Job Title: ASSISTANT SURVEYOR (2 VACANCIES)
REF. DSC 15/70/02
SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 8
AGE: 25 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 an Ordinary Diploma in Surveying from a recognized
university/awarding institution.
Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years working experience in Government or equivalent
level of experience from a reputable surveying/construction related organisation.
He/she should have the following Key competences: Ability to work as part of a team, 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, and ability to work extended hours.
DUTIES:-
The incumbent will be responsible to the Surveyor for performing the following duties:-
Carrying out demarcation of road reserves and monitoring to ensure non encroachment.
Providing support in drafting procurement documentation for outsourced surveying services.
Contributing to Consultant and Contractor procurement in relation to survey and road geometry issues.
Carrying out quality control of road highway surveys, drainage studies, right of way surveys, mapping and monument/ survey beacon preservation and perpetration.
Liaising with other directorates in surveying, mapping and right of way activities as well as agencies carrying out activities within the vicinity of right of way.
Contributing to KCCA’s operational Manuals and Guidelines as and when necessary.
Liaising with KCCA’s Engineering and Technical Services design teams to assess project related
surveying standards and requirements; establishes survey procedures, scope of work and time
frames.
Liaising with officials of other Government Agencies, professionals, Land Surveyors, professional
Engineers, land owners, developers and representatives of other Agencies and organizations on
matters regarding surveying regulations, policies and technical data.
Preparing regular and ad hoc Reports for the Deputy Director Roads as required.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
