Project/Contract Manager Job Vacancy at Colas East Africa Limited

Job Title: Project/Contract Manager
About this Job:
Colas East Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the Colas Group has established a Branch in Uganda. The Colas Group is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities with operations in more than 45 countries and a network of over 800 profit centres.
In order to manage its operations in Uganda, Colas East Africa Limited is seeking to hire qualified, highly skilled, self-motivating individuals with high moral integrity to fill the following positions.
Colas offers an attractive and competitive salary. We are also an equal opportunity employer and ladies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position: Project/Contract Manager
Number of Vacancies: 1 (one)
Reports to: General Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Identify human and material resources to be mobilized to achieve the objectives set out in the contractual agreement signed with the client
• Ensure continuous monitoring of project progress against forecast documents.
• Manage the contractual arrangements with the client, ‘particularly in terms of billing services.
• Manage contracts for all providers and suppliers, subcontractors, internal and external to the company.
• Manage relationships with all regulatory bodies mandated by the client.
• Interface with all external stakeholders in the project, dealer networks and other jurisdictions.
• To provide general management, reporting, advice and assistance on all technical and financial issues, and periodically as needed.
• Ensure compliance with work related HSE company policy guidelines;standards and as may be required by the client.
• Any other related duties assigned by Senior Management

Requirement:
Key Qualifications and Work Experience:
• At least an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from a reputable institution. Certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs) shall have an added advantage.
• At least 1 2 years’ experience in the management of various major roads & infrastructure development projects
• Experience in managing infrastructure projects in the oil and gas sectors is an added advantage.
• Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary, multicultural team
• African experience in preferred
• Must have strong decision making abilities especially in crisis under pressure.
• Good communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in the use of various project management computer applications

How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with an updated CV which must include at least 3 reference contacts (including at Ieast one professional reference and the most recent or current employer ) with their telephone contacts, day time telephone contact number and salary history. The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00PM on Monday 25th June 2012. Please indicate the position applied for.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications should be addressed to the address indicated here below and other hand delivered or electronically submitted by email.
Colas East Africa Limited, Attn: General Manager, Uganda
Plot 39A Lumumba Avenue, Mukwasi House.
2nd Floor, Lumumba Wing
Tel: +256 312 202 040,
Email: recruitment@colasuganda.co.ug
PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN PDF FORMAT AND SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2MB.

Quantity Surveyor/Planning Engineer Job Vacancy at Colas East Africa Limited

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor/Planning Engineer

About this Job:
Colas East Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the Colas Group has established a Branch in Uganda. The Colas Group is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities with operations in more than 45 countries and a network of over 800 profit centres.
In order to manage its operations in Uganda, Colas East Africa Limited is seeking to hire qualified, highly skilled, self-motivating individuals with high moral integrity to fill the following positions.
Colas offers an attractive and competitive salary. We are also an equal opportunity employer and ladies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position: Quantity Surveyor/Planning Engineer ;
Number of Vacancies: 1 (one)
Reports to: General Manager and or Project/Contract Manager

• Should have a valid driving license
Unties and Responsibilities:
• Generate unit rates for construction works
• Document all site measurements and prepare interim payment applications
• Preparation of procurement schedules to ensure timely supply of materials.
• Plan, monitor, and control complex projects, especially in terms of cost and time.
• Develop project schedules, monitor actual project progress against the baseline plans and in case of delays, develop measures to mitigate their effects so as to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Estimate resource quantities and costs, and integrate them into the project schedule to ensure better control of resource acquisition and usage.
• Assist the Country Manager during tender preparation including estimation of unit rates; preparation of the technical work method statement; preparation of occupational health, safety, environmental and quality assurance plans; and preparation of risk assessment plans.
• Ensure compliance with work related HSE company policy guidelines, standards and as may be required by the client.
• Should have a valid driving license «• Any other duties assigned by the General Manager or Project/ Contract Manager

Requirement:
Key Qualifications and Work Experience:
• At least a Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering from a reputable institution.
• At least 8 years’ experience on major roads & infrastructure development projects
• Experience in managing infrastructure projects in the oil and gas sectors is an added advantage.
• Ability to manage a multi-disciplinary, multicultural team
• African experience in preferred
• Must have strong decision making abilities especially in crisis under pressure.
• Good communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in the use of various project management computer applications
• Should have a valid driving license


How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with an updated CV which must include at least 3 reference contacts (including at Ieast one professional reference and the most recent or current employer ) with their telephone contacts, day time telephone contact number and salary history. The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00PM on Monday 25″ June 2012. Please indicate the position applied for.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications should be addressed to the address indicated here below and other hand delivered or electronically submitted by email.
Colas East Africa Limited, Attn: General Manager, Uganda
Plot 39A Lumumba Avenue, Mukwasi House.
2nd Floor, Lumumba Wing
Tel: +256 312 202 040,
Email: recruitment@colasuganda.co.ug
PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN PDF FORMAT AND SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2MB.

Site Engineer Job Opportunity at Colas East Africa Limited

Job Title : Site Engineer

About this Job:
Colas East Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the Colas Group has established a Branch in Uganda. The Colas Group is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities with operations in more than 45 countries and a network of over 800 profit centres.
In order to manage its operations in Uganda, Colas East Africa Limited is seeking to hire qualified, highly skilled, self-motivating individuals with high moral integrity to fill the following positions.
Colas offers an attractive and competitive salary. We are also an equal opportunity employer and ladies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position: Site Engineer
Number of Vacancies : 1 (one)
Reports to: Project/Contract Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Managing the various site work processes with emphasis on managing and controlling the schedule, time and cost
• Ensuring the proper execution of all site works to meet the design requirement and specifications of the client Ensuring safety of all workers at the Job Site Designing of Temporary Structures Preparing Construction Method Statements for different construction jobs Preparing of site reports
Ensure compliance with work related HSE company policy guidelines, standards and as may be required by the client.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Project/Contract Manager

Requirement:
Key Qualifications and Work Experience:
• At least an Honours Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Civil Engineering or a Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering from a reputable institution.
• At least 6 years’ hands on experience in the construction supervision of various earthworks and concrete related works on construction sites
• Experience on construction sites in the oil and gas sector will be added advantage. •
• Must have strong decision making abilities especially in crisis under pressure.
• Good communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Should be computer literate
• Should have a valid driving license


How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with an updated CV which must include at least 3 reference contacts (including at Ieast one professional reference and the most recent or current employer ) with their telephone contacts, day time telephone contact number and salary history. The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00PM on Monday 25″ June 2012. Please indicate the position applied for.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications should be addressed to the address indicated here below and other hand delivered or electronically submitted by email.
Colas East Africa Limited, Attn: General Manager, Uganda
Plot 39A Lumumba Avenue, Mukwasi House.
2nd Floor, Lumumba Wing
Tel: +256 312 202 040,
Email: recruitment@colasuganda.co.ug
PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN PDF FORMAT AND SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2MB.

Quality Engineer/Senior Materials Technician Jobs at Colas East Africa Limited

Job Title: Quality Engineer/Senior Materials Technician

About this Job:
Colas East Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the Colas Group has established a Branch in Uganda. The Colas Group is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities with operations in more than 45 countries and a network of over 800 profit centres.
In order to manage its operations in Uganda, Colas East Africa Limited is seeking to hire qualified, highly skilled, self-motivating individuals with high moral integrity to fill the following positions.
Colas offers an attractive and competitive salary. We are also an equal opportunity employer and ladies are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position: Quality Engineer/Senior Materials Technician
Number of Vacancies: 1 (one)
Reports to: Project /Contract Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Advise the Project Manager/Contract Manager during the sourcing of various construction materials for earthworks and concrete works
• Drawing up quality control and quality assurance plans
• Conduct various construction materials surveys and Investigations
• Ensure that construction materials meet the given design specifications
• Carry out tests on construction materials for the purpose of quality control
• Identify lab equipment needed for the smooth running of the lab
• Ensure compliance with work related HSE company policy guidelines, standards and as may be required by the client.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Project/Contract Manager

Requirement:
Qualifications and Works Experience:
• At least an Honours Bachelor of Sciences Degree in Civil Engineering or a Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering from a reputable institution.
• At least 4 years’ hands on experience in quality assurance and control practices at earthworks and concrete construction sites.
• Experience on construction sites in the oil and gas sector will be added advantage.
• Must have strong decision making abilities especially in crisis under pressure.
• Good communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Should be computer literate.
• Should have a valid driving license


How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with an updated CV which must include at least 3 reference contacts (including at Ieast one professional reference and the most recent or current employer ) with their telephone contacts, day time telephone contact number and salary history. The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00PM on Monday 25″ June 2012. Please indicate the position applied for.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications should be addressed to the address indicated here below and other hand delivered or electronically submitted by email.
Colas East Africa Limited, Attn: General Manager, Uganda
Plot 39A Lumumba Avenue, Mukwasi House.
2nd Floor, Lumumba Wing
Tel: +256 312 202 040,
Email: recruitment@colasuganda.co.ug
PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN PDF FORMAT AND SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2MB.

