Job Details (PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (CIVIL))

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

     Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving Public Officers, dully appointed and confirmed by Appointing National Service Commissions in Ministries and Local Governments, to fill Vacant Posts.  Applications   should be filled ON-LINE not later than Wednesday 6th January, 2021. The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors.

 

Applicants are advised to: -

 

a)        Apply ON-LINE.

b)        Scan and submit relevant documents (‘O’ Level, ‘A’ Level, Degree and Professional Documents, copies of letters of appointment, confirmation and promotion) on-line.

c)         Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.

d)        Print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from the Responsible Officer.  Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

 

Application Process

i)               Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors.

ii)             Click on “register as a new user” to create your account and complete your profile starting with the Bio data moving downwards.

iii)           If you already have an account simply sign in and update your profile.

iv)           Click a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.

v)             View the Job Details and Click “Apply now”.

vi)           Review your application and SUBMIT.

NB. You can only apply for one post.

 

Please Note: -

 

a)             Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)             Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Unsuccessful applicants will be notified through their e-mail addresses.

c)             Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, transcripts, letters of employment and a National Identity Card during the Oral Interviews.

d)            Short listed Applicants should ensure that their Staff Performance Appraisal forms for the last three (3) Financial Years are submitted to the Commission before the date for Oral Interviews.

e)             In case of any inquiry, contact Tel. No. 0414254271 or 0414342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug

 

            Applicants should have the following Core Competencies:

 -   Public Sector Management, Results Orientation, Ethics and Integrity, Interpersonal, Communication and Computer Skills, Ability to Adapt to Multi Cultural Settings, Innovation, Concern for Quality, Standards and Technical Competence, Ability to Coach Subordinates and Report Writing Skills.

-        Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Team Building, Conflict Management, Policy Development, Change Management, Research and Project Management Skills.


Ministry/Department
Ministry Of Works And Transport
Post
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (CIVIL)
Scale
U2
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
HRM 59/70/02
Minimum Age
28
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans in possession of an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; or any related field plus a minimum of a Post Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering or any related field from a recognized University/ Institution. Applicants should be registered Civil Engineers with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of six (6) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Senior Engineer or its equivalent in road management in Government.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Assistant Commissioner for performing the following duties:-

 

  • Collecting and analysing data on condition of National and District, Urban and Community Access Roads (DUCAR)in order to facilitate planning and monitoring programmes;

  • Undertaking design, documentation and supervising construction of Bridges and Drainage structures under DUCAR;

  • Developing and disseminating guidelines in respect of development of DUCAR roads to Local Governments;

  • Developing and enforcing appropriate designs in construction and maintenance of Bridges, National and DUCAR Roads;

  • Initiating policy guidelines for decongesting Kampala Capital City Authority’s roads and other major urban areas;

  • Monitoring programmes and routine DUCAR roads Management activities;

  • Developing and coordinating work-plans for DUCAR roads development;

  • Building capacity of technical staff engaged in development of DUCAR roads;

  • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time


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