Vacancy title:
Engineering Manager

Jobs at:
Eskom Uganda Limited ( EUL )

Deadline of this Job:
2nd August 2018

Duty Station:
Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
Post: Engineering Manager
Task Grade: D3 reports to the Technical Director

Area of specification: To support Eskom Uganda Limited ( EUL ) in achieving its vision of providing reliable electricity by providing strategic direction and leadership to all engineering sections to make certain that the required engineering services are available and adequate to ensure that EUL achieves its objective of excellent asset care and be accountable for plant health and project delivery performance

Department: Engineering Department
Business Unit: Eskom Uganda Limited
Location: Nalubaale & Kiira PowerStation
Reference Number: ENGIMAN/2018/O7

Minimum Requirements
Qualification(s):

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• A Masters or Doctorate qualification in Engineering, Business Administration, Business Management or other related fields is an added advantage.
• Compulsory Professional registration reputable body: Registered as a Professional Engineer.

Experience:

• 7 years practical and related work experience in related industry
• Of which 3 years of experience are in management position.

Behaviour

• integrity and trustworthiness
• Professionalism
• Self-motivation
• Confidence
• Responsible and Accountable

Competencies

• Deep understanding of hydro-power operations and related practices in power generation.
• Stake holder and public relations
• Crisis and risk Management
• Hydro power regulatory requirements
• Understanding of energy sector in Uganda
• Finances and budgets
• International standards e.g. lSO, SHEQ
• Knowledge of contracts e.g. concession agreements, NEG etc,
• Influencing the strategic direction of a business
• Building effective teams
• Decision making and driving accountability
• Mentoring and coaching

Skills

• Strategy planning
• Ability to build strong and lasting relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication (English)
• Project management and coordination
• Leadership and team management skills
• Computer literate (Microsoft office suite)
• Ability to motivate others to improve their Productivity

Attributes

• Strong Business Acumen
• Innovative
• Quality ,Safety and Environmentally conscious

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership support to the Engineering sections in order to effectively manage plant assets to achieve EUL's technical objectives
• Provide regular updates on departmental KPI's, progress, and challenges
• Manage the performance of direct reports by implementing effective talent and people Management strategies
• Oversee and manage the finances and budget underthe engineering sections

Job application procedure
Applications to be submitted electronically at recruitment@eskom.co.ug

“if you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful."