Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 19, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities. UWA was established in 1996 and is managed in accordance with the Wildlife Act Cap 200.
The Mission of UWA is: “To conserve, economically develop and sustainably manage the wildlife and protected areas of Uganda in partnership with neighboring communities and other stakeholders for the benefit of the people of Uganda and the global community.
UWA, an equal opportunity employer wishes to recruit a high caliber, self-motivated and result oriented Ugandan nationals to fill the Position below.

JOB TITLE: MACHINE OPERATOR
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
SALARY SCALE: UWA 09
DUTY STATION: FIELD BASED
REPORTS TO: WARDEN ENGINEERINING
SUPERVISES: SPANNER BOY
VACANCIES: THREE (03)
AGE LIMIT: NOT ABOVE 45 YEARS
CONTRACT DURATION: FOUR (4) YEARS RENEWABLE

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Operate equipment in safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life. .

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operating heavy-duty machines such as wheel loaders, bull dozers, folk lifts and graders in safe and efficient way.
• Maintaining machine logbook and movement records according to regulations.
• Undertaking minor service and repair of plants / machines.
• Ensures compliance with the national road safety and traffic regulations while on duty.
• Making regular checks of plants/machines to ensure cleanliness and serviceability
• Ensure safety and secure parking of equipment
• Performing any other official related duties assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Relevant craft certificate or UCE with relevant experience.
• Should posesses driving permit of either class G or H.

COMPETENCES:
• Proven ability to operate heavy duty equipments
• Planning, organising and coordinating
• Communication
• Ethics and integrity
• Concern for quality and standards
• Accountability
• Time management

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: High School

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Job application procedure
Suitable candidates should send their application with a detailed Curriculum Vitae bearing contacts of three (3) competent referees, a daytime telephone contact, copies of academic documents and relevant appointment
letters to the address below:
The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road Kamwokya
P.0. Box 3530, Kampala Uganda
Hand deliver to the Conservation Area nearest to you i.e. Headquarters, Lake Mburo (Minekye), Kidepo Valley (Geremech), Murchison Falls (Mubako), Kibale(lsunga), Queen Elizabeth(Katunguru), Mt. Elgon(Mbale) and Bwindi Mgahinga(Buhoma).

All applications should reach the address above by 26th March 2021 at 5.00 pm.
The Job Advert can be accessed from the UWA website below;
http://www.ugandawildlife.org  and UWA notice boards.
NOTE:
Applicants are required to attach valid driving permits and copies of the required academic documents only i.e, (Certificates and Transcripts including O and A level).
Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not less than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.

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