Transport Officer Job Opportunities – Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC)

Job Title:       Transport
Officer
Organization: Uganda
Refinery Holding Company (URHC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to:
Manager Logistics
About US:
The Uganda Refinery
Holding Company (URHC) is a Private Limited Liability Company incorporated
under the Companies Act (2012). It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Uganda
National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd. The purpose of the URHC is to hold, on behalf
of UNOC, interest in the refinery project planned to be developed in Kabaale,
Hoima District and its associated infrastructure. URHC has also been given the
mandate to develop, operationalize and manage the 29.57 km2 Kabaale petro-based
Industrial Park (KIP).
Job Summary:  The Transport Officer will be responsible for
overseeing UNOC        fleet, dispatching
of Drivers, monitoring vehicle  movement,
ensuring timely and proper maintenance and repairs, tracking fuel usage and
consumption rates.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Plan, organise and coordinate vehicle movements through proper
    supervision of all Drivers
  • Develop and implement guidelines and procedures for fleet management
    at the Company
  • Maintain proper inventory of all components of vehicles, and ensure
    they are maintained and checked frequently
  • Keenly track repairs and costs as part of monitoring and overseeing
    the repair processes
  • Prepare requisitions for servicing, repair and maintenance at the
    appropriate garages
  • The incumbent will assess and analyze the quotations submitted by
    Garages inclusive service, repairs, battery, seat cover and tyre
    replacement among others to determine value for money
  • The Transport Officer will propose improvements in the existing
    transport processes, systems and tools.
  • Track vehicle and fuel usage and consumption rates; ensure that
    potential problems or fuel misuse is raised to management.
  • Track vehicle registration and insurance and liaise with procurement
    to ensure these are always renewed in a timely manner.
  • Check and analyse UNOC vehicle logs information weekly, make
    corrections where necessary and sign off in each log to verify that this
    has been done.
  • Periodically collect vehicle logs from the field and review them for
    accuracy and follow up on field transport operations.
  • Collect daily and weekly vehicle checklists, verify their accuracy,
    and work with drivers to correct any problems.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • The applicant must hold an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical
    Engineering or Automobile engineering from a recognized
    University/Institution.
  • A Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Automobile engineering
    from a recognized University/Institution will be an added advantage.
  • At least three years of experience in motor vehicle transport
    operations and management in a reputable Institution
  • Demonstrated ability to assess potential mechanical problems and
    advise on preventive maintenance and repair procedures
  • Possess a valid driving license.
  • Ability to provide leadership to transport and mechanical staff
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills



How to Apply:
All candidates
should complete and sign Application Forms, download
here
, together with certified copies of academic certificates should be
addressed and submitted in TRIPLICATE to the address below. Applications
delivered through courier or post office will also be received. Applications
must include a cover letter, application form and supporting documents. While
we thank you for your interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
General Manager,
Uganda Refinery
Holding Company Ltd,
Plot 15 Yusuf Lule
Road
P.O. Box
36316Kampala,
Deadline: 14th December 2018
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