Ministry of Works & Transport - 50 Jobs possitions

Job Title: Director Of Transport (1 Vacancy)-REF: HRM 59/70/01 Vol. VI [Re-advertised]
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U1SE-Age: 35 Years and Above
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Economics or Statistics plus a Masters Degree in Transportation/Traffic Studies from a recognized University/ Institution.
·         Registration with a Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport will be an added advantage. OR  An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Marine or High Way or Aeronautical Engineering plus a Masters Degree in Transportation/Traffic Studies.

·         He or she must be registered with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board.
·         Registration with or Membership of the Chartered Institute of Logistics or Transport will be an added advantage.OR
·         Associate Member of the chartered Institute of Logistics or Transport with full Membership in the chapters or scopes of technology or operations of finance or management or planning and economics plus a Masters Degree or Diploma in one of the scopes.
·         Applicants should have at least twelve (12) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Assistant Commissioner and above in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
·         Applicants should have well developed inter-personal skills, communication, concerns for quality and standards, information and communication technology, planning and organizing, policy management, innovativeness, project management and strategic thinking.

Job Title: Commissioner/Mechanical Services Engineering (1 Vacancy) [Re-Advertised]
REF: HRM 59/70/01 VOL. V1
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U1SE
Age: 35 Years and Above

Qualifications, skills & experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
·         He/she should be a registered Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB). Applicants should have at least ten [10] years relevant working experience, three [3] of which should have been gained at the level of Assistant Commissioner (Mechanical) in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
·         He/she should have demonstrated abilities, initiative and competencies in interpersonal and communication skills; concern for quality and standards and knowledge of procurement, disposal and contract management and with a policy management and computer literate.

Job Title: Assistant Commissioner/Quantity Surveying (1 Vacancy) [Re-Advertised]
Ref: HRM 59/70/01 VOL. IV
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U1E
Age: 30 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Quantity Surveying or Building Economics plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in a related field from a recognized University/Institution.
·         Applicants should be registered with Surveyors Registration Board and Membership to a relevant Professional Association.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of nine [9] years working experience in active Quality Surveying practice, three [3] of which should have been gained at the level of Principal Surveyor in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
·         He/she should have knowledge of project management, good interpersonal skills and should be computer literate.

Job Title: Commissioner /Roads and Bridges (1 Vacancy)
Ref: HRM 59/70/01 Vol. VI [Re-advertised]
Salary: Uganda Government Scale UISE
Age: 35Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering or Management from a recognized University/Institution.
·         He/she should be a registered Engineer with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB). Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Assistant Commissioner in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

Job Title: Principal Engineer (Civil) (4 Vacancies)
REF: HRM 59/70/01 Vol. 12 [Re-advertised]
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U2
Age: 28 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering or Management from a recognized University/Institution.
·         He/she should be a registered Engineer with Engineers Registration Board (ERB). Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of a Senior Engineer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

Job Title: Principal Architect (1 Vacancy)
REF: HRM 59/70/02 Vol. 12 [Re-advertised]
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U2
Age: 28 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture from a recognized University/Institution. Possession of a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in a related field from a recognized University/Institution shall be an added advantage.
·         Applicants should be registered with the Uganda Architects Registration Board.
·         He/she should have the following Key Competencies; change management, problem solving/decision making, strategic thinking, policy management and leadership

Job Title: Principal Executive Engineer [Mechanical] (3 Vacancies)
REF: HRM 59/70/01 Vol. 12 [Re-advertised]
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U2
Age: 28 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus a minimum of a Postgraduate Diploma or its equivalent in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university or institution.
·         He/she should be a registered Engineer with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB).
·         Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of a Senior Engineer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
·         Applicants should have good interpersonal and communication skills and must be computer literate.
·         He/she must have a concern for quality and standards and knowledge of procurement, disposal and contract management and with a policy management strategic thinking.

Job Title: Principal Planner/Building [Readvertised]
REF: HRM 59/70/02 VOL. 12 (1 VACANCY)
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U2
Age: 28 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in a related field from a recognized University/ Institution.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Senior Planner/Building in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
·         Applicants should be registered Engineers with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (UERB).
·         Applicants should have practical experience in planning, designing and implementation of engineering works especially in Building.

