Electrical Engineer Job Vacancy at Makerere University in Uganda

Job Title:    Electrical Engineer

ESTATES AND WORKS DEPARTMENT

Scale:     M7
Role:     Heading the operations at the Electrical Section of Works Estates and Works Department.

Reports: To the Assistant Estates Manager-Maintenance

Qualifications:

1. Formal Education:

(i) Bsc. Electrical Engineering from a recognized University

2. Professional Experience:
Three years working experience in active operation, maintenance and development of electrical infrastructure

Other Qualifications

    He/she should have knowledge of electric energy saving measures
    Good Reporting and Communication skills
    Good working knowledge of computer programs
    Language skills
Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Head operation, maintenance, trouble shooting and development tasks of the electrical section
•    Coordinate the activities of the section to ensure quicker response to queries and timely actions related to power issues
•    Studying the electrical components of buildings and making recommendations on renovations or disposal of components beyond repair,
•    Support the projects team in supervision of works involving electrical installations
•    Ensure a functional and economical street lighting system,
•    Supervise the meter installation, meter reading and billing process of electricity,
•    Curbing illegal electricity connections,
•    Undertake a power loss and waste reduction tasks to save money on utilities
•    Preparation and follow-up of billing and revenue collection from tenants within the University Estate
•    Ensure that all electrical gadgets in University are equipped with safety protection measures,
•    Any other duties as assigned by Director of Estates and Works
Age limit:  Applicants should not exceed 50-years at the time of submission of the    application.
      Tenure of appointment: Permanent Terms



How to Apply:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. Please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and Transcripts (3 copies each set) giving full details of applicant’s education, qualifications, work experience, present salary and naming three referees, plus their contact addresses. Applicants should make sure that at least two referees have forwarded references supporting the applications by the closing date.

Applications should be delivered to the Employment Division Office Room 406, Top Floor, Main Building, Makerere University, and addressed to:

The Director
Human Resources
Kampala.
P.O. Box 7062


Closing Date; 05/08/2013