Reports to: Ware House and Logistic Officer

About US:

Yauga General Merchants limited (YGM) is a global Company with its head office in Kampala. With the aim of the Board of Directors and Management to employ qualified, innovative and energetic professionals and support staff to execute the mandate of the Company to take a lead role in developing large scale mechanised modern agriculture in Northern Uganda. As we look forward to Increased quality distribution of goods in the area and become a lead agency for Distribution in Uganda.

Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to perform tasks related to driving YGM vehicles entrusted to you in a safe and economical manner in conjunction with YGM policy and the traffic laws and regulations of Uganda in Arua Office

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Always ensure safety of passengers & luggage by observing speed limits, use of seat belts, proper communication and use of YGM travel guidelines.
• Maintain vehicles allocated in sound mechanical condition by washing and/or cleaning of vehicles and ensure that vehicles are fueled and serviced promptly
• Report any faults and/or breakdowns and accidents immediately and ensure First Aid Kits are complete and spare & tools are in allocated vehicle.
• Ensure that all vehicles have log sheets and pen to maintain accurate vehicle records to ensure that all trips, fuel fill-ups, time and mileage readings are recorded.
• Submit all vehicle log sheets as and when required and check vehicle on daily basis and submit check list report.
• Check on vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance and ensure that vehicle comprehensive and 3rd party insurance is valid, Inform Transport Controller 2 weeks in advance of renewals.
• Road test and certify all vehicles from the garages

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant should have at least O level Certificate with 3 Years Driving and Mechanical Experience.
• Certificates/Licenses: Class A, B, CM, and DM Driver’s License.
• Effective inter-personal skills and consensus-building., Demonstrated experience of integrity and
• Self-reliance and an ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment and demonstrated experience of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work in partnership with local communities and NGOs as appropriate and understanding of the geographical area of assignment.
• Fluency in oral and written English and local language.
• Service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs
• Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Very good negotiation and relationship management skills
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented