About US:
The Public Service Commission was established under the provisions of Article 165(1) of the 1995 Constitution. The Public Service Commission has a mission “To provide Government with employees of the right caliber, in right numbers, placed in the right jobs at the right time.”
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
In charge of guiding government departments on specifications for vehicles and machinery for procurement and assist in evaluation of bids;
Responsible for testing and evaluating new models of vehicles for government use;
In charge of inspecting and assessing the condition of government vehicles/equipment as requested
Inspecting and assessing the private garages/workshops that repair government vehicles, equipment, etc.;
Assisting transport officers of government departments in coming out with an impeccable system through which their vehicles/equipment would be repaired/maintained in the private garages/workshops;
In charge of inspecting and evaluating vehicles and machinery for procurement by government;
Managing and maintaining government vehicle registry that covers both the central and local governments;
Updating the government vehicle registry and generate status reports on government fleets;
Carrying out competence test for drivers of government vehicles;
In charge of inspecting and evaluating vehicles and machinery for the public for tax assessment or arbitration purposes;
Ensuring safe custody of both new and deregistered vehicle number plates;
Responsible for inspecting and analyzing newly fabricated motorable/towable road units for safety and conformity to standards for onward registration and usage;
Supervising and ensuring occupational safety and health regulations are observed;
Assisting in generating the sub-division reports;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering or any related field from a recognized University /Institution; Possession of a Post Graduate qualification in Civil Engineering will be an added advantage;
The applicant must preferably hold valid registration as a Civil Engineer with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB)
A minimum of three (3) years’ working experience as Engineer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organization.
Age: Above 25 years
Personal Competencies: Public Sector Management, Results orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, ability to adapt to multi-cultural setting, innovation concern for quality, standards technical, Interpersonal skills, ability to coach subordinates and report writing skills, Strategic thinking, negotiation skills, team building, conflict management, policy development, change management, Research and report writing project management and technical skills.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are encouraged to fill in applications in triplicate and submit them to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 7080, Kampala, Uganda. The Application and Summary Forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd Floor, Farmers House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices, or can be downloaded from the PSC website, download here. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
Application forms should bear the title of the post followed by the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. The appropriate Advert Title e.g. “PSC External Advert. No. 1/2016” should be indicated in capital letters on the top of each first page of the Public Service Form No. 3 (2008). Applicants should attach three sets of photocopies of their certificates and testimonials. Applicants subsequently shortlisted for oral interviews shall be required to present certified copies and originals of their academic transcripts and certificates at the time of sitting the Oral Interviews and their names will be shown on the PSC website and on the PSC noticeboard.
Applicants should attach three (3) recent certified passport size photographs and should apply for a maximum of only two (2) posts clearly indicating the first and second choice on the application.
Deadline: 15th April, 2016