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Asset Care Manager

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Diageo

SUMMARY: Diageo is seeking an Asset Care Manager to lead asset care strategy and capital investment implementation at its UBL site in Kampala. The role focuses on equipment reliability, maintenance performance, budget and spares management, asset care capability development, and CAPEX planning and delivery.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Roll out and implement site asset care strategic plans and continually review alignment of the strategy.

  • Manage budgets for asset care, utilities, and CAPEX, and deliver key asset care performance metrics.

  • Develop maintenance planning guidelines to improve plant availability, reliability, and asset life cycle performance.

  • Monitor equipment life-cycle costs and advise on modification, upgrade, or replacement needs.

  • Drive efficiency in maintenance spares inventory management and support capability reviews and training needs for senior engineers.

  • Lead CAPEX origination, development, approval, tender support, and project implementation in line with company standards and compliance requirements.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

6 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

17 Apr 2026

Application Details:

Requirements:

  • University degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Chemical, Production, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.

  • Registration at corporate level with the Engineers Registration Board or equivalent statutory body, and corporate membership of the Institution of Engineers of Uganda or equivalent professional body.

  • At least 8 years of first-line management experience.

  • At least 5 years of experience in plant maintenance management.

  • Proven planning, leadership, and project management skills, with strong understanding of plant operational and maintenance requirements.

  • Strong business mindset, leadership ability, and adaptability to change.

Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Mota-Engil

SUMMARY: Mota-Engil is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Maintenance to support maintenance control activities for heavy equipment and machinery within the project workshop. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance planning, equipment inspections, maintenance records management, and improving equipment reliability and availability.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plan, implement, and monitor maintenance control systems for heavy equipment and machinery.

  • Carry out inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance in line with service schedules.

  • Manage maintenance records and track equipment history.

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance according to established plans.

  • Analyse breakdown trends and recommend solutions to improve equipment reliability.

  • Coordinate spare parts and consumables availability with procurement and stores teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Location:

Buliisa, Uganda

Date Posted: 

8 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

22 Apr 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online through the recruitment portal: https://careers.mota-engil.com/job/BULIISA-MECHANICAL-ENGINEER-MAINTENANCE-_mf-%28UG%29-419/1375202233/

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from a recognised institution.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in maintenance of heavy equipment, with strong focus on maintenance controls.

  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office tools.

  • Strong technical and analytical skills in diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems.

  • Experience in the automotive, construction, or heavy machinery sector.

  • Good communication, teamwork, organisation, and documentation skills.

Line Boring Technician

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Mota-Engil

SUMMARY: Mota-Engil is seeking a Line Boring Technician to support on-site precision machining and repair of worn or damaged bores in heavy construction and earthmoving equipment. The role focuses on line boring, bore welding, precision measurement, equipment restoration to OEM specifications, and coordination of repair activities in workshop and field environments.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform on-site line boring operations to repair worn or misaligned bores in heavy equipment.

  • Conduct bore welding and machining to restore damaged bores to OEM specifications.

  • Set up, align, and operate portable hydraulic or electric line boring machines and related tooling.

  • Carry out precision measurements using bore gauges, micrometers, dial indicators, and alignment tools.

  • Interpret technical drawings, manuals, and specifications to determine machining requirements.

  • Prepare technical reports, maintain tools and equipment, and ensure compliance with engineering and HSE standards.

Location:

Buliisa, Uganda

Date Posted: 

8 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

16 Apr 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply online through the recruitment portal: https://careers.mota-engil.com/job/KUMI%2C-LIRA%2C-BULISA-LINE-BORING-TECHNICIAN_-MF-%28UG%29-208/1373465633/

Requirements:

  • Diploma or certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Machining, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, or a related technical field.

  • Minimum 5 years of proven hands-on experience in line boring, machining, or heavy equipment maintenance.

  • Experience using portable line boring machines and welding equipment in construction, mining, or heavy industry environments.

  • Experience repairing heavy construction and earthmoving equipment such as excavators, loaders, and dump trucks.

