Sunday 29 April 2012

Supervisor Electrical Engineering Job Vacancies at KCCA



Job Title: SUPERVISOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (7 VACANCIES)
REF. DSC 15/70/02
SALARY SCALE:   UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 6
AGE:  28 YEARS AND ABOVE


Applications are  invited  from suitably  qualified   Ugandans to fill  the following   vacant  posts
in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), during the  third phase of the recruitment exercise.
Applications  should be submitted  in triplicate   on  Public Service  Form No.3(2008) and one
summary form to  the  Secretary Public Service Commission, P.O. Box  7080, Kampala to be
received  not later than 7th May 2012. The  application  forms are obtainable  from  the  Public
Service Commission  Office,    2nd floor  Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala,
Ministry/Department  Headquarters and District Service Commission  Offices. Hand written
applications are also acceptable.  The advertisement as well as the application forms can  also
be accessed  from  the Public  Service   Commission  website on  www.psc.go.ug or KCCA
website on www.kcca.go.ug for the advertisement only.
Applications    should bear   the title  of the post  as well as the reference  number specified
against  the  vacancy.   Each Application  and Summary  form should bear the words on the first page of the form Applicants are allowed to apply for a maximum of two posts only.  Applicants  should attach
three sets of certified  photocopies   of their certificates, testimonials and up-to-date CV, plus
four recent certified  passport size  photographs attached to the application and summary form.
Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will lead to automatic disqualification.
Applicants who shall not  hear  from the  Public   Service  Commission  on completion of the
selection  exercise should consider themselves  unsuccessful.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE:
Applicants should be Ugandans holding a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or
Telecommunications Engineering from a recognized university/awarding institution plus a
minimum of a postgraduate Diploma in any of the above fields.
He/She should be registered with Uganda engineers Registration Board (UERB)
Applicants should have a minimum of five 5 years relevant working experience in Government
three (3) of which should have been gained at Senior  officer level or equivalent level of relevant
experience at Supervisory  level from  a reputable  electrical/mechanical organization.
He/she should have the following Key competences: Ability to work as part of a team and to
develop subordinates; excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills; ability
to work and produce accurate results in an environment with multiple and challenging tasks;
high level of integrity, a sound knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems operation and
maintenance practices, and ability to work for extended hours. Computer based skills MS Office
package and AutoCAD based knowledge
DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Operations Manager for performing the following
duties:-
? Participating in the design, review and approval of Electrical drawings in KCCA.
? Supervising, directing and coordinating the Electrical team to ensure team cohesiveness
and delivery of quality services in the City.
? Coordinating the implementation of work processes and procedures, standards and
specifications database as a way of adopting a Quality Management System.
? Generating the procurement requests, and liaising with the Procurement Unit of KCCA to
evaluate bids in accordance with PPDA guidelines.
? Supervising electrical related works and ensuring timely deliverables, cost tolerances and
Quality of workmanship.
? Supervising the operation and maintenance of Street and Traffic Lighting Systems in
Kampala.
? Supervising the electrical Installations for buildings, UPS and Standby Generator operation,
maintenance and design of modifications in all KCCA divisions.
? Liaising with other Directorates, utilities and government agencies on electrical related
issues.
? Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time