Earthworks/Concrete Foreman Jobs at Colas East Africa Limited

Job Title: Earthworks/Concrete Foreman

About this Job:
Colas East Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the Colas Group has established a Branch in Uganda. The Colas Group is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities with operations in more than 45 countries and a network of over 800 profit centres.
In order to manage its operations in Uganda, Colas East Africa Limited is seeking to hire qualified, highly skilled, self-motivating individuals with high moral integrity to fill the following positions.
Colas offers an attractive and competitive salary. We are also an equal opportunity employer and ladies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position: Earthworks/Concrete Foreman
Number of vacancies: 2 (two)
Reports to: Site Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Make sure that the specified earthworks are carried out on site to meet the requirements of the client
• Prepare daily activity schedules
• Prepare daily progress reports
• Make sure that all concrete works meets the design specifications

Requirement:
Key Qualifications and Work Experience:
• At least an Ordinary Diploma in Civil Engineering from a reputable institution.
• At least 5 years’ hands on experience in the execution of various earthworks and concrete works on construction sites
• Experience on construction sites in the oil and gas sector will be added advantage.
• Ensure compliance with work related HSE company policy guidelines, standards and as may be required by the client.
• Must have strong decision making abilities especially in crisis under pressure.
• Good communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Should have a valid driving license
• Should be computer literate

How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with an updated CV which must include at least 3 reference contacts (including at Ieast one professional reference and the most recent or current employer ) with their telephone contacts, day time telephone contact number and salary history. The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00PM on Monday 25″ June 2012. Please indicate the position applied for.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications should be addressed to the address indicated here below and other hand delivered or electronically submitted by email.
Colas East Africa Limited, Attn: General Manager, Uganda
Plot 39A Lumumba Avenue, Mukwasi House.
2nd Floor, Lumumba Wing
Tel: +256 312 202 040,
Email: recruitment@colasuganda.co.ug
PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN PDF FORMAT AND SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2MB.

HSE Supervisor /Officer Job Vacancy at Colas East Africa Limited

Job Title: HSE Supervisor /Officer

About this Job:
Colas East Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the Colas Group has established a Branch in Uganda. The Colas Group is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities with operations in more than 45 countries and a network of over 800 profit centres.
In order to manage its operations in Uganda, Colas East Africa Limited is seeking to hire qualified, highly skilled, self-motivating individuals with high moral integrity to fill the following positions.
Colas offers an attractive and competitive salary. We are also an equal opportunity employer and ladies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position: HSE Supervisor /Officer
Number of Vacancies: 1(One)
Reports to: HSE Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work with the HSE Manager in establishing and development of an HSE Management System in line with Colas policies.
• Advise site management on strategic HSE objectives and targets consistent with the client’s Health & Safety standards and values.
• Provide an efficient auditing system, aimed at ensuring the implementation of the HSE Management System.
• Ensure implementation of methodology and practices to ensure performance improvement.
• Establish and develop the emergency response plan and monitor its implementation
• Enforce site safety rules and regulations
• Ensure that all construction site workers follow the rules defined in the HSE plan
• Carry out Job safety analyses before any construction activity is executed and advise the HSE Manager accordingly

Requirement:
Key Qualifications and Work Experience:
• At least an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering/Science or its equivalent health and safety training certifications with considerable field experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in health and safety which includes at least 2 years of HSE management experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Must have strong decision making abilities especially in crisis under pressure.
• Experience in managing infrastructure projects in the oil and gas sectors is an added advantage.
• Good communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
• Should be computer literate , »
• Should have a valid driving license

How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with an updated CV which must include at least 3 reference contacts (including at Ieast one professional reference and the most recent or current employer ) with their telephone contacts, day time telephone contact number and salary history. The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00PM on Monday 25″ June 2012. Please indicate the position applied for.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications should be addressed to the address indicated here below and other hand delivered or electronically submitted by email.
Colas East Africa Limited, Attn: General Manager, Uganda
Plot 39A Lumumba Avenue, Mukwasi House.
2nd Floor, Lumumba Wing
Tel: +256 312 202 040,
Email: recruitment@colasuganda.co.ug
PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN PDF FORMAT AND SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2MB.

