Driver Job Opportunities – Dairy Development Authority (DDA)
Organisation: Dairy Development Authority (DDA)
Reports to: Senior Administrative Officer
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Dairy Development Authority is a semi-Autonomous Agency under Ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry and Fisheries (MAAIE). Dairy Development Authority was established under the Dairy Industry Act of 1998. Dairy Development Authority’s Mission is “To provide dairy development and regulatory services that will ensure increased production and consumption of milk, sustainable and profitable dairy industry sector that contribute to economic development and improved nutritional standards in Uganda.”
Job Summary: The driver is responsible for operating the DDA’s Motor vehicles.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Keep assigned vehicle free from damage and in acceptable condition.
- Maintain assigned vehicle clean inside and outside.
- Fuel the assigned vehicle.
- Ensure that the vehicle is in proper and safe condition prior to use, and accept responsibility to report any damage or mechanical malfunctions that exist.
- Perform simple vehicle maintenance (taking vehicle for inspections, filling tyres with air etc.)
- Responsible for proper use and maintenance of keys.
- Keep driving records (i.e. Mileage, fuel receipts).
- Work extra/overtime hours as needed according to the workload.
- Maintain an excellent driving record
- Operate vehicles and equipment safely and responsibly, as assigned.
- Complete all other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Uganda Advanced certificate of education.
- A valid Driving permit.
- A Defensive Driving certificate is a must.
- A Certificate in basic Motor Vehicle Mechanics is an Added advantage.
- Experience of not less than five (5) years.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants who meet the specified job requirements should submit their application forms, up to date curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic credentials to the address below, addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Dairy Development Authority (DDA),
Plot 1, Kafu Rd. Kampala,
- O. Box 34006, Kampala, Uganda
E-mail to: info@dda.or.ug (For those sending the applications online, please merger all your document into one fine, not exceeding 3MBs)
Deadline: 6th December 2019
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interviews.
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