Principal Assistant Engineering Officer – Kampala – Ministry of Works and Transport

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:
Guiding government departments on specifications for vehicles and machinery for procurement and assist in evaluation of bids;
Inspecting and assess the private garages/workshops that repair government vehicles, equipment, etc;
Testing and evaluate new models of vehicles for government use;
Supporting transport officers of government departments in coming out with an impeccable system through which their vehicles/equipments would be repaired/maintained in the private garages/workshops;
Inspecting and evaluate vehicles and machinery for procurement by government;
Carrying out competence test for drivers of government vehicles;
Inspecting and evaluate vehicles and machinery for the public for tax assessment or arbitration purposes;
Inspecting and analyse newly fabricated motorable/towable road units for safety and conformity to standards for onward registration and usage;
In charge of evaluating vehicles/equipment for compensation purposes;
Responsible for supervision and ensuring correct techniques of executing the works;
Ensuring occupational safety and health regulations are observed;
The incumbent will support the Principal Executive Engineer 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 Ordinary Technical Diploma and a Higher Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University or Institution;
A minimum of six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of a Senior Assistant Engineering Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable Organisation.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Concern for quality and standards
Working knowledge of procurement, disposal and contract management with a policy management strategic thinking and computer skills.
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

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