Driver

• PositionDriver
• CompanyBukedea District Local Government
• LocationBukedea, Uganda
• CategoryGovernment, Administration, Operations Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryGovernment and public administration
• DepartmentAdministration
• DeadlineMonday, 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM
• Not in the advertJob type, pay and benefits

Bukedea District Local Government is a local government under Uganda’s decentralisation policy. The district’s official website places it in eastern Uganda and gives Bukedea Town, Emokori Ward, as the headquarters.

The district website lists public functions spanning administration, finance and planning, education, health, natural resources, community services, works and technical services, and production and marketing. Its contact address is P.O. Box 5026, Bukedea, Uganda.

The Driver Bukedea role covers official journeys and basic care of local government vehicles under the transport policy and the supervising officer’s instructions. Duties include driving for assignments, carrying out basic maintenance and cleanliness, reporting major mechanical faults, keeping basic vehicle records and ensuring vehicle safety while on duty. The position is in the Administration department and carries salary scale U8.

The advert requires UCE with a pass in English and a valid class C or D driving permit. It also lists knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance, a clean driving record, customer care, time management and flexibility. The role is based in Bukedea District Local Government, whose official contact address is P.O. Box 5026, Bukedea. Applicants must be 21 years or older. No minimum years of driving experience or cash salary amount is stated in the role notice.

In plain terms, this job splits into 2 areas of work. Each list below restates the employer’s duties in shorter words; the advert linked under How To Apply is the final word.

Official transport

The officer drives local government vehicles on assigned official work in line with transport policy and supervision.

• Drive vehicles on official assignments.

Vehicle care and safety

The driver keeps vehicles clean and serviceable, records basic details, reports serious faults and protects vehicles during duty.

• Carry out basic vehicle upkeep and keep the vehicle clean.
• Report significant mechanical problems to the supervising officer.
• Keep basic vehicle records as directed.
• Protect the safety of the vehicle while on duty.

Required Education

• Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with a pass in English Language.
• Valid driving permit of class C or D.

Work Experience

• Not stated in the advert.

Additional Requirements

• Age: 21 years and above.
• Salary scale: U8. The advert gives no salary amount.

Technical Skills

• Vehicle operation: Basic knowledge of mechanical and vehicle maintenance; valid class C or D driving permit.
• Vehicle records: Maintaining basic vehicle records as instructed.

Soft Skills

• Road conduct: Clean driving record.
• Customer relations: Public relations and customer care.
• Time management: Time management.
• Flexibility: Flexibility.

No pay figure is given for this Driver Bukedea post, so raise it only after an offer. To judge an offer, check a gross figure with the Uganda take-home pay calculator (PAYE and NSSF) and compare it with our guide to government salary scales.

• The notice specifies a class C or D driving permit.
• The duty list includes vehicle operation, maintenance, fault reporting, records and safety.
• A clean driving record is listed as a competency.
• The salary scale is U8.
• Applications include driver-specific licence evidence under the general advert.
• The employer states the recruitment process is free.

Complete PSC Form 3 (2008) for this non-teaching post and submit it to the Secretary, District Service Commission, P.O. Box 5026, Bukedea, Uganda. The advert requires three recent passport-size photographs, a curriculum vitae, employment record if any, National ID, certified academic and professional documents from the awarding body, a valid driving licence, and other relevant documents. State the post and reference number on the form. Serving government employees must route applications through their Responsible Officer and notify them of the closing date. Applications must be received by Monday, 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM. The official Bukedea advert PDF contains the instructions. Recruitment is free of charge.

• Checked on 13 November 2026 against Bukedea District Local Government's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 30 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Before you apply, read our guide: Government salary scales in Uganda. Work out your pay with the take-home pay calculator.