  • Strong precision machining, alignment, and technical drawing interpretation skills.

  • Ability to work independently in field environments, with good teamwork, communication, and safety awareness.

Building Systems Installation Intern

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Proxima Solutions

SUMMARY: Proxima Solutions is seeking a Building Systems Installation Intern to support on-site installation of security and access systems in Kampala. The role focuses on CCTV, biometric access control, intercom and gate automation installation, structured cabling, and site support to senior engineers.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Install CCTV cameras and surveillance systems.

  • Set up biometric readers and access control systems.

  • Install intercom and gate automation equipment.

  • Handle structured cabling and electrical wiring in buildings.

  • Support senior engineers during client site installations.

  • Maintain installation logs and site reports.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

8 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

2 May 2026

Application Details:

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Electronics & Telecommunications.

  • Final-year student or recent graduate from 2024 or 2025.

  • Understanding of building electrical wiring and structured cabling.

  • Interest in security and surveillance technology.

  • Based in Kampala or able to commute to Kampala.

  • Detail-oriented, precise, and safety-conscious.

Automotive Installation Intern

Category:

Engineering

Company:

Proxima Solutions

SUMMARY: Proxima Solutions is seeking an Automotive Installation Intern to support installation of vehicle tracking and monitoring systems in Kampala. The role focuses on fitting GPS trackers, fuel sensors, and dash cameras, handling vehicle wiring, supporting field installations, and maintaining installation records.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Install GPS tracking devices on fleet vehicles.

  • Fit fuel monitoring sensors and dash cameras.

  • Handle vehicle electrical wiring and connections.

  • Assist senior engineers on client vehicle installation sites.

  • Perform basic diagnostics and cable management.

  • Maintain installation logs and job reports.

Location:

Kampala, Uganda

Date Posted: 

8 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

2 May 2026

Application Details:

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Automotive Engineering or Motor Vehicle Technology.

  • Final-year student or recent graduate from 2024 or 2025.

  • Hands-on experience with vehicle electrical systems.

  • Comfortable working in the field and at client sites.

  • Based in Kampala or able to commute to Kampala.

  • Reliable, punctual, and eager to learn.

Program Technical Lead

Category:

Physical & Environ. Sci.

Company:

CESVI - Cooperazione e Sviluppo Onlus

SUMMARY: CESVI is seeking a Program Technical Lead to support forestry restoration and environmental sustainability programming in Uganda. The role focuses on technical leadership for restoration activities, consortium coordination, capacity building, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with forestry standards and donor requirements.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide technical guidance for Collaborative Forest Management, community stewardship schemes, and Natural Forestry Regeneration activities.

  • Lead technical planning and execution of restoration activities in degraded and erosion-prone areas.

  • Develop and standardise technical guidelines, methodologies, and tools for use across consortium partners.

  • Conduct technical field monitoring visits, assess adherence to restoration protocols, and identify mitigation measures for technical risks.

  • Support partner organisations through technical mentoring, coordination meetings, and capacity building on restoration best practices.

  • Liaise with government institutions and district authorities, support community forest governance structures, and contribute to donor reporting and knowledge sharing.

Location:

Uganda

Date Posted: 

8 Apr 2026

Date Expiring: 

21 Apr 2026

Application Details:

  • Apply through CESVI’s recruitment process for the Program Technical Lead, Uganda role: https://cesvi.eu/jobs/program-technical-lead-uganda/

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.

  • Safeguarding and health suitability checks form part of the recruitment process.


Requirements:

  • University degree in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences, or a related field.

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in forestry, forest landscape restoration, agro-forestry, community-based natural resource management, or climate resilience.

  • Demonstrated experience in Collaborative Forest Management, Natural Forestry Regeneration, or similar participatory forestry approaches.

  • Experience monitoring forestry indicators and contributing to technical and donor reporting.

  • Proven experience supervising or providing technical oversight to multi-stakeholder or multi-partner projects.

  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of English; experience with EU-funded projects, Ugandan forestry policy frameworks, or government and multi-stakeholder platforms is an added advantage.

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