Job Title: Principal Inspector Of Vehicles/ Road And Pipeline Regulation (1 Vacancy)
REF: HRM 59/70/02 VOL. 12 [Re-advertised]
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U2
Age: 28 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Transport Management from a recognized University/Institution.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of six [6] years working experience, three [3] of which should have been gained at the level of Senior Inspector of Vehicles/Road and Pipeline Regulation in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
·         Applicants should be registered Engineers with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
·         Applicants should have adequate knowledge of motor vehicle inspection laws and regulations as well as developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Job Title: Principal Safety Officer/National Road Safety Council (1 Vacancy)
REF: HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U2
Age: 28 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in either Arts or Education or Social Sciences or Business Administration (Management Option) or Law or Engineering plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration or Highway Engineering or Transport Management or Environmental Safety or any other in the field of road safety management from a recognized University/ Institution.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience in Surface Transport Safety Management, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Senior Officer level in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience in the field of road safety management from a reputable organization.
·         He/she should have well developed interpersonal, public relations, teaching, coaching and mentoring skills.

Job Title: Principal Staff Surveyor/Surveying (1 Vacancy)
REF: HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U2
Age: 28 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Land or Engineering Surveying from a recognized University/Institution.
·         He/she should be registered with Uganda Surveyors Registration Board.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Senior Staff Surveyor/Surveying in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience in the field of road safety management from a reputable organization.
·         He/she should be computer literate.

Job Title: Principal Planner-Transport (1 Vacancy)
REF: HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U2
Age: 28 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in either Transport Management or Transport Planning from a recognized University/Institution.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Senior Planner/Transport in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience in the field of road safety management from a reputable organization.
·         He/she should have adequate knowledge of international conventions, protocols, national policies, laws and regulations relating to the transport sector.

Job Title: Principal Airtransport Officer/Air Transport Regulation Division (1 Vacancy)
REF: HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U2
Age: 28 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Law or Sciences or Business Administration or equivalent in aviation plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the above fields from a recognized University/Institution.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience in the field of Civil Aviation, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of Senior Officer in
·         Government or equivalent level of relevant experience in the field of road safety management from a reputable organization.
·         He/she should be computer literate.

Job Title: Principal Assistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical) (8 Vacancies)
REF: HRM 59/70/01 Vol. 12
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U3
Age: 28 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Ordinary Technical Diploma and a Higher Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized University/Institution.
·         He/she should have a concern for quality and standards and knowledge of procurement, disposal and contract management with a policy management strategic thinking and must be computer literate.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been gained at the level of a Senior Assistant Engineering Officer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

Job Title: Senior Staff Surveyor/Surveying (2 Vacancies)
REF: HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U3
Age: 25 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Land Surveying from a recognized University/ Institution.
·         Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in Land Surveying will be an added advantage.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years post registration relevant working experience devoted to modern survey principles, methods, techniques and instruments related to land survey, construction surveys, and public works projects, principles, practices, rules and regulations governing land surveying and mapping, in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience in the field of road safety management from a reputable organization.
·         He/she should be computer literate.

Job Title: Senior Planner-Transport (1 Vacancy)
REF: HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U3
Age: 25 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized University/ Institution.
·         Possession of a Post Graduate Diploma in either Transport Management or Transport Planning from a recognized University/Institution will be an added advantage.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience gained at the level of Planner/Transport in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience in the field of road safety management from a reputable organization.
·         He/she should have adequate knowledge of international conventions, protocols, national policies, laws and regulations relating to the transport sector.

Job Title: Senior Safety Officer/National Road Safety Council (1 Vacancy)
REF: HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U3
Age: 25 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s  Degree in either Arts or Social Sciences or Law from a recognized University/Institution.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience gained at the level of Safety Officer in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience in the field of road safety management from a reputable organization.
·         He/she should have well developed interpersonal, public relations, teaching, coaching and mentoring skills.

Job Title: Senior Licensing Officer/ Transport Licensing Board (1 Vacancy)
REF: HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U3
Age: 25 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Business Administration or Social Sciences or Arts from a recognized University/Institution.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience gained at the level of Safety Officer or a related field in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience in the field of road safety management from a reputable organization.
·         He/she should have well developed interpersonal, administration and communication skills and with a knowledge of computer applications.

