Driver job at Mountains of the Moon University

Vacancy title:
Driver

Jobs at:
Mountains of the Moon University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 11 2026

Duty Station:
Fort Portal | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) is a Public University established under Statutory Instrument Number 2 of 2022, hence a body Corporate with perpetual succession and a Common Seal. MMU strives to become an academic Centre of excellence, by recruiting high caliber staff. MMU therefore invites applications from suitably qualified and skilled Ugandans for the following positions: -

Responsibilities or duties

• Drive the assigned office vehicle for official purposes such as transporting Employees to carry out official and field activities.
• Keep any assigned vehicle in a clean and good state.
• Deliver mail as and when assigned.
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is in perfect mechanical condition before transporting any staff or authorised visitors through regular checking of the vehicle.
• Keep a clean record of the fuel issued / consumed and journeys made in the logbook to simplify the accountability of fuel used.
• Ensure that routine servicing is done in time by monitoring the service mileage of the vehicle regularly.
• Keep a tracker to ensure validity of both third party and comprehensive insurances so that they are renewed when necessary.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time-to-time.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least a credit in English Language.
• A valid driving permit of class B and C M held for more than three years.
• Certificate in defensive driving and training in road safety with exceptional knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Certificate of Competence from Ministry of Works and Transport will be an added advantage.

Experience needed

• Should have working experience of three (3) years as Driver in Government Institution or a reputable Organization.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• Competencies: Driving and Vehicle Handling Skills, Defensive Driving, Knowledge of Traffic Laws and Regulations, Time Management and Reliability, Confidentiality and Discretion, Record Keeping.
• Age: 35 years and below
• Terms of Employment: Permanent
• Number of Posts: 01
• MMU is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments to all positions are based on merit.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted formally.
• Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: high school

Job application procedure
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Interested and eligible candidates MUST ELECTRONICALLY submit the application documents below merged as one document in PDF

• Application letter.
• A detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing names and contacts of three (3) credible referees.
• Certified copies of the relevant academic/professional Transcripts and Certificates.
• Copies of relevant appointment and confirmation letter (s).
• Copy of National Identity Card.
• Details of the physical address, telephone contact and Mail address.
• Any other relevant documentation to support the application.

N.B: Application not in one PDF file and those arriving after the closing time and date will not be considered. Details of the job advert can be accessed on the University website: www.mmu.ac.ug.

Applications should be addressed to:-

The University Secretary
Mountains of the Moon University
P.O. Box 837, Lake Saaka Campus, Block C, Ground Level Fort Portal, Uganda.

The application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on 11th September 2026.