Umeme Limited Quality Assurance Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda

Umeme Limited is a major investment of Actis’ Infrastructure 2 fund. Actis is a leading investor in the emerging markets, investing exclusively in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Presently Actis manages over US$4.8bn worth of investment on behalf of more than 100 institutional investors. The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom, a UK Government-owned company, is the largest investor in Actis’ infrastructure 2 fund and as such has a relationship with Umeme Ltd indirectly through Actis.”

As a responsible employer Umeme is committed to providing competitive employment terms to its employees in addition to providing safe and reliable electricity improving customer service, minimizing energy losses and operating in a cost effective, manner. To help in achieving these goals Umeme is looking to recruit individuals with high integrity, dedication and commitment to fill the positions of System Operations Manager and Quality Assurance Manager in the Network Control Section.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
REF No UM/CTO/02/09/II .
Reports to: Chief Technical Officer

Job Purpose:
Responsible for developing and maintaining engineering standards, materials specifications, technology research and engineering quality management I

Key responsibilities;
• Developing and maintaining a materials specifications bank
• Preparation of tender documents for materials procurement and tender technical evaluation
• Developing and maintaining engineering standards, drawings, work procedures and work instructions !
• Developing and managing a quality management document control system
• Researching and ensuring that Umeme engineering practice is up to date with latest technology
• Developing training programs for engineering personnel to ensure they are up to date with latest standards, procedures and technology

Job requirement
Required qualifications and experience:
• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
• A post graduate qualification in Business or Management will be an advantage
• Qualification in ISO quality assurance standards
• At least five (5) years post qualification in a leadership role

Knowledge and Skills:
• Strong leadership Skills,
• Team builder and mentor,
• Strong interpersonal skills,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills,
• Competence in the use of computer data management packages, excel access

How to apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for this challenging position, please send your application together with a detailed curriculum vitae to the Human Resources Manager Umeme at lugogo plot 5C 3rd Street Industrial Area or e-mail recruit.hr@umeme.co.ug. Applications should be received by on Friday 30th September 201 I.