Driver New Job at Muni University in Kampala, Uganda

Job Description

Job Category:

Job Location:
Arua

Education Level:

Years Of Experience

Job Details

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Job reference: Muni. ADVERT MU/ADM/2.1/2023

JOB TITLE: DRIVER

Number of Posts: (1 Post)

Salary Scale: (M20)

Responsible to: HEAD OF ESTATES

Terms of employment: Permanent and subject to six (6) months’ Probation

Purpose of the Job:

To drive University staff, guests and/or any other assigned passengers and ensure general maintenance of motor vehicles.

Key Functions

• Drives assigned passengers and being on call all the times.

• Delivers messages, documents and letters as required.

• Liaises with Head of Estates on fuel allocation.

• Provides support to other University drivers.

• Performs defensive driving and ensures that passengers are protected at all times.

• Notifies the Administrative Assistant to renew vehicle licenses and insurances.

• Maintains a functional log book.

• Ensures that the vehicle is clean.

• Reports replacement of worn down vehicle parts to the Head of Estates.

• Checks the vehicle routinely; compiles service reports and ensures that the vehicle is serviced as scheduled.

Key Outputs

• Accident free driving record.

• Notification for renew of vehicle licenses and insurances filed.

• Functional log book maintained.

• Records of replacement of worn down vehicle parts maintained.

• Service reports compiled.

Eligibility Requirements

• Ugandan aged between18 years and 55years.

• Must have a National ID.

• Should have a minimum of O’ level certificate with at least pass in English.

• Should have a valid driving permit of Class B, C and D.

• Certificate in defensive driving.

• Should have driving experience of at least 5 years.

• Computer literacy is an added advantage.

• Time conscious and self-motivated.

• Should have Good customer care and public relations.

• Must be a person of High level of integrity.

Job Qualifications

Application Process
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill vacant positions at Muni University. Typed application letters should be submitted in triplicate to the Office of the University Secretary, Muni University, P. O. Box 725, Arua, or Kampala Liaison office in Makerere University Lincoln House A2 to be received not later than Monday, 27th March 2023 at 5:00pm.

The detailed job descriptions and the person specifications for the positions advertised can be viewed on the University web-site, www.muni.ac.ug

Mode of Application:

1. The application letter should bear the title of the post and the reference number specified against the vacancy.

2. Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their Academic Documents, Professional Certificates, appointment letters or Certificates of Service, National Identity Card and three recent passport size photographs, a typed and signed CV and any other relevant documents.

3. The application must include the applicant’s telephone contact, e-mail address and telephone numbers of three referees.

4. An applicant who shall not formally receive communication from the University on completion of the selection exercise should consider him/herself unsuccessful.