Sunday 29 April 2012

Supervisor Transport Planning and Traffic Management Jobs at KCCA




Job Title: SUPERVISOR TRANSPORT PLANNING & TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (1 VACANCY)
REF. DSC 15/70/02
SALARY SCALE:   UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 5
AGE:  28 YEARS AND ABOVE


Applications are  invited  from suitably  qualified   Ugandans to fill  the following   vacant  posts
in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), during the  third phase of the recruitment exercise.
Applications  should be submitted  in triplicate   on  Public Service  Form No.3(2008) and one
summary form to  the  Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box  7080, Kampala to be
received  not later than 7th May 2012. The  application  forms are obtainable  from  the  Public
Service Commission  Office,    2nd floor  Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala,
Ministry/Department  Headquarters and District Service Commission  Offices. Hand written
applications are also acceptable.  The advertisement as well as the application forms can  also
be accessed  from  the Public  Service   Commission  website on  www.psc.go.ug or KCCA
website on www.kcca.go.ug for the advertisement only.
Applications    should bear   the title  of the post  as well as the reference  number specified
against  the  vacancy.   Each Application  and Summary  form should bear the words on the first page of the form Applicants are allowed to apply for a maximum of two posts only.  Applicants  should attach
three sets of certified  photocopies   of their certificates, testimonials and up-to-date CV, plus
four recent certified  passport size  photographs attached to the application and summary form.
Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.
Applicants who shall not  hear  from the  Public   Service  Commission  on completion of the
selection  exercise should consider themselves  unsuccessful.




MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Degree in Civil Engineering or Traffic
Engineering or Transport management plus a minimum of a postgraduate Diploma in any of the
above fields from a recognized university/awarding institution.
He/She should be registered with Uganda engineers Registration Board (UERB)
Possession of a minimum of a certificate in Urban Transport management will be an added
advantage.
Applicants should have a minimum of five 5 years relevant working experience in Government
three (3) of which should have been gained at Senior Level or equivalent level of relevant
working experience at Supervisory Level from a reputable organization
He/she should have the following Key competences: Ability to work as part of a team and to
develop subordinates; excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills; ability
to work and produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks; and
high level of integrity.
DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Manager Transport Planning & Traffic Management for
performing the following duties:-
? Preparing and compiling detailed plans, design calculations, cost estimations and
recommendations prepared by other engineers for completeness, mathematical accuracy
and conformity to engineering practices and standards.
? Compiling and analyzing transport and road safety data and prepares conclusions and
recommendations.
? Organizing preliminary and final plans for traffic control devices including facilities for
pedestrians and intelligent transportation systems (ITS).
? Providing input for the development and maintenance of traffic management policies and
procedures.
? Investigating and monitoring traffic flow and condition, and recommending strategies to
improve traffic flow and safety.
? Conducting traffic impact studies for major developments in the city.
? Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time