Surveyor/CAD Engineer Job Vacancy at Colas East Africa Limited

Job Title: Surveyor/CAD Engineer

About this Job:
Colas East Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the Colas Group has established a Branch in Uganda. The Colas Group is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities with operations in more than 45 countries and a network of over 800 profit centres.
In order to manage its operations in Uganda, Colas East Africa Limited is seeking to hire qualified, highly skilled, self-motivating individuals with high moral integrity to fill the following positions.
Colas offers an attractive and competitive salary. We are also an equal opportunity employer and ladies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position: Surveyor/CAD Engineer
Number of Vacancies: 1 (one)
Reports to: Project/Contract Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with providing surveying services on construction projects to produce results which will meet client expectations and desired specifications.
• Survey the surface of the earth to determine precise location and measurements of points, elevations, lines, areas, and contours for construction, mapmaking, land division, titles, mining or other surveying related purposes.
• Determine elevations, mark points of measurement, measure distances, place stakes, clear obstructions, transmit, process, and retrieve survey data through the use of computer applications.
• Construction staking, various surveys, data collection, GPS, GIS mapping, construction observation, field investigation, and field review.
• Provide surveying services with accuracy, on time and under budget.
• Analysing all field survey data and plotting the data for purposes of determining earthworks quantities to be used by the Quantity Survey/Planning Engineer when preparing Payment Certificates.
• Drafting detailed project drawings as instructed by the Client
• Setting our all construction levels of the designed works during construction using a total station and /or dumpy level
• Checking survey related works to determine whether they are in accordance with the contract drawings using CAD software such as Eagle Point and/or Civil CAD
• Carrying out Topographic surveys of both existing and new proposed infrastructure development projects
• Ensure compliance with work related HSE company policy guidelines, standards and as may be required by the client.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Project/Contract Manager

Requirement:
Key Qualifications and Work Experience:
• At least a Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering from a reputable institution.
• At least 5 years’ experience on major roads & infrastructure development projects
• Proficiency in the use of CAD software such 5s Eagle Point and/or Civil CAD the processing of survey data
• Should have a valid driving license


How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with an updated CV which must include at least 3 reference contacts (including at Ieast one professional reference and the most recent or current employer ) with their telephone contacts, day time telephone contact number and salary history. The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00PM on Monday 25″ June 2012. Please indicate the position applied for.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications should be addressed to the address indicated here below and other hand delivered or electronically submitted by email.
Colas East Africa Limited, Attn: General Manager, Uganda
Plot 39A Lumumba Avenue, Mukwasi House.
2nd Floor, Lumumba Wing
Tel: +256 312 202 040,
Email: recruitment@colasuganda.co.ug
PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN PDF FORMAT AND SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2MB.

Sales Technical Engineer Job Vacancy at Colas East Africa Limited

Job Title:Sales Technical Engineer

About this Job:
Colas East Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the Colas Group has established a Branch in Uganda. The Colas Group is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities with operations in more than 45 countries and a network of over 800 profit centres.
In order to manage its operations in Uganda, Colas East Africa Limited is seeking to hire qualified, highly skilled, self-motivating individuals with high moral integrity to fill the following positions.
Colas offers an attractive and competitive salary. We are also an equal opportunity employer and ladies are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position: Sales Technical Engineer
Number of Vacancies: 1(One)
•Imports to: General Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Advise and assist the General Manager in marketing and promoting Colas bitumen and industrial products to the various prospective customers
• Assist the General Manager in the implementation of the marketing strategy to be adopted by the Colas Branch in the Country
• Responsible for the follow up on Supply Orders placed by our clients to ensure the timely delivery of our bitumen and industrial products to Colas Clients in the Country
• Ensure compliance with work related HSE company policy guidelines, standards and as may be required by the client.
• Advise our clients on Colas products advantages in relationship to alternative products being offered by competitors of Colas bitumen and industrial products

Requirement:
Key Qualifications and Work Experience:
• At least an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in in Civil Engineering or Chemistry and/or any related discipline.
• Background training in the use and application of bitumen road products from a reputable institution.
• At least 6 years’ experience with bitumen road surfacing works
• Computer literate
• Should have a valid driving license


How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with an updated CV which must include at least 3 reference contacts (including at Ieast one professional reference and the most recent or current employer ) with their telephone contacts, day time telephone contact number and salary history. The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00PM on Monday 25″ June 2012. Please indicate the position applied for.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications should be addressed to the address indicated here below and other hand delivered or electronically submitted by email.
Colas East Africa Limited, Attn: General Manager, Uganda
Plot 39A Lumumba Avenue, Mukwasi House.
2nd Floor, Lumumba Wing
Tel: +256 312 202 040,
Email: recruitment@colasuganda.co.ug
PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN PDF FORMAT AND SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2MB.

