Job Details (OFFICER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING)

 

PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to fill available vacancies under Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).   Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than 7th June 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 relevantly documents (O’ Level, A’ Level, Degree Certificates, Academic Transcripts and Professional Documents, copies of letters of employment) on-line.

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

d)     Officers serving in the Public Service are required to print an Extract of PS Form 3 (2008) and obtain recommendation from their Responsible Officers.  They should then scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

e)     In case of failure to obtain a recommendation from the Responsible Officer, the extract should still be submitted clearly indicating the reason(s) for the missing recommendation.

 

Application process:

 

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

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

c)     If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile.

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

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

f)      Review your application and SUBMIT.

 

NB.: You are allowed to apply for only ONE post

 

Please Note:

 

a)     Only online applications will be considered.

b)     Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

c)     Shortlisted candidates shall be required to bring along with them their original certificates, (‘O’, ‘A’ Level and Degree), Degree academic transcripts, letters of employment, National Identity Cards and letters from Referees during the Oral Interviews.

d)     Candidates who will not hear from the Public Service Commission, (PSC) by the end of the Exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful.

e)     Failure to comply with any of the instructions above, will lead to automatic disqualification without any further notice.

f)      The details of the Job Advert can be accessed and viewed on the e-recruitment system at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

g)     In case of any inquiry, contact the Secretary, PSC on Tel. No.  0414 254271 or 0414 342279 or e-mail vacancies@psc.go.ug


Ministry/Department
Kampala Capital City Authority
Post
OFFICER SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Scale
Other
Terms of Employment
PERMANENT
Vacancies
2
Reference
DSC 15/70/01 Vol.2
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honour’s Bachelor’s Degree in either Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Statistics or Physics/Mathematics or any other related field from a recognized University or Institution, plus a Postgraduate Diploma in either Computer science or Software engineering or Management or its equivalent will be an added advantage, and a Professional certification in either Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) or Oracle Certified Developer (OCD) or MCSE or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years working experience at Assistant Officer or Officer level in Government or from a reputable organization
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Supervisor Software Engineering for performing the following duties:-

1. Supporting business applications and helping in integration and alignment with KCCA strategic needs

2. Providing support for system and information needs of KCCA.

3. Managing software application processes and monitoring their performance to ensure high quality results and stability.

4. Engaging in business plans and adopting development methodologies.

5. Producing periodic performance reports.

6. Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.


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