Applications are invited from suitable and eligible Persons to fill vacant posts currently available in various Departments of Masindi Municipal Council, as specified below;
Department: Works & Technical Services
Post: Assistant Engineering Officer (Mechanical) (1 post)
Reference: DSC/12/2011
Scale: U5
Age limit: 20-45 Years
Duties:
• Supervising the repair and maintenance of vehicles, plants and workshop equipment at the station, ensuring that they are all done to the manufacturers’ recommended standards.
• Controlling and ensuring proper use and care of the mechanical equipment in the station.
• Liaising with the procurement staff in the purchasing of emergency supplies by conducting market research and advising on the best value for money option.
• Ensuring that the correct spare parts, tools, oils and lubricants are available for timely repair and maintenance of vehicle machinery.
• Ensuring that periodic preventive maintenance and repair work is carried out on the equipment.
• Preparing annual workplans for all mechanical repair and maintenance programmes.
Requirement:
Person Specifications:
• ‘A’ Level and Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Supervisory, management, organization and coordination, report writing, planning and prioritizing skills.
• 1 year of industrial experience as Assistant Engineering officer G.ll providing wide exposure to the mechanical problems of a variety of construction equipment and vehicles.
• Incumbent should have served as an Electrical Engineer for 3 years.
How to apply:
Applications filled in triplicate on PSC Form 3 (PSF 3) (Revised 2008) should be submitted to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 67, Masindi to be received not later than 22/11/2011. The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission, Farmers’ House, 2nd Floor, Kampala, Chief Administrative Officers’ offices and from the Secretaries, District Service Commission Offices in Uganda.
Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy.
Applicants should attach a set of 3 photocopies of their academic documents, transcripts, result slips, certificates and other relevant documents plus 3 recent certified passport size photographs. Applicants already in service should route their applications through their Heads of Departments who must be informed of the closing date to avoid delay.