Job Title: Surveyor
Organisation: Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
REF: UNMC-2025-EE-02-04
About Organisation:
The Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) was established under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, (Act No. 25 of 2022) and incorporated under the Companies Act 2012, (Act No.1 of 2012). It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNMC is to manage the commercial holding and participating interests of the State in the mining and mineral industry to ensure that the country obtains optimal value from its mineral resources.
Job Summary: Responsible for conducting surveys to assess the topography, boundaries, and layout of the land used by our client for cultivation, processing plants, and other infrastructure.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed topographical, boundary, and elevation surveys of plantations and factory sites.
- Measure and map the layout of land parcels for cultivation, irrigation, and construction projects.
- Accurately mark out land boundaries to avoid encroachments and manage land ownership issues.
- Analyze land survey data to produce detailed maps, reports, and sketches for decision-making.
- Maintain accurate records of all survey data, including measurements, field notes, and digital models.
- Prepare maps, charts, and diagrams that reflect accurate information about land contours, elevations, and features relevant to the company’s agricultural and factory operations.
- Provide periodic reports to management on land survey findings, potential land usage, and any discrepancies.
- Collaborate with agronomists, engineers, and project managers on land use and development planning for sugarcane farms and facilities.
- Assist in the identification of suitable land for future expansion of plantations and sugar production facilities.
- Help resolve disputes related to land ownership, boundaries, or encroachment by providing accurate survey information.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Land Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in land surveying, preferably in the mineral and industrial sectors.
- Experience with surveying large-scale agricultural lands and infrastructure is an advantage.
- Proficient in using surveying instruments such as Total Stations, GPS, Theodolites, and related technologies.
- Strong knowledge of land laws, mapping techniques, and surveying principles.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in measurement and data collection.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex spatial problems.
- Age: 25-35 years
How to Apply:
Applicant should visit the UNMC website at www.unmc.co.ug or the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development website: www.memd.go.ug to view the detailed job description, select and apply for the job of choice and submit application through the online application system https://form.jotform.com/250122842226548
Only applications received online will be accepted. Applicants are required to attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents. (Note that the academic documents should be certified by the awarding local institutions while awards by foreign institutions should be certified by the foreign institution or a duly authorized Certification body of that country) All applicants must attach soft copies of relevant motivation letter, CV and academic transcripts in word and PDF formats only.
Applications without Certified academic documents will not be considered.
UNMC offers a highly dynamic work environment and provides competitive and attractive benefits.
Deadline: Friday 19th April 2025 at 5:00pm
NB: Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
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