The National Service Scheme is looking for qualified and experienced persons for employment in the following position: 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:

jobs@nss.gov.gh

Closing Date: 15 October, 2016