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4 Train/Desk Controller Job at Uganda Railways Corporation | Apply Now

Are you looking for Management jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in 4 Train/Desk Controller Job at Uganda Railways Corporation

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Deadline: 

15 Nov 2024

About the Organisation

Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is a Corporate Organisation reporting to the Ministry Of Works and Transport

Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is a corporate body established by the URC Act, Cap-331 Laws of Uganda. The mandate of the Corporation is to construct, operate, and maintain Railway, Marine, and Road services both inside and outside Uganda for the carriage of passengers and goods.


In line with its bold and ambitious strategic plan that is underpinned by the need to have a high performing human capital capability, applications are sought for the following position.

Job Title

4 Train/Desk Controller Job at Uganda Railways Corporation

UGANDA RAILWAYS CORPORATION

Job Description

Train Controller is responsible for efficient and effective supervision and giving orders on trains working and movement at stations in line with URC Operating Procedures, reporting to the Supervisor Command and Control Officer.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Supervise and give orders on trains working and movement at stations

  • Recording train timings on train charts

  • Receiving and reporting incidents and accidents to departmental officers concerned and keep records

  • Arranging and organizing of clearance of accidents/incidents etc

  • Update trains in the system visa vie the charts

  • Coordinate with other control office in sister networks for smooth movement of assets

  • Plans and implements safe trains movement and to the most economic benefit of the organization

  • Coordinate train movement on the URC network, linking the movement to that on adjacent networks to achieve the most optimum assets utilization and service delivery possible

  • Plans and monitors the movement of vessels plying the major ports of call on Lake

  • Coordinates and follows up activities with other operating departments in case of incidents/accidents on line or otherwise for quick restoration and recovery

  • Monitors the stock levels of all resources i.e. wagons, locos, fuel and operating staff across the entire network

  • Monitors trains movement’s quality and ensures that delays at stations, sections and at Depots are minimized

  • Ensures that all safe train movement requirements are in place i.e. along the line, station yards, locos, wagons etc. and reports to the relevant section/ department accordingly

  • Passes on instructions, disseminates information as may be required by the Head of Operations

  • Coordinates with other control officers in the sister network for smooth running of trains and assets.

  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the entire supervisory team

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Must have a minimum of a Diploma in Business or Business related, or ICT.

  • Excellent communication, problem solving, analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office and operational software.

  • Exposure to signaling systems is an added advantage

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:


All qualified candidates should submit their applications together with their certified copies of relevant academic certificates, curriculum vitae, copies of valid Ugandan National Identity card, list of three (3) referees (on character and professional experience) with their names; details of contact numbers, physical addresses, and email addresses in hard or soft copies to the addresses below not later than, 15th November 2024 16: 00 Hours


The Managing Director, 

Uganda Railways Corporation. 

Plot 57 Nasser Rd, Kampala.


Email: info@urc.go.ug



NOTE

  • Uganda Railways Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and gender equality.

  • Any canvassing or interference with the selection process by any candidate or a third party connected/affiliated with the applicant will result in the immediate disqualification of the applicant

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


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