JOB DETAILS:

Uganda Clays Limited (“UCL”) is a public company which is listed on the Uganda Stock Exchange. It manufactures a broad range of high quality clay baked building products. It is a market leader in the industry. UCL’s main business operations are in two locations. The head office and one factory are located at Kajjansi on the Kampala-Entebbe highway. The Company also has a branch office and second factory at Kamonkoli in Budaka District, on the Tirinyi-Mbale highway. UCL was first registered in Uganda as a private Limited Liability Company in 1950 but the company’s ownership has changed hands over time. UCL was the first company to be listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange. Currently the principal shareholders are National Social Security Fund (32.5%), National Insurance Corporation (17.8%) while the rest of the shares are owned by institutions and 2,809 individuals.
In carrying out its Vision and mission, UCL contracted ABS Consulting Group to assist in a competence based recruitment and selection process seeking to hire qualified and self-motivated individuals to fill the following positions:
Job Title: Managing Director
Reports To: Board of Directors
Supervises: Heads of Department- Human Resources and Support Services, Finance, Production, Audit, Sales & Marketing, Quality Manager, Procurement Manager, and General Manager, Operations – Kamonkoli Factory

Scope of Responsibilities

The Managing Director is responsible for working together with the Board to ensure that UCL has a clear and compelling vision and strategic plan; and an effective system of strategic measurement and governance.

The detailed responsibilities include:

• Strategic Development and Implementation
• Board Governance
• Financial Management
• National Representation
• Team Management
• To carry out other duties as requested by the Board

Education and Professional qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a Business related field or Engineering from a recognized institution.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Economics or Management from a recognized institution.
• At least 15 years of experience at top management level.
• Must have a good understanding of the manufacturing or construction sectors. Experience in strategic management with excellent communication, presentation and public speaking skills.
• Excellent organisational leadership, analytical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate a record of accomplishment in leading senior management staff and multiple diverse teams.

Job Education: Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree
Job Experience: 15 years
Work Hours: 8

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your application enclosing detailed curriculum vitae giving three references, copies of academic and professional certificates postal address and daytime telephone contact not later than 5:00pm, Friday 19ih June 2020 addressed to: The Managing Director ABS Consulting Group Workers House, 1 Pilkington Road, gth Floor, Southern Wing P.O. Box 29526, Kampala, Uganda Other Information: Applications can be hand delivered to our offices on Workers House, 1 Pilkington Road, 9th Floor, or emailed to [email protected]   Our Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification, and applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date : 19 June 2020