Project Surveyor Jobs – Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

Job Title:        Project Surveyor
Organisation: Uganda
Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager
About US:
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is responsible
for bulk purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling the
electricity in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda. UETCL is
also responsible for all exports and imports of electricity to Uganda. UETCL
envisions: “To become a leading strategic business partner in the transmission
and Single Buyer Business and to support sustainable energy development in
Uganda.”
Job Summary: The Project
Surveyor will be supervising the contractor’s survey-related activities
pertaining to the line route, preparation of any desired line adjustments to
optimize the line route design and minimize disputes and negative impacts.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:  
  • Oversee
    the Project Management Unit during the initial stages of mapping and line
    route verification.
  • Guide
    RAP team to identify correct route.
  • The
    incumbent will also guide the contractor through the line route.
  • Propose and optimise required line
    diversions during implementation while minimizing disputes and negative
    impacts.
  • Opening
    up of boundaries.
  • Ascertain
    that contractor is working within boundaries of acquired land.
  • Perform any other duties as may be
    assigned from time to time.





Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
  • The ideal applicant for the UETCL Project
    Surveyor job placement should hold a University Degree in Land Surveying or similar relevant qualification.
  • Professional
    registration with relevant body will be added advantage.
  • A
    minimum of five years’ experience in survey activities.
  • Previous
    experience in the use of surveying equipment for positioning and precision
    plus significant experience in survey of long corridor projects (for
    example electricity lines and roads).
  • Extensive
    knowledge in use of GIS systems will be added advantage.
  • Computer
    literacy skills
  • Hold
    a valid National Driving Permit.
  • Must
    have Analytical skills, Interpersonal skills, Supervisory skills, Report
    writing skills.
  • Ability
    to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work
    long hours outside the normal hours.
  • A
    person of high integrity, must be highly motivated, innovative and a
    committed team player.
  • Willingness to travel extensively and be away from duty station for
    extended periods.
How to Apply:
All candidates are strongly encouraged to send their applications
enclosing photocopies of academic qualification certificates and testimonials
along with their curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address, daytime
contact telephone, fax or e-mail and giving three (3) referees to:
The Manager,
Human Resource and Administration
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited
P.O. Box 7625
Kampala. Uganda
Deadline: 18th August
2017
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