Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA) is hiring Drivers (8) to drive and maintain assigned vehicle in accordance with prevailing Government policies, regulations and guidelines

REFERENCE No: UFZEPA/EXT/2024/25/ADM -1

Job Title: Driver

Salary Scale: UFZEPA – 8

Reports to:  Administrative Officer

Terms:  Three (3) Year Contract  (Renewable upon satisfactory   performance)

 

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

1. Carrying out daily vehicle maintenance checks and generate reports in line with the administrative guidelines and Authority’s policy;


2. Driving the vehicle for official duty and assignments;


3. Maintaining an updated record of vehicle movement logbook, insurance, license, service card in line with UFZEPA administrative policies & procedures;


4. Reporting technical/Mechanical faults to the supervising officer/Transport officer; and


5. Maintain cleanliness and safety of the assigned vehicle.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

(a) Academic Qualifications

i. A Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education or its equivalent

ii. Valid driving permit

(b) Work Experience Nil

(c) Required Competencies

(i) Technical

▪ Responsible driving

▪ Demonstrated competencies in vehicle Driving

▪ Basic Motor vehicle maintenance

▪ Records and Information Management

▪ Abide with Traffic rules, regulations and guidelines

(ii) Behavioral

▪ Communicating effectively

▪ Team work

▪ problem solving

▪ Ethics and integrity

▪ Results orientation

▪ Time Management

How to Apply

Application Guidelines

Interested candidates who fully meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications comprising the following:

• A comprehensive curriculum vitae with daytime contact details.


• Three (3) referees with their contact addresses.


• Recommendation letters from Heads of their former employers (Rationalised Government Institutions).


• Copies of relevant academic testimonials and certificates, including:
  1. O and A Level Certificates
  2. Bachelor’s Degree and Postgraduate Academic Qualifications
  3. Transcripts and Professional Certifications


• Copies of letters of appointment, confirmations (if any), and promotion letters.

Please note the following important instructions:

• All application documents must be compiled into one PDF file, clearly labelled with the applicant’s full name.


• Submit your application only by email to:  recruitment@ufzepa.go.ug


• The closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 6th June 2025 at 5:00 p.m.


• Only emailed applications will be considered.


• Former staff of RAPEX-affected agencies who have since been absorbed into the Public Service are not eligible to apply.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Director
Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA)
6th Floor, Communications House
Plot 1 Colville Street
Kampala