Accountant/Finance Manager Job Vacancy at Colas East Africa Limited

Job Title: Accountant/Finance Manager

About this Job:
Colas East Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the Colas Group has established a Branch in Uganda. The Colas Group is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities with operations in more than 45 countries and a network of over 800 profit centres.
In order to manage its operations in Uganda, Colas East Africa Limited is seeking to hire qualified, highly skilled, self-motivating individuals with high moral integrity to fill the following positions.
Colas offers an attractive and competitive salary. We are also an equal opportunity employer and ladies are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position: Accountant/Finance Manager
Number of Vacancies: 1 (one)
Reports to: General Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
Petty Cash and payroll management.
Make payments to all staff and vendors.
Prepare and ensure timely payment of statuary returns
(PAYE, NSSF, VAT and Withholding Tax)
Post all vouchers into an electronic accounting system.
Prepare financial statements
Provide budget to actual reports to management.
Invoicing and follow up on payment from clients.
Banking of activities of the organization.
Carry out bank reconciliation.
Interact with internal and external auditors in completing
audits.
• Ensure that all staff adheres to finance policies and procedures.
• Prepare the office finance manual and to ensure that the manual is updated from time.
• Any other duties assigned by the General Manager

Requirement:
Key Qualifications and Work Experience:
• Either a Diploma in Business Studies from a recognized institution with professional qualifications in full of CPA, ACCA or an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance or Business Administration with professional qualifications in full or part of CPA, ACCA.
• At least of 5 years relevant working experience and exposure in the accounting function in reputable organization(s).
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Accounting packages is a must
• Should have proven knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Internal Control Procedures.


How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with an updated CV which must include at least 3 reference contacts (including at Ieast one professional reference and the most recent or current employer ) with their telephone contacts, day time telephone contact number and salary history. The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00PM on Monday 25″ June 2012. Please indicate the position applied for.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications should be addressed to the address indicated here below and other hand delivered or electronically submitted by email.
Colas East Africa Limited, Attn: General Manager, Uganda
Plot 39A Lumumba Avenue, Mukwasi House.
2nd Floor, Lumumba Wing
Tel: +256 312 202 040,
Email: recruitment@colasuganda.co.ug
PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN PDF FORMAT AND SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2MB.

Procurement Officer Job Vacancy at Colas East Africa Limited

Job Title: Procurement Officer

About this Job:
Colas East Africa Limited, a subsidiary of the Colas Group has established a Branch in Uganda. The Colas Group is a world leader in the construction and maintenance of road, air, rail and maritime transport infrastructure, urban development projects and recreational facilities with operations in more than 45 countries and a network of over 800 profit centres.
In order to manage its operations in Uganda, Colas East Africa Limited is seeking to hire qualified, highly skilled, self-motivating individuals with high moral integrity to fill the following positions.
Colas offers an attractive and competitive salary. We are also an equal opportunity employer and ladies are particularly encouraged to apply.
Position: Procurement Officer
Number of Vacancies: 1 (one)
Reports to: General Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Carry-out the procurement of goods and services bused on agreed specifications in line with procurement policies and guidelines.
• Compile procurement requirements, verifying and preparing documents on a timely basis in line with the departmental business plan.
• Carry-out vendor surveys and analysis, appraise and rate existing suppliers in line with the departmental business plan.
• Process and forward to financial accounts department, supplier payment documents for goods and services
• Carry-out disposal of fixed assets and observe inventory in line with the company’s policy on asset disposal.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports procurement activities in accordance organizational policies and procedures.
• Any other duties assigned by the General Manager

Requirement:
Key Qualifications and Work Experience:
• At least an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from a recognised institution. Professional qualification, such as CIPS is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years Hands on experience In implementing procurement and supply chain related activities logistics preferably in public/private organization
• Good negotiation and communication
• Should be computer literate


How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with an updated CV which must include at least 3 reference contacts (including at Ieast one professional reference and the most recent or current employer ) with their telephone contacts, day time telephone contact number and salary history. The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00PM on Monday 25″ June 2012. Please indicate the position applied for.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications should be addressed to the address indicated here below and other hand delivered or electronically submitted by email.
Colas East Africa Limited, Attn: General Manager, Uganda
Plot 39A Lumumba Avenue, Mukwasi House.
2nd Floor, Lumumba Wing
Tel: +256 312 202 040,
Email: recruitment@colasuganda.co.ug
PLEASE NOTE THAT ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN PDF FORMAT AND SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2MB.