Technical Manager Job at SolarNow - Career Opportunity in Uganda
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Vacancy title:
Technical Manager

Jobs at:
SolarNow Services (U)Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Open

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Job Summary

The Technical Manager will be responsible for implementing SolarNow’s technical management strategy, policies and processes, ensuring client satisfaction through high quality installations that meet relevant standards, safety, and within budget.

 

Reporting
The Technical Manager will report to the Operations Manager and will work collaboratively with other desk managers.

 

Key Responsibilities

Management of Team – Plan, direct, coordinate and develop strategies for the installation, service and workshop team for the successful completion of tasks to ensure client satisfaction.

Technical and operational Performance-identify operational and technical issues to ensure timely, quality installations that meet relevant standards.

Staff Development-Mentor and coach team leaders to enable them develop productive teams Health and Safety-Promote, adhere to and ensure Health & Safety guidelines, standards and procedures are followed, ensuring good standards of onsite health and safety and to undertake health and safety risk assessments for each installation.

Communication and Reporting-Prepare timely and accurate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for the technical department and present them to Senior Management.

Management of the department-Manage the implementation and improvement of overall procedures and policies of the technical desk.

 

Requirements:
Education
Degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant field.

Experience
At least 3 years of progressive experience of managing teams.

Relevant experience in Renewable energy sector will be an added advantage.


Key Skills

  • Strong Organisation, Leadership and decision making Skills.
  • Ability to explain complex systems in simple terms.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team.
  • Problem solving, communication/listening skills.
  • Result oriented, capable to adapt to a dynamic environment.
  • Fluency in English
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word software applications
  • Project management skills.

About the Technical Manager
The Technical Manager is a key role to deliver a professional & high quality service for our commercial customers. You'll be a customer focused individual with a passion for renewables, an eye for detail and a track record in full project management. Review and evaluate proposed projects for technical and financial merits and adherence to program and standards. The Technical Manager is responsible for the management of the installation, service and workshop teams. You will work closely with other desks to identify, recommend, implement, and support technical solutions. As well as these responsibilities, the Technical manager will define and implement Technical policies, procedures, and best practices.

About SolarNow
SolarNow is an Asset financing company that sells high quality renewable energy products and appliances to households and businesses in Uganda. The company started operations in 2011 and has since opened 45 branches throughout Uganda. Expansion to the other East African Countries started in 2016

Conditions
SolarNow offers industry standard remuneration, health insurance & lunch. The place of work is at SolarNow’s HQ in Kampala (Uganda) but will require regular travel to the branches within Uganda.

Job application procedure
Interested candidates can send their motivation letter and CV to recruitmentug@solarnow.eu and copy solarnow@greatugandajobs.com

Job Info
Job Category: Corporate / Organisation Management jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Open
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Posted: 20-08-2017
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-08-2017
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 20-08-2064
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