Job purpose
To operate marine vessels in safe and effective manner and ensure the safety of passengers
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Anchoring and de-anchoring the vesse
- Operating and steering the boat/ ferryProviding safety of passengers, property and vehicles on BoardKeeping and maintaining records and logbooks / sheets for all tripsProviding routine checks of fuel/ oil and other working toolsMaintaining the vessel in a good mechanical condition and ensure its cleanlinessReporting any observed navigational hazardsFollowing safety procedures in order to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo and vessels
- Issuing directions for loading, unloading and seating in boats
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications
- Uganda Certificate of Education and a Certificate in Marine Operations from a recognized institution.
- Must have completed a six months course in Marine Rescue and swimming, crowd management and passenger safety
Experience
At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in operating and maintaining boats/ ferries from a recognized organization.
Competencies
Technical
- Proven ability to maneuver water vessels under different weather conditions
- Planning, organizing and coordinating
Behavioral
- Communicating effectively
- Ethics an integrity
- Concern for quality and standards
- Accountability
- Time management
- Customer care skills
- Interpersonal skills
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
1. Apply through this link: https://hrmis.ugandawildlife.org:8081/
2. Follow the above link:
a) Signup to create an account. If you already have an account, go to login
b) Proceed to create the candidate profile and save
c) Continue to HOME, select the job you are interested in, view and click on apply.
3. Applicants are required to scan and attach certified copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree certificate and transcript, Diploma, UACE and UCE certificates
4. Academic documents for all the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 23rd January 2026 at 5:00pm.
The Executive Director
Uganda Wildlife Authority
Plot 7 Kira Road, Kamwokya
P.O.Box 3530
KAMPALA
