August 19, 2026 
Katega, Kigunga BPUL is looking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position below:
Job Title: Driver (10 positions)
Department: Transport/Logistics Operations
Employment Type: Full time/Permanent
Report To/Direct supervisor: Transport manager
Direct Reports/Supervisees: None
Grade level: Entry
Duty station: Kigunga office and Katega office
Key Working Relationships (Non-Supervisory):
- Fleet Coordinator
- Fleet Mechanics
- Telematics Officer
Job purpose:
The purpose of the role is to safely and effectively drive and maintain BPUL vehicles to a high-quality standard. S/he may also be requested to support BPUL operational activities as required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the vehicle is properly loaded/prepared and ready to leave as per the agreed schedule
- Carry out daily, pre-trip, post-trip and other periodical vehicle inspections as stipulated in the BPU fleet inspection procedures
- Keep all logbooks up-to-date and copies submitted monthly to the Transport Manager
- Ensure third party insurance or registration stickers are always valid
- Alert Transport Manager in writing at least 4 weeks before expiry of insurance or registration
- Always keep the vehicle interior and exterior clean
- Ensure that the vehicle receives the correct maintenance in a timely fashion to prevent avoidable breakdown, and to maximize vehicle performance
- Carefully monitor fuel and oil consumption of the vehicle, taking steps that records are accurate and no supplies are diverted
- Driving in a responsible way, showing care and consideration for other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists and ensuring risks to all vehicles under the Driver’s control are minimized
- Ensure BPU vehicles are only used for official business and only in accordance with BPU vehicle use procedures.
- Adhere to scheduled route and destination.
- Carry out any other duties as requested by the Transport Manager
Education:
- O’ level certificate or Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
- Valid Ugandan Driving License applicable to the class of vehicle being driven, manual transmission essential
Skills and Experience:
- 3-4 years’ experience of professional driving
- Clean driving record
- Defensive driving is an added advantage
- Knowledge of safety regulations, traffic laws and traffic highway codes.
- Ability to work under pressure and flexibility
- Knowledge of more than one Ugandan language is an added advantage
- Experience driving 4×4 and truck vehicles in difficult terrain and in all seasons
- Ability to work as part of a highly functioning team
- Excellent record and time management
- Working mechanical knowledge enabling basic maintenance of vehicle.
- Good oral and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Ability to drive vehicle in an economical manner
- Computer knowledge
Competencies:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following BPUL High Performance Behaviours:
- Common purpose
- Open communication
- Setting and Achieving Targets
- Sense of Urgency & Agility
- Accountability
- Collaborate Effectively
- Result-Driven Mindset
- Trust & Mutual Respect
- Customer Focused
- Innovation & Continuous Learning
- Sense of Belonging
Send your resume to vacancies@biyinzika.co.ug/