Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 12, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Eskom Uganda Ltd (EUL) is one of the leading electricity generation companies in Uganda. The company was incorporated on 22nd November 2002 and commenced operations on 1st April 2003. Eskom Uganda Limited (EUL) is a subsidiary company of Eskom Enterprises (Proprietary) Limited - South Africa, the investment arm of Eskom Holdings Ltd; the leading electricity generation company in Africa. Eskom Uganda Limited Operates and maintains the Nalubaale and Kiira power stations in Jinja under a 20 years concession. The power plants are owned by Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited. We provide reliable and sustainable hydropower for national development.
POSITION:SECTION HEAD ELECTRICAL
Position/Task Grade: C5 report to Engineering Manager
Area of specialization: To support the production process of EUL by improving plant availability, plant health and increasing asset life through application of good leadership and electrical engineering practices aimed at meeting the overall EUL business strategy
Department: Engineering
Department Business Unit: Eskom Uganda Limited
Location: Nalubaale & Kiira Power Station
Reference Number: SHE/2019/06 .

Key Responsibilities
• Executes Design work
• Performs technical duties
• Delivers standardization output
• Contributes to the integrity of the asset base
• Consults on discipline related issues
• Administration
• Supervises engineers in area of responsibility

Behaviour
• Emotionally stable
• Strong drive to learn
• Results and delivery focused
• Integrity
• Safety consciousness
• Professionalism
Skills
• Successful plant configuration
• Project management
• Technical problem solving skills .
• Life cycle planning skills
• Multidisciplinary problem solving
• Negotiation skills
Attributes
• Agility
• Visual acuity.
• Colour vision and distinction
• Eye/hand/feet coordination
• Physical strength
• Hearing

Minimum Requirements
Qualification(s):
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Compulsory Professional registration reputable body: Registered Engineer with Uganda Engineers Registration Board.
Competencies
• Power plant system and technology knowledge
• Design codes and standards
• Knowledge on relevant processes, policies, guidelines and legislations
• Technical problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Technical report writing
• Knowledge on industry safety

Job Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience:
• 5 Years of practical and related work experience as an Electrical Engineer in a hydro power plant is an added advantage.

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Job application procedure
NB: Please indicate and state the exact discipline your applying in your mail.
Closing date: 22 July 2019 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.' "
Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.

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