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Truck Driver

Uganda Wildlife Authority

Job Type
Full Time
Category
Transport
Contract
Permanent (4 Years)
Deadline
23rd January 2026
Location
Kampala

About Uganda Wildlife Authority

Uganda Wildlife Authority, (UWA) manages 10 National Parks; 12 Wildlife reserves; 5 Community Wildlife Management Areas; and 13 Wildlife Sanctuaries. The ten National Parks include Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Kibale, Mount Elgon, Rwenzori Mountains, Semuliki, Mgahinga Gorilla, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks. These parks display the best in East Africa. Their Rift Valley landscapes and tropical forests make dramatic backdrops to an extensive variety of flora and fauna. Explore the wild Kidepo Valley; spot Queen Elizabeth’s tree-climbing lions; trek up the Virunga Volcanoes; summit the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains; take on Bwindi’s “impenetrable forest”; learn ancient tribal traditions and crafts – or just relax at your lodge surrounded by the wonderful sights and sounds of Africa's most hospitable destination.

Job Description

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is seeking a Truck Driver to drive and maintain assigned vehicle in accordance with prevailing policies.  

Responsibilities

  • Carry out daily vehicle maintenance checks and generating reports.

  • Keeping the assigned vehicle consistently clean

  • Maintaining and updating a record of vehicle movement log book, insurance, license service cards

  • Reporting technical and mechanical faults

  • Keeping and providing safe custody of vehicle documents and keys

  • Carrying out minor repairs and undertaking timely servicing of the vehicle

  • Monitoring the security and safety of passengers and contents

  • Preparing monthly and periodic reports on vehicle status and recommendations for repair and maintenance.

Requirements

  • Uganda Certificate of Education with a principal pass in English

  • Valid driving license/permit minimum class CM

  • At least three (3) years’ experience in driving in a reputable organization with an accident free proven experience.

  • Proven experience in Driving Trucks and other heavy duty vehicles will be an added advantage 

  • Planning, organizing and coordinating

  • Defensive Driving

  • Communication skills  

  • Effective time management skills

  • Judgement, decision making and problem solving

  • Team player  

  • Listening skills  

  • Customer care skills  

How to Apply

 

1.   Apply through this link: https://hrmis.ugandawildlife.org:8081/

2.   Follow the above link:

a)   Signup to create an account. If you already have an account, go to login

b)   Proceed to create the candidate profile and save

c)   Continue to HOME, select the job you are interested in, view and click on apply.

3.   Applicants are required to scan and attach certified copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree certificate and transcript, Diploma, UACE and UCE certificates

4.   Academic documents for all the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.

5.   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

The Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 23rd January 2026 at 5:00pm.

 

The Executive Director

Uganda Wildlife Authority

Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya

P.O.Box 3530

KAMPALA

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