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Job Title:  Train/Desk Controller (4Fresher  Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is a body corporate established under an Act of Parliament to construct, operate and maintain railway, marine and road services both inside and outside Uganda for the carriage of passengers and goods. As a result of privatisation of operations, the mandate of URC changed from that of an operator to that of asset holder, concession monitor and advisor on railway technical matters.

Job Summary:   Train Controller is responsible for efficient and effective supervision and giving orders on trains working and movement at stations in line with URC Operating Procedures, reporting to the Supervisor Command and Control Officer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and give orders on trains working and movement at stations
• Recording train timings on train charts
• Receiving and reporting incidents and accidents to departmental officers concerned and keep records
• Arranging and organizing of clearance of accidents/incidents etc
• Update trains in the system visa vie the charts
• Coordinate with other control office in sister networks for smooth movement of assets
• Plans and implements safe trains movement and to the most economic benefit of the organization
• Coordinate train movement on the URC network, linking the movement to that on adjacent networks to achieve the most optimum assets utilization and service delivery possible
• Plans and monitors the movement of vessels plying the major ports of call on Lake
• Coordinates and follows up activities with other operating departments in case of incidents/accidents on line or otherwise for quick restoration and recovery
• Monitors the stock levels of all resources i.e. wagons, locos, fuel and operating staff across the entire network
• Monitors trains movement’s quality and ensures that delays at stations, sections and at Depots are minimized
• Ensures that all safe train movement requirements are in place i.e. along the line, station yards, locos, wagons etc. and reports to the relevant section/ department accordingly
• Passes on instructions, disseminates information as may be required by the Head of Operations
• Coordinates with other control officers in the sister network for smooth running of trains and assets.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the entire supervisory team

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Must have a minimum of a Diploma in Business or Business related, or ICT.

Experience and Competencies

• Excellent communication, problem solving, analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office and operational software.
• Exposure to signaling systems is an added advantage

How to Apply:

All qualified candidates should submit their applications together with their certified copies of relevant academic certificates, curriculum vitae, copies of valid Ugandan National Identity card, list of three (3) referees (on character and professional experience) with their names; details of contact numbers, physical addresses, and email addresses in hard or soft copies to the addresses below;

The Managing Director, Uganda Railways Corporation, Plot 57 Nasser Rd, Kampala.

Email: info@urc.go.ug

Deadline: 15th November 2024 16: 00 Hours

Note

• Uganda Railways Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and gender equality.
• Any canvassing or interference with the selection process by any candidate or a third party connected/affiliated with the applicant will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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