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Job Title:    Building Surveying – Quantity Surveyor   

Organization: Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Kampala Capital City Authority is the legal entity, established by the Ugandan Parliament that is responsible for the operations of the capital city of Kampala in Uganda. It replaced the Kampala City Council.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent will be responsible to the Supervisor Construction Management for performing the following duties:-

• Developing templates for data collection systems for unit rate analysis and cost estimates in line with KCCA guidelines and standards;
• Providing technical guidance and estimates on construction costs so as to ensure cost controls;
• Preparing standard Bills of Quantities and verifying quantities in claims in line with the set Ministry of Works and Transport specifications and guidelines;
• Developing and implementing systems of all costs associated with design, construction and maintenance of buildings and roads in accordance with KCCA standards and guidelines;
• Supervising civil works so as to confirm to established standards;
• Carrying out feasibility studies, market surveys and monitor price fluctuation, in order to provide advice on costs;
• Developing and implementing cost optimization procedures for value and money analysis in accordance to KCCA requirements and guidelines;
• Preparing payment certificates to suppliers and contractors in the agreed format;
• Overseeing preparation of tender documents and specifications in accordance to procurement guidelines;
• Preparing and submitting progress reports to management in the agreed format;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Applicants should be Ugandans holding an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying from a recognized University / Institution. Possession of a Post Graduate qualification in related courses from recognized Institution will be an added advantage
• Applicants should have a minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience in cost estimates of roads and building construction works in a reputable organization.
• Age: 25 years and above

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.

How to Apply:

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.

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Mandatory Instructions to Applicants: –

• Apply ON-LINE.
• 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.
• Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and only portable documents format (PDF) is allowed.
• 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.
• 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
• Falsification of documents will lead to automatic disqualification.

Application Process

• Visit the website https://vacancies.psc.go.ug/ors
• Click on ‘register as a new user’ to create your account and complete your profile starting with the bio data moving downwards
• If you already have an account, simply click on your right and update your profile
• Select a Job from the list of advertised jobs in the menu.
• View the Job Details and Click ‘Apply now’
• Review your application and SUBMIT.

1. 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.

Deadline: 19th March 2024. 

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