IT Manager job at Bukoola chemicals
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Dec-18
Location: Kampala
IT Manager 2025-12-17T19:41:03+00:00 Bukoola chemicals https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_6831/logo/Bukoola%20chemicals.jpeg https://bukoolachemicals.com/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Computer & IT,Management,Business Operations 2026-01-03T17:00:00+00:00 8 Position Overview We are seeking a strategic and technically skilled IT Manager to lead our Information Technology function. This role ensures secure, reliable, and efficient ICT systems while driving digital transformation initiatives and maintaining strong cybersecurity standards. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, supervise the IT Officer, and support business operations through excellent ICT service delivery and continuous system improvements. Key Responsibilities IT Infrastructure & Systems: - Oversee networks, servers, hardware, cloud services, and business systems performance
- Ensure proper installation, maintenance, and upgrading of all ICT equipment
- Provide escalated technical support and minimize system downtime
Cybersecurity & Compliance: - Implement and enforce cybersecurity measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and backups
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and respond to security incidents
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (DPA 2019) and ICT audit requirements
Systems & Digital Transformation: - Lead implementation and optimization of business systems (ERP, HRMIS, CRM, production systems)
- Assess automation needs and propose digitalization improvements.
- Ensure system upgrades and integrations are delivered on time.
ICT Governance & Reporting: - Develop and enforce ICT policies, SOPs, and service standards
- Maintain documentation of ICT architecture, configurations, and licenses
- Prepare monthly and quarterly ICT performance reports
Vendor & Budget Management: - Manage ICT procurement and vendor relationships (ISPs, ERP providers, consultants)
- Monitor ICT expenditure and ensure cost efficiency
- Oversee asset management for all ICT equipment
Required Qualifications Education: - Bachelorâs degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Professional certifications (ITIL, CCNA, MCSE, cybersecurity, or cloud credentials) are an added advantage
Experience: - Minimum 3 years progressive ICT experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior technical role
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or fast-paced operational environments preferred
Technical Skills: - Strong knowledge of networks (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi), servers, cloud systems, and virtualization
- Proficiency in Windows Server, Linux, databases, Odoo, and enterprise applications
- Knowledge of cybersecurity tools, monitoring systems, and backup technologies
Key Competencies: - Strong leadership and team management capability
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication with technical and non-technical teams
- Strong planning, prioritization, and project management abilities
- High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
What We Offer - Competitive salary package
- Opportunity to lead digital transformation initiatives
- Professional development and certification support
- Oversee networks, servers, hardware, cloud services, and business systems performance
- Ensure proper installation, maintenance, and upgrading of all ICT equipment
- Provide escalated technical support and minimize system downtime
- Implement and enforce cybersecurity measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and backups
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and respond to security incidents
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (DPA 2019) and ICT audit requirements
- Lead implementation and optimization of business systems (ERP, HRMIS, CRM, production systems)
- Assess automation needs and propose digitalization improvements.
- Ensure system upgrades and integrations are delivered on time.
- Develop and enforce ICT policies, SOPs, and service standards
- Maintain documentation of ICT architecture, configurations, and licenses
- Prepare monthly and quarterly ICT performance reports
- Manage ICT procurement and vendor relationships (ISPs, ERP providers, consultants)
- Monitor ICT expenditure and ensure cost efficiency
- Oversee asset management for all ICT equipment
- Strong knowledge of networks (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi), servers, cloud systems, and virtualization
- Proficiency in Windows Server, Linux, databases, Odoo, and enterprise applications
- Knowledge of cybersecurity tools, monitoring systems, and backup technologies
- Strong leadership and team management capability
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication with technical and non-technical teams
- Strong planning, prioritization, and project management abilities
- High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Bachelorâs degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Professional certifications (ITIL, CCNA, MCSE, cybersecurity, or cloud credentials) are an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years progressive ICT experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior technical role
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or fast-paced operational environments preferred
JOB-6943074f821c1 Vacancy title: IT Manager Jobs at: Bukoola chemicals Deadline of this Job: Saturday, January 3 2026 Duty Station: Kampala | Kampala Summary Date Posted: Wednesday, December 17 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Position Overview We are seeking a strategic and technically skilled IT Manager to lead our Information Technology function. This role ensures secure, reliable, and efficient ICT systems while driving digital transformation initiatives and maintaining strong cybersecurity standards. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, supervise the IT Officer, and support business operations through excellent ICT service delivery and continuous system improvements. Key Responsibilities IT Infrastructure & Systems: - Oversee networks, servers, hardware, cloud services, and business systems performance
- Ensure proper installation, maintenance, and upgrading of all ICT equipment
- Provide escalated technical support and minimize system downtime
Cybersecurity & Compliance: - Implement and enforce cybersecurity measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and backups
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and respond to security incidents
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (DPA 2019) and ICT audit requirements
Systems & Digital Transformation: - Lead implementation and optimization of business systems (ERP, HRMIS, CRM, production systems)
- Assess automation needs and propose digitalization improvements.
- Ensure system upgrades and integrations are delivered on time.
ICT Governance & Reporting: - Develop and enforce ICT policies, SOPs, and service standards
- Maintain documentation of ICT architecture, configurations, and licenses
- Prepare monthly and quarterly ICT performance reports
Vendor & Budget Management: - Manage ICT procurement and vendor relationships (ISPs, ERP providers, consultants)
- Monitor ICT expenditure and ensure cost efficiency
- Oversee asset management for all ICT equipment
Required Qualifications Education: - Bachelorâs degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Professional certifications (ITIL, CCNA, MCSE, cybersecurity, or cloud credentials) are an added advantage
Experience: - Minimum 3 years progressive ICT experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or senior technical role
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or fast-paced operational environments preferred
Technical Skills: - Strong knowledge of networks (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi), servers, cloud systems, and virtualization
- Proficiency in Windows Server, Linux, databases, Odoo, and enterprise applications
- Knowledge of cybersecurity tools, monitoring systems, and backup technologies
Key Competencies: - Strong leadership and team management capability
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication with technical and non-technical teams
- Strong planning, prioritization, and project management abilities
- High integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism
What We Offer - Competitive salary package
- Opportunity to lead digital transformation initiatives
- Professional development and certification support
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 36 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Interested in applying for this job? bukoola.com&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Saturday,%20January%203%202026">Click here to submit your application now. How to Apply Submit the following documents: - Cover letter highlighting your relevant experience
- Updated CV with three professional references
- Copies of academic certificates and professional certifications
Subject Line: Application for IT Manager Application Deadline: 3rd January 2026 We are an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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