Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Office of The Auditor General is hiring Drivers (6) to undertake chauffeur functions by transporting the OAG staff, OAG guests and goods safely as requested by the Supervisors and maintain vehicles in good working condition.

Responsibilities or duties

1. Transport Staff and OAG Guests, Collect and Deliver Documents, Parcels to Various Destinations

• Transport staff and guests as approved by Supervisor to and from approved destinations.
• Collect and make deliveries of documents and goods as instructed by the Supervisor and maintain records.

2. Comply with Road Rules and Regulations

• Maintain valid driving license, insurance policies and registration and comply with all traffic and road safety rules and regulations.
• Comply with the Office of the Auditor General driver’s guidelines and communicate with relevant Officers for any related issues.
• Ensure the safety of passengers by verifying working conditions of the vehicles.

3. Log Movements and Expenses

• Maintain the vehicle logbook and trip lists, fuel vouchers fully updated and accounted for.
• Regularly and accurately record and log all movements of the vehicle as per the Office of the Auditor General policies and guidelines.

4. Timely and Detailed Reporting

• Report mechanical malfunction incidents to the Supervisor and provide vehicle accident reports as and when required.
• File administrative forms such as delivery notes for accountability purposes.
• Keep proper records of fuel consumption.

5. Service Vehicle Maintenance Management

• Identify, report minor repairs and arrange regular maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Keep track of the general maintenance schedule, including tyre condition and report maintenance needs to the Supervisor.
• Carry out visual checks of all vehicle liquids and body panels for efficient functionality.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Uganda Certificate of Education with at least a Credit in English Language.
• Valid Driving Licence – At least Class B and DL
• Competency Driving Certificate from Ministry of Works
• Basic Mechanics Certificate is an added advantage.

Experience needed

Three (3) years of driving experience in the public sector or a reputable organisation.

• Transport staff and guests as approved by Supervisor to and from approved destinations.
• Collect and make deliveries of documents and goods as instructed by the Supervisor and maintain records.
• Maintain valid driving license, insurance policies and registration and comply with all traffic and road safety rules and regulations.
• Comply with the Office of the Auditor General driver’s guidelines and communicate with relevant Officers for any related issues.
• Ensure the safety of passengers by verifying working conditions of the vehicles.
• Maintain the vehicle logbook and trip lists, fuel vouchers fully updated and accounted for.
• Regularly and accurately record and log all movements of the vehicle as per the Office of the Auditor General policies and guidelines.
• Report mechanical malfunction incidents to the Supervisor and provide vehicle accident reports as and when required.
• File administrative forms such as delivery notes for accountability purposes.
• Keep proper records of fuel consumption.
• Identify, report minor repairs and arrange regular maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle.
• Keep track of the general maintenance schedule, including tyre condition and report maintenance needs to the Supervisor.
• Carry out visual checks of all vehicle liquids and body panels for efficient functionality.

• English Language skills
• Report writing
• Digital Literacy skills
• Effective Communication skills
• Quality control
• Basic Mechanics
• First Aid
• Defensive driving
• Health and Safety

• Uganda Certificate of Education with at least a Credit in English Language.
• Valid Driving Licence – At least Class B and DL
• Competency Driving Certificate from Ministry of Works
• Basic Mechanics Certificate is an added advantage.