Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks and all the operational assets associated with the business currently leased to Umeme Ltd. The company monitors Umeme Ltd and other Concessionaires in Uganda, directly distributes power in Ten (10) territories covering over 86 rural and border districts, operates a modern pole plant at Lugogo, and executes key rural electrification schemes on behalf of the Government of Uganda.
The Company is seeking to recruit qualified, competent, and highly motivated Ugandans for the role of Graduate Trainee – Technical
Number of Position(s) – 1 (one)
Reports to: Planning & Development Engineer
Department: Technical Services
Duty Station: Head Office
Key Responsibilities
- Study and support developed, plans to address quality of supply issues.
- Implement Load flow simulations for the distribution network
- Support efficient planning of loss reduction projects on the distribution network (both commercial and technical loss reduction projects)
- Support the cost of non-standard services
- Support in the commissioning of contractors’ works
- Support in the designing of commercial schemes.
- Support the updates of the Network GIS database at all times.
- Prepare a comprehensive report at the end of the training programme
- Carry out different duties in the department as may be assigned from time to time
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering
- One year’s working experience in an Electricity oriented entity
- Self-motivated and Eager to learn.
Application Information
For a detailed Job Description and application for this Job, please visit our website at – https://www.uedcl.co.ug/job-openings/. Only Applications received Online will be considered. To apply; upload your CV (Clearly indicating 3 referees with contacts), Cover letter, and all copies of Academic and other support documents. Put the Job title on the subject Line.
Address your application to The Head of Human Resource and Administration, UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala.
NB: Each document that is to be uploaded should not exceed a file size of 1 MB.
Closing Date: All applications MUST be submitted by, 5:00 PM, Friday, March 8, 2024. Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted for guidance on the next step.
NB: UEDCL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
