Job Details (MANAGER ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Public Officers serving in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA STAFF) ONLY, duly appointed and confirmed to fill vacant posts.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Tuesday 19th March, 2024.  The link to the e- recruitment system can be accessed and viewed at https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors

 

Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: -

 

a)         Apply ON-LINE.

b)         Scan and submit relevant documents (‘O’ and A’ Level Result Slips and Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree and Post Graduate Transcripts and Certificates, 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 Officers.  Scan the recommendation together with the rest of the documents and submit online.

e)         Where the designated recommending Officer/Responsible Officer is reluctant or declines to provide a recommendation, the applicant should clearly indicate the reason(s) on the extract of PSC Form 3 (2008) and submit it online without the recommendation

f)          Falsification of documents will lead to automatic disqualification.

 

 

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 click on your right and update your profile

iv)           Select 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.   Applicants are free to apply for a maximum of two positions but must clearly state the first and second choice positions against the title of the position applied for.

 

Please Note: -

 

a)             Only applications on-line will be considered.

b)             Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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

d)            Short listed Applicants should ensure that copies of their Staff Performance Appraisal Forms for the last three (3) Financial Years i.e.  2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 are submitted to the Commission before the date of 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
Kampala Capital City Authority
Post
MANAGER ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
Scale
KCCA5
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
1
Reference
DSC 15/70/01
Minimum Age
30
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor's Degree in Architecture; or Architectural Engineering; or Building Design from a recognized University or Institution plus a Masters Degree in any of the above fields from a recognized University or Institution. Applicants must be registered with the relevant professional body.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of seven (7) years relevant working experience in Architectural Services, three (3) of which must have been gained at Principal or Middle Management level in Government.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the Deputy Director Buildings and Development for performing the following duties:-

·           Liaising with all stakeholders to identify design needs of the Authority and produce design specifications that meet client needs of the Authority.

·           Planning and designing the City’s physical infrastructure including re-zoning, land sub division of the City and Preparing guidelines and coordinating the implementation of the Master Plans for the City.

·           Preparing guidelines and coordinating implementation of the Master Plans for the City.

·           Managing the performance and development of staff in the Directorate.

·           Managing and coordinating the activities and programs of the Authority’s development partners.

·           Providing technical and professional advice on the requirement of public and infrastructure facilities and the preparing physical development plans.

·           Developing strategies and implementing city zoning and utilization plans

·           Monitoring adherence of construction standards in the City

·           Preparing terms of reference for development plans, monitoring the preparation of City settlements development plans and detailed layout plans.

·           Developing strategies to ensure that implementation of the legal provisions and policy instruments relating to development control conform to the approved plans.

 

·           Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.


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