report all accidents minor or major, to the supervisor and Head of Department.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of A-Level Certificate;
- Valid Driving Permit with relevant classes i.e. D and E
- At least three (3) years of experience in a reputable organization.
Skills and Competences
- Good knowledge of traffic laws and road safety regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- High level of integrity, reliability, flexibility and time management.
- Safe and defensive driving skills.
- Customer care and interpersonal relations.
- Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.
- High sense of responsibility and confidentiality.
- Certificate in Defensive Driving, First Aid and Mechanical training is an added advantage
How to Apply:
Interested persons who meet the required specifications are advised:
- To apply to The Managing Director, Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC), P.O. Box 33 Entebbe, Uganda.
- To mark the envelope with the job applied for in CAPITAL LETTERS, enclose a CV, academic transcripts and certified certificates, Postal, Telephone and Email address for both applicant and three professional referees to reach not later than September 29, 2025 by 5.00pm.
- Those who prefer to apply online should send their application to [email protected]
- Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Deadline: 29th September 2025
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Level of Education: High School
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36