Wayleaves Officer job at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd( UETCL )

Vacancy title:
Wayleaves Officer

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Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 03 2025 

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 23 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) is a public Limited Company, fully owned by the Government of the Republic of Uganda and holds the following operational licenses. System Operator, Operation of the High Voltage Transmission Grid, Bulk Power Supply, Import and Export of Power and Public Infrastructure Provider (for ownership and operation of the Optic Fibre).
Our Vision is: “Electricity Transmission for Sustainable Regional Development.”
Our Mission is: “To buy, transmit and sell quality bulk power.”
UETCL invites applications from suitable and eligible candidates to fill the position of:
Job Title : Wayleaves Officer
Department : Corporate Services
Reports to : Senior Wayleaves Officer.
Job Purpose : To manage the company’s land and wayleaves for the efficient and safe transmission of electricity.

Key Results Area
• Prepare, negotiate and complete Wayleaves agreements and other consents in respect to Wayleaves Corridors.
• Investigate the Land Registry, Planning Authority and Utility Company
websites and other information sources to establish land or property ownership.
• Work closely with other Departments in the Company on matters relating to encroachment on Wayleaves corridor.
• Prepare and issue Notices of Encroachment on UETCL Wayleaves
corridors, participate in demolition of illegal structures and maintain encroachment free Wayleaves corridors.
• Undertake sensitisation and patrols and participate in Radio and
Television talk shows in order to create awareness about the restrictions in respect to Wayleaves corridors; participate in demarcation of Wayleaves corridor and act as a Contract Manager for the same.
• Oversee the payment of compensation, professional fees, and other
costs associated with Wayleaves damage claims.
• Track the status of all leasehold titles for the Company facilities, ensure that the leases due to expire are renewed in time; property rates together with ground rent are appropriately and properly assessed and paid timely.
• Ensure that all transmission lines that have been commissioned are timely handed over to the Survey & Valuation Section for Wayleaves management.
• Prepare budgets for Wayleaves management and participate in procurement processes regarding acquisition of service providers inregard to Wayleaves activities like demolition etc.
• Act as expert witness in court cases relating to Wayleaves corridor.
• Actively maintain excellent relationships with landowners, agents, Government Departments and other external bodies.
• Undertake assessment of damaged properties resulting from operation and maintenance works along the Wayleaves corridