About US:
The Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. It is a multimedia business housing newspaper, magazines, internet publishing, television, radio broadcasting, commercial printing, advertising and distribution services. NVPPCL is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange, with an expected turnover of over UGX 60 billion (FY 2010/2011).
Job Summary: The Driver will be in charge of transporting staff and company products to assigned destinations and ensure the vehicles are kept in good working conditions.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Conduct daily transport operation duties as assigned to meet all movement demands of the department.
· Achieve all departmental vehicle demands in a cost effective manner and proper vehicle usage to ensure consistency and all transport requirements are met.
· Drive the company vehicle responsibly in respect to all pre-set traffic laws and regulations to avoid costly penalties.
· Ensure excellent communication on all transport and vehicle related issues to achieve proper coordination of needs and achieve all expectations as required.
· Ensure an excellent company image is maintained in the market through responsible driving habits.
· Ensure proper documentation of all movements that involve the company vehicle for easy follow up and monitoring by the Administrative officer so as to have priorities ranked effectively.
· Ensure the company vehicle has all the required documentation at all times as required by the rules and regulations i.e. log book, road license, insurance and parking license to achieve legality on the road and avoid penalties.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should preferably hold a Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E).
· A minimum of three years’ driving experience in a commercial environment.
· The applicant must possess a valid driving permit with at least 3 classes; B,CM, DL and DM.
· Basic knowledge of vehicle mechanism.
· Good knowledge of Uganda’s road network.
· Excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
· Self-drive and motivation to achieve the best results.
· Good appreciation of work practices, procedures and guidelines applicable to the organization.
· Proven ability to write, read and speak English fluently
How to Apply:
All those reeling to work in Uganda’s leading media house, The New Vision, should send applications to: Chief Human Resources Officer, The New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd. P.O. Box 9815, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 13th November 2017