Job Title: Clerk Of Works (1 Vacancy)
REF: HRM 147/286/02 VOL.XIII
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U4
Age: 21 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Quantity Surveying or Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized University/ Institution.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of three (3) years working experience in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable an organization/ firm dealing with housing / building consultancy and or construction services as a works supervisor/ Clerk of Works is necessary.

Job Title:  Planner – Transport (2 Vacancies)
REF: HRM 147/286/02 VOL.XIII
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U4
Age: 21 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants must be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized University/Institution.
·         Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in either Transport Management or Transport Planning will be an added advantage.

Job Title:  Air Transport Officer (1 Vacancy)
Air Transport Regulation Division
REF : HRM 147/286/02 VOL.XIII
Salary: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SALARY SCALE U4
Age: 21 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants must be Ugandans holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Law or Economics or Arts or Social Sciences or Business Administration or equivalent qualification in Aviation from a recognized University/Institution.
·         Possession of a Postgraduate Diploma in a related field is an added advantage

Job Title:  Economist/Statistician [Transport Services & Infrastructure] (1 Vacancy)
REF : HRM 147/286/01 VOL. XIII
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U4
Age: 28 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized University/ Institution.

Job Title:  Laboratory Technician (4 Vacancies)
REF : HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U5
Age: 22 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Diploma in Science Technology (Chemistry/Biochemistry) or a Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering with a certificate in Civil Engineering Materials testing or Laboratory Assistants holding certificates in Laboratory Science Technology plus LATEP certificate Materials Laboratory from a recognized University/Institution.
·         Applicants should have a minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience in the related field in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization.

Job Title:  Senior Surveying Assistant (1 Vacancy)
REF : HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U6
Age: 22 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Diploma in Land Surveying/Cartography or Aerial Surveying from a recognized University/Institution.
·         Applicants should have at least three (3) years relevant working experience gained at the level of Surveying Assistant or related field in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization.

Job Title:  Laboratory Assistant Grade 1 (Material Testing And Research) (14 Vacancies)
REF: HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U6
Age: 20Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Ordinary Diploma in Laboratory Science Technology or Science Laboratory Technician certificate or equivalent qualifications from a reputable organization.
·         Applicants should have at least two (2) years practical working experience gained in laboratory work in Government or equivalent level of relevant experience from a reputable organization.
·         Knowledge of computer applications will be an added advantage.

Job Title:  Laboratory Assistant Grade 11 (Material Testing And Research) (11 Vacancies)
REF: HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U7
Age: 18 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Uganda Certificate of Education or Laboratory Technicians certificate or equivalent qualifications or some secondary education.
·         Knowledge of computer applications will be an added advantage.

Job Title:  Surveying Assistant/ Surveying (1 Vacancy)
REF: HRM 59/70/02
Salary: Uganda Government Scale U7
Age: 22 Years and Above

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
·         Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Diploma in Land Surveying or Cartography or Aerial Surveying from a recognized University/Institution.
Experience of two (2) years will be an added advantage.

How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill the vacant posts currently available in the various Ministries/Departments as specified below:
Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No. 3 (2008) to the Secretary, Public Service Commission, P. O. Box 7080, Kampala to be received not later than Friday 18th January 2013.

The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Offices, 2nd Floor, Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. Hand written applications are also acceptable.
The details of the advertisement including but not limited to the duties of each post and reporting hierarchy as well as the application forms can be accessed from the Public Service Commission Website www.psc.go.ug

Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the Reference Number specified against the vacancy. Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two (2) Posts.

Applicants should attach three (3) sets of certified photocopies of their academic certificates and testimonials, plus three (3) recent certified passport size photographs.

Those already in Government Service should route their applications through their Heads of Department who should be informed of the closing date to avoid delay. Serving officers may submit an advance copy of the applications directly to the Public Service Commission to enable the Commission start processing them.

Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the Selection Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.
The following categories of applicants shall not be considered for posts under
Salary Scale U4:
i) Those already appointed in the Public Service in the case of posts in Salary Scale U4;
ii) Serving Officers substantively appointed in the same Salary Scale as the post being applied for;
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