Job Details (PRINCIPAL INSPECTION AND LICENSING OFFICER)

 

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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

1.0  On 22nd February 2021; Cabinet; under Minute Extract 43 (CT 2012) approved the recommendations for the Rationalisation of Government Agencies; Commissions; Authorities and Public Expenditure (RAPEX). In fulfilment of the Cabinet decision; several Government Agencies were merged; mainstreamed and new structures created.

 

1.1   The Public Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified and duly appointed and confirmed staff of the Affected Agencies to fill vacant posts existing in the newly created structures.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Thursday 10th October, 2024 before midnight. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

 

1.2   Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

 

a)     Apply ON-LINE.

b)     Scan and submit relevant documents namely; (‘O’ and A’ Level Certificates; Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate academic qualifications; Transcripts and Certificates; Professional qualifications documents; copies of letters of appointment; confirmation and promotion) on-line.

c)      Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)     An applicant is allowed to apply for a maximum of two posts; clearly indicating the words “first choice” or “second choice” against the post applied for.

 

1.3   Application Process

i)          Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

ii)         Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards

iii)        If you already have an account; simply click on your right and update your profile

iv)        Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)         View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’

vi)        Review your application and SUBMIT.

 

1.4   Please Note: -

 

a)        Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)        Only applicants duly appointed by the Boards of the affected Agencies and are on the June 2024 payroll will be considered

c)        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

d)        Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them; their original certificates of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level; Bachelor’s Degrees and Post Graduate Academic Qualifications; Transcripts and Certificates; letters of employment; National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.

e)        Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years 2021/2022; 2022/2023; 2023/2024 are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews; where applicable.

 

f)         In case of any inquiry; contact the Secretary; Public Service Commission on Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail [email protected]


Ministry/Department
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
Post
PRINCIPAL INSPECTION AND LICENSING OFFICER
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
ONLY STAFF OF THE FORMER UGANDA WAREHOUSE RECEIPT SYSTEM AUTHORITY SHOULD APPLY
Vacancies
2
Reference
HRM 91/153/01 VOL. 3
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics; or Business Administration; or Public Administration; or Management; or Commerce; or Entrepreneurship; or International Trade; or Micro-Finance; or Business Studies plus a Masters Degree in any of the above-mentioned fields from a recognized University / Institution.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience; three (3) of which must have been served at the level of Senior Inspection and Licensing Officer in Government or an equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner – Inspection and Licensing for performing the following duties:-

-       Monitoring inspection of products and commodities in the warehouse for defects and compliance to quality control measures;

-       Coordinating inspection of equipment and components for compliance with the set standards;

-       Developing inspection processes to guide inspection of warehouse activities and records;

-       Monitoring and supervising collection of samples for quality compliance assessment;

-       Providing technical guidance to warehouse operators on determination of appropriate tariffs;

-       Recommending improvements to the warehouse practices so as to ensure quality control;

-       Coordinating capacity building sessions for warehouse commodity handlers and fumigators;

-       Reviewing applications for new and renewal of licenses;

-       Coordinating sensitization of farmers/depositors and warehouse operators on post-harvest handling and the benefits of the Warehouse Receipt System;

-       Coordinating warehouse profiling exercises with Local Governments; 

-       Preparing and submitting periodic reports;

-       Supervising and appraising staff.

 

-       Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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