ESTATES OFFICER

UGANDA INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology, a public tertiary and a renowned training institution, in the area of Information and Communications Technology, invites applications for the following post:-

ESTATES OFFICER - (UICT Scale 6)

Number of Posts: 1 Department: Office of Institute Secretary

Reporting to: Institute Secretary Main purpose of the post: The Estates Officer Coordinates and oversees the maintenance of the Institute estate facilities, services and utilities to effectively service the core business. Main Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for the overall day to day maintenance of all Institute buildings, plant and services. In charge of all plant electrical and electronic maintenance works Supervise maintenance of grounds to ensure tidiness Prepares regular reports on estates facilities Ensure that the planned maintenance programmes are followed and that materials and necessary resources are ordered and available as required Monitor and carry out quality control of works carried out. Verify and certify contractors’ jobs on completion of satisfactory work. Ensure that the security service provider is vigilant and takes all reasonable precautions to secure the Institute. Supervises assigned staff In-charge of estates water and sewerage system and electrical installations including the standby generator Ensure that Institute vehicles, motor cycles, bicycles etc are used appropriately and properly maintained. Make estimates for maintenance works Supervises hired-out facilities for functions/ceremonies Ensures general cleanliness of all estates buildings Participate in the development of infrastructural strategic and operational plans for the Institute

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS An honours degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture or Construction Management. Three years experience in similar position. Must have a driving license. Must be computer literate. Knowledge of architectural software and experience in …………will be of added advantage.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

Successful candidates for the above posts will sign a 5-year renewable contract with the Institute.

HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates are invited to submit  applications with CV’s and copies of testimonials, certificates and transcripts to: The Principal, Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology.

We thank all applicants for responding to our advertisement but we can only respond to short-listed candidates. Therefore, if you are not contacted, consider your application unsuccessful.