Job Details (OFFICER TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER )

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Public Officers serving in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA STAFF) ONLY, duly appointed and confirmed to fill vacant posts.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Tuesday 19th March, 2024.  The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

 

Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

 

a)         Apply ON-LINE.

b)         Scan and submit relevant documents (‘O’ and A’ Level Result Slips and Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates, Professional 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)         Print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officers.  Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

e)         Where the designated recommending Officer/Responsible Officer is reluctant or declines to provide a recommendation, the applicant should clearly indicate the reason(s) on the extract of PSC Form 3 (2008) and submit it online without the recommendation

f)          Falsification of documents will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

 

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)           Select 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.

NB.   Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two positions but must clearly state the first and second choice positions against the title of the position applied for.

 

Please Note: -

 

a)             Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)             Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

c)             Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them, their original certificates of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level, Transcripts and Certificates, letters of employment, National Identity Cards during the Oral Interviews.

d)            Short listed Applicants should ensure that copies of their Staff Performance Appraisal Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years i.e.  2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 are submitted to the Commission before the date of Oral Interviews.

e)             In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

         

  Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

 

-           Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.

 

 

-           Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.


Ministry/Department
Kampala Capital City Authority
Post
OFFICER TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER
Scale
KCCA7
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
DSC 15/70/01
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor's Degree in either ICT; or Electrical Telecommunications; or Transport Engineering from a recognized University / Institution. Possession of a Certificate in Traffic Control and Management Planning or related courses will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience in an electrical works reputable organization
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Supervisor Traffic Signals for performing the following duties:-

·      Maintaining the traffic control center, and making course inspections in order to manage traffic;

·      Setting up traffic control devices, lane closures, flagging traffic, and detours according   to approved emergency guidelines and standards;

·      Inspecting work sites within the City so as to detect and correct deficiencies in traffic control devices and their applications;

·      Monitoring and notifying potentially hazardous conditions relating to motorists or pedestrians that need to be corrected;

·      Designing and submitting traffic control plans for Kampala Capital City Operations to various Departments, Police, Ministry of Works and Transport, using G.I.S. maps and symbols for major road closures or when working on any urban road within Kampala Capital City;

·      Participating in the design, review and approval of Electrical drawings in KCCA;

·      Coordinating implementation of work processes and procedures, standards and specifications database as a way of adopting a quality management;

·      Carrying out Electrical Installations for buildings, PS and Standby Generator operation, and maintenance and design modifications in the respective KCCA divisions;

·      Carrying out proper energy management on street lights within buildings by identifying and reporting any anomalies;

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


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