Senior Connections Officer _ Quality Assurance job at Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Background

The Senior Connections Officer – Quality Assurance is responsible for ensuring that all connection works meet approved technical standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational quality benchmarks. The role safeguards the integrity, safety, and reliability of connection installations through inspections, audits, process improvement, and continuous monitoring of field activities.

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks. The company sales and distributes electricity in Uganda as per ERA License issued on 31 December 2024 covering over 135 political districts, operates a modern pole plant at Lugogo, and executes key rural electrification schemes on behalf of the Government of Uganda.

UEDCL is seeking to recruit qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandans to fill the following positions;

Responsibilities

Quality Control & Inspection

Conduct routine and targeted inspections of connection materials and installations to verify compliance with approved regulatory standards, and safety procedures. Identify non- conformities and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Process monitoring and improvement

Monitor quality of works and recommend improvement measures, analyze recurring installation defects and implement preventive strategies while promoting best practices in connection delivery.

Contractors and field activities oversight

Evaluate workmanship of contractors and field teams, provide feedback and technical guidance to improve installation quality and conduct contractor performance assessments.

Reporting and documentation

Prepare quality inspection reports and compliance summaries with accurate records of audits, findings, and corrective actions.

Risk and safety assurance

Identify safety risks associated with connection works, support enforcement of safety standards and incident prevention, and participate in investigations of quality- related failures.

Capacity building

Train field staff and contractors on quality standards and procedures to promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Expected Output:

100% connection compliance rate with Independent Verification Agency reports

Reduction in material and installation failures

Timely re-imbursement of connection funds

Integrity and safety compliance of connection processes.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline.

Membership in recognized professional bodies such as UIPE and ERB is an added advantage.

Minimum of 5 years' experience in utility operations, inspections, or quality assurance.

Experience supervising technical field work is desirable.

Competencies

Strong understanding of technical standards and QA processes

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Inspection and audit capability

Communication and reporting skills

Integrity and accountability

• Conduct routine and targeted inspections of connection materials and installations to verify compliance with approved regulatory standards, and safety procedures.
• Identify non- conformities and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor quality of works and recommend improvement measures.
• Analyze recurring installation defects and implement preventive strategies while promoting best practices in connection delivery.
• Evaluate workmanship of contractors and field teams.
• Provide feedback and technical guidance to improve installation quality.
• Conduct contractor performance assessments.
• Prepare quality inspection reports and compliance summaries with accurate records of audits, findings, and corrective actions.
• Identify safety risks associated with connection works.
• Support enforcement of safety standards and incident prevention.
• Participate in investigations of quality- related failures.
• Train field staff and contractors on quality standards and procedures to promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Strong understanding of technical standards and QA processes
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Inspection and audit capability
• Communication and reporting skills
• Integrity and accountability

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline.
• Membership in recognized professional bodies such as UIPE and ERB is an added advantage.