Reservoir Attendant, Estate and Works job at Makerere University

Vacancy title:
Reservoir Attendant, Estate and Works

Jobs at:
Makerere University

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 14 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 31 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Makerere University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for various academic, administrative, and support staff positions.

Responsibilities or duties

Monitor water levels in the tank to determine amount of water to be pumped to maintain specific levels of water for distribution to the entire University;

Clean water tanks and remove algae and other physical impurities from the tanks;

Operate the University generator to pump water into the tank;

Report any mechanical faults on the water pump and generator to the Supervisor;

Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Certificate in plumbing or an equivalent certificate in Mechanical Engineering.

Skills/Competences

Communication skills;

Team work;

Output oriented;

Interpersonal skills;

Computer literate;

Attention to detail.

Experience needed

None specified.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Tenure of Appointment: 4-year contract

Age Limit: APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT EXCEED FIFTY FIVE (55) YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

Remuneration: PU15

NOTE THAT: APPLICANTS FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 55 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

MAKERERE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

Detailed job profiles and the application link can be found at:

Click Here to Apply Now

All applications must be submitted electronically via the Makerere University Electronic Human Resource Management System through the above link (ehrms) Applicants will be required to provide the necessary information on the ehrms and attach the following documents:

• An application letter clearly stating the job applied for and duly signed by the applicant.
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae. The curriculum must also state the names and addresses of at least three referees.
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts from recognized academic institutions.
• Applicants for academic positions are required to attach their phd and or masters theses
• A minimum of three recommendation letters duly signed by the referees.

The application should be addressed to:

The Chief Human Resource Officer

Makerere University

P.O. Box 7062 Kampala

Closing Date: 14th September 2026, 17:00 HRS E.Α.Τ

NOTE THAT: APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT LECTURER SHOULD NOT EXCEED 40 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT LECTURER SHOULD HAVE A CGPA OF 4.0 AND ABOVE EXCEPT FOR APPLICANTS IN THE DEPARTMENTS OF PSYCHIATRY WHO SHOULD HAVE A COPA OF 3.60 AND ABOVE. APPLICANTS FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 55 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.