National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) a leading organization in the Water sector in Uganda with a Vision “To be the Leading Customer Service Oriented Utility in the World” invites applicants with proven integrity and initiative, result oriented, excellent customer care and able to work in the field to fill the following positions;

EJA: 02/2021: Water Technicians – (No 100) Positions

Department: Engineering
Key Result Areas

(a) Coordinates and monitors the activities of leak repairs on the network in order to minimize water losses.
(b) Carries out network patrols for purposes of leaks identification, reporting and repair.
(c) Monitors water pressures and recommends necessary actions.
(d) Ensures that all water connections conform to the procedures and standards laid down.
(e) Investigates water complaints lodged by customers and recommends practical solutions.
(f) Carries out field investigations on all accounts to identify Non Revenue Water (NRW) elements like (illegal water use, service like leakage, shallow pipes, defective meters among others).
(g) Investigates all suppressed accounts in his/her territory for suspected illegal water use.
(h) Carries out field investigations on all non-nwsc registered properties and premises to identify possible illegal water use.
(i) Handles defective meters.
(j) Carries out disconnections and reconnections as may be instructed.
(k) Carries out new connections in line with the laid down procedures.
(l) Carries out network repairs and maintenance regularly.
(m) Investigates all technical failures in the network as may be required.
(n) Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Required qualifications, experience and skills

• A higher /ordinary Diploma in Civil or Water Engineering, or Advanced /Ordinary Craftsman Certificate in Plumbing and Pipe fitting from a recognized institution.
• At least two (2) years relevant working experience.

Job requirements and Personal attributes.
• Must be able to work for long hours in the field with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to respond to any emergencies at short notice even at odd hours.
• Must be dependable and highly reliable.
• Must Result oriented, team player and flexible
Age limit: Below 30 years.

Method of Application

Interested applicants who believe they meet the criteria given above should send in their applications (hard copies) and detailed curriculum vitae with two referees address to the Director Human Resources, National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Plot 3 Nakasero Rd. P.O. Box 7053, Kampala.
To be considered your application must be received by close of business on Thursday 19th August 2021, at 5.00 p.m.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.