Driver Job Vacancies – Sun Guru Ltd
Organisation: Sun Guru Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Sun Guru Ltd is a Kampala-based renewable energy start-up, together with its international partners, INTEGRATION environment & energy, Envidatec GmbH and the Renewables Academy (RENAC), is currently establishing an effective office to support the implementation of an exciting Skills Development programme on behalf of the GIZ PREEEP programme and the Ministry of Energy and Minerals Development (MEMD). The 3-year programme which has already been approved commences on 01 December 2019.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure daily maintenance checks of the vehicle
- Ensure vehicle is in sound condition for safe driving before setting off
- Maintain and develop schedules together with the office secretary, to ensure efficient trips and timely pick-up of passengers or goods
- Ensure all materials and equipment in the vehicle are properly safeguarded
- Ensure safety regulations i.e. wearing of seat belts, are adhered to by you and passengers at all times
- Ensure entrusted vehicle is taken to the approved garage when it is due for service
- Maintain the vehicle assigned to you in a clean and immaculate condition
- At all times, obey speed limits, highway code and all laws pertaining to road use
- Deliver materials and documents while ensuring that all receipts and delivery notes / invoices are duly signed and returned
- Maintain a vehicle log-book and ensure that all trips are duly recorded and signed
- Convey monthly vehicle status to the FAA or Secretary
- Ensure proper and safe parking of the vehicle
- Report mechanical malfunctions, accidents or thefts, immediately to the FAA or Secretary and whenever needed to the police
- Carry out any other official duties and errands, as assigned by the Secretary or FAA
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold an Advanced Level Certificate of Education with a credit in English at O Level
- Confident communication skills in English
- A certificate in automobile mechanics is an added advantage
- A certificate in defensive driving from an established driving school/firm is an added advantage
- Seven years of driving experience (including long-distance), with clean driving record of not less than 3 years
- Prior experience of working in the context of international projects e.g. with an INGO
- Possession of two or more classes of driving permit is preferred; DL, CM and CH classes are preferred
- Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources
- Family-base in both Kampala and/or Gulu, Arua or Moyo an advantage
- Ability to speak Luo, Madi or Alur an advantage
How to Apply:
All candidates should Email the following items to this email address: skillsdevelopmentprogramme@gmail.com
Your job application should include the following items, which should be sent as one complete email with attachments in either Word.doc, JPEG or PDF formats:
- A complete and legible CV, outlining your relevant work history
- A motivation letter, outlining why you would like to work with Sun Guru and your expected gross monthly salary
- Copies of your driving license and any other additional driving-qualifications
- A list of 3 referees who agree to be contacted for a background check
Deadline: 6th December 2019 by 12:00 Noon