Job Details (BUILDING ARCHITECT)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Public Officers serving in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA STAFF) ONLY, duly appointed and confirmed to fill additional vacant posts.  Applications should be filled ON-LINE and submitted not later than Friday 5th April, 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 allowed to apply for only one position

 

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
BUILDING ARCHITECT
Scale
KCCA7
Terms of Employment
Vacancies
2
Reference
DSC 15/70/01
Minimum Age
25
Maximum Age

Minimum Qualification
- Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelors’ degree in Architecture or Architectural Engineering or Building Design or any related course from a recognized institution. - Certificate in related courses will be and added advantage.
Working Experience
Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years relevant working experience in a relevant field.
Duties
The incumbent will be responsible to the for performing the following duties:-

-      Producing designs for buildings and other building projects in accordance with a brief or specification.

-      Discussing design requirements with clients and other interested parties to determine the detailed project specification in relation to the type and type of construction, cost limitations and land scraping and planning requirements.

-      Carrying out a thorough site survey to determine site characteristics and assessing likely problems.

-      Advising client on details of the proposed construction including impact on surrounding area and keep informed of progress.

-      Preparing detailed drawings design specifications for KCCA projects and submitting these for approval by the relevant Authority.

-      Negotiating and overseeing contracts with builders to ensure that work is carried out to appropriate standards and in accordance with agreed timescales and costs.

-      Maintaining an awareness of developments in the course of architecture so that up-to-date and accurate advice can be given to clients.

 

-      Monitoring and auditing work carried out by contractors to ensure that it is of the required standards.


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