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Job Title:   Driver

Organisation: Nation Media Group (NMG)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Transport Officer

About US:

The Nation Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa with operations in print, broadcast and digital media, which attract and serve unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. As a brand, we are committed to generating and creating content that will inform, educate and entertain our consumers across the different platforms, keeping in mind the changing needs and trends in the industry.

Job Summary:   The Driver will transport staff, deliver newspapers and parcels to various destinations safely and securely within set deadlines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives staff/delivers newspapers and parcels to various destinations as assigned
• Keeps the vehicle in the cleanest and top mechanical condition.
• Monitors the distances covered, book the vehicle for service and ensures that it is serviced as required.
• Maintains a work book for each assignment and logs in the distances covered.
• Monitors the condition of the vehicle and reports defects for rectifying immediately.
• Fuels the vehicle, takes care of the tools and accessories.
• Checks the duty roster, routes and vehicles assigned.
• Sorts and loads parcels ensuring the first-in-last-out order for efficient drops en route
• Signs off the loading strip list and leaves for destination within set deadline.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold an O’ Level Certificate (Uganda Certificate of Education) or its equivalent.
• Professional: A valid driver’s license with at least 2 classes e.g. CM or DL
• Experience: At least 3-5 years working experience as a company driver.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Very good command of the English language.
• High drive for results and ability to work within deadlines.
• Very high personal standards
• Mechanical knowledge is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

If you believe that you are our ideal candidate, please submit your application, detailed CV and academic documents with a daytime telephone number as one PDF document, quoting the position you have applied for in the subject line to the HR Lead-NMGU, Africa Broadcasting (U) Limited, Kampala Serena Conference Center at ntvhr@ntv.co.ug

NB: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 15th April 2024

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