Posted on :
11 Oct, 2016
11 Oct, 2016
The National Service Scheme as currently constituted provides newly qualified graduates the opportunity to have practical exposure on the job, both in the public and private sectors, as part of their civic responsibility to the State
The National Service Scheme is looking for qualified and experienced persons for employment in the following position
Job Description
Job Title: Transport Officer
Job Purpose
• Manage the scheme’s fleet of vehicles and ensure all vehicles are in good working conditions
Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the incumbent include but not limited to the following:
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of vehicles to ensure they are in good working conditions
• Develop and maintain a database of maintenance schedule for all vehicles of the scheme (both departmental and position vehicles)
• Renew the road worthiness and insurance certificates of all vehicles of the scheme to ensure that vehicles are road worthy
• Ensure that fuel and lubricants are always available are do not go below the minimum threshold
• Prepare and keep an updated inventory of the scheme’s vehicles indicating their locations, individuals and departments assigned to.
• Allocate log books to all pool and departmental vehicles and ensure that drivers use them effectively
• Supervise the company’s pool drivers and ensure that they accurately enter their movements in the assigned log books.
• Monitor the work attendance of drivers
• Assign drivers to various assignments as and when required
• Provide assistance to drivers on the renewal of their driving licenses
Qualification Required & Experience
• 1st Degree in Transport Management/Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years relevant post qualification experience (National Service Excluded)
• Higher National Diploma in Transport Management / Mechanical Engineering with minimum of 4 years relevant working experience (National Service Excluded)
• Good knowledge of the Ghana Highway Code
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Good supervisory and interpersonal skills
Location: Accra
How to Apply For the Job
All qualified interested persons should submit their application letters and CV in pdf format to:
Closing Date: 15 October, 2016