Information Technology Technician(Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited)-Job vacancies in Uganda

Job Title:  Information Technology Technician
Organisation: Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited (UETCL)
Job location:   Kampala, Uganda
Deadline:  13th December, 2013
Reports to:        Senior Information Technology Support Officer

About UETCL:
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company limited (UETCL) is responsible for bulk purchase of electricity from the generating companies and selling it in bulk to the distribution companies throughout Uganda. UETCL is also responsible for exports and imports of electricity to Uganda. Our vision is: “To Become a leading strategic business partner in the transmission and Single Buyer Business and to support sustainable energy development in Uganda.”

Job Summary:
The Information Technology Technician will install, maintain, issue and repair all IT infrastructure and equipment of the organization according to the TIA/EIA, IEE and Industry standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Install, configure and maintain UETCL LAN and WAN infrastructure according to the Company IT strategy and TIA standards.
•     Test, repair, carry out routine checks and maintenance schedules of IT equipment in the organization according to manufacture’s recommendations and IEE standards.
•     File maintenance, consumable and breakdown records and write periodic reports as per the IT policy.
•     Provide help desk support to IT hardware users in order to maximize computer resource utilization as required by the ICT policy.
•     Train staff in use of existing and new IT hardware infrastructure.
•     Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

•     The applicant should hold an Ordinary Diploma in Electrical/Electronics / Computer Engineering or equivalent professional qualifications from a recognised technical institute.
•     Experience in maintenance of IT hardware systems such as Printers, Computers, Laptops, Photocopiers, LAN and WAN
•     Computer literacy skills
•     Possess a valid driving permit.
•     Ability to withstand stressful work situations and have willingness to work long hours outside the normal hours.
•     A person of integrity, highly motivated, pro-active and committed team player.

Age: Less than 40 years

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications enclosing photocopies of academic qualification certificates and testimonials along with their curriculum vitae indicating contact postal address, daytime contact telephone, fax or e-mail and giving three (3) referees to:
The Manager, Human Resource and Administration 
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited 
P. O. Box 7625, Kampala, Uganda.