Driver Job Opportunities – Seed for Seeds (S4S) Uganda Ltd
Organization: Seed for Seeds (S4S) Uganda Ltd
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Business Manager
About US:
Seed for Seeds (S4S) Uganda Ltd is a legally registered company limited by guarantee. S4S (U) Ltd operates as a not-for-profit enterprise to produce and market basic seed on a cost recovery basis since this seed class is marginally profitable. The goal of S4S (U) Ltd is to increase food security of farmers through availing sufficient quantities of quality basic seed to guarantee availability of certified and Duality Declared Seed (QDS) of major food crops.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Driving motor vehicles (pick up and Tata truck} to transport staff clients and visitors to designated locations.
- Regularly cleaning and polishing the vehicle, changing tyres as well as making minor repairs or adjustments. Undertaking routine and preventive maintenance of motor vehicle by checking and topping up the level of fuel, oil, water, battery electrodes and tyre pressure before operating the vehicle.
- Maintaining accurate records of the motor vehicle‘s daily activity showing journey, mileage, fuel, oil and signature of authorising officer to account for all the journeys made.
- Performing miscellaneous errands such as collecting and delivering
- Performing miscellaneous errands such as collecting and delivering mail and other items as well as buying goods, supplies, consumer items, etc.
- Reporting motor vehicle accident to the traffic police and the officer in charge, obtaining police abstract report and completing insurance accident report form in conformance to traffic rules and regulations.
- Performing other tasks such as photocopying documents and assisting in seed production operations where applicable.
- Performing any other duties assigned to you from time to time by the designated supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate must hold an Ordinary level certificate and above with a valid driving license [class CH and above} and must have more than 5 years’ experience driving vehicles in a very busy environment (preferably in big agricultural projects}.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary/cultural team, good interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated defensive driving skills.
- Age: 25 – 35 years
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should submit their applications, addressed to the Chairman Board of Directors, Seed for Seeds Uganda Ltd, with the following attachments by email only to: seed4seeds@gmail.com
Please include:
- A letter of expression of interest indicating suitability for the position.
- Detailed curriculum vitae. Please do not attach copies of academic certificates and transcripts. These will be requested at the time of interviews.
- Only applications received by email shall be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Deadline: 16th December 2020 by 5:00pm