Vacancy title:
Station Manager

Jobs at:
SGS

Deadline of this Job:
2nd June 2017 by 5.00 pm.

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 90,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,000 offices and laboratories around the world. SGS was appointed by the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) to implement the Mandatory Vehicle inspection Services (MVIS) programme involving the development, installation and operation of vehicle inspection centers on a national scale to improve road safety by assuring the road worthiness of vehicles in circulation in Uganda. We are looking to hire a suitably qualified Ugandan to fill the following position

Station Manager

Primary Responsibility: Responsible for the day to day management and supervision of assigned Vehicle inspection Station (VIS) operations to ensure that operations are run smoothly and according to SGS quality guidelines. The position also has the overall responsibility of ensuring integrity, excellent customer service delivery and application of the rules of procedure in the overall operations of the VIS.

Specific Responsibilities

•  Ensure that all VIS operations are carried out according to agreed procedures and in line with SGS quality standards
• Supervise and review the performance of all VIS staff to ensure quality of the VIS operations
• Uphold safety, health, environment and quality requirements and standards and ensure system equipment integrity
•  Work in collaboration with maintenance manager to ensure that all VES maintenance activities are carried out per schedule
• Maintain full records of both technical and administrative work at VIS and report to Operations Manager on the same; prepare monthly management report on VIS operations.
•  Ensure new procedures and processes to be introduced as part of VIS operations are effectively and clearly 
• Mentor and train VIS staff and manage the team to ensure the best is derived from them at all times;
•  Develop and maintain partnerships with the local authorities, partners and the general within the VIS area of operation and report to management on any issues arising
• Responsible for preparing annual budget for the station and working within the approved budget.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•  Higher National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Automotive)
•  Minimum 4 years’ experience in a similar role, with experience in supervision of staff
• Engineers Registration Board Membership required Ability to manage, coordinate and lead a team towards a common goal.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management, third-party providers, clients, internal & external customers.
•  Ability to work autonomously and to plan/coordinate several activities simultaneously Technical knowledge and experience in related field

Job application procedure
For more job details and how to apply, please follow the link below: http://www.aikanhr.com/careers/sgs
Kindly include your current and expected salary, daytime contacts, detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates in your application.
Deadline: 2nd June 2017 by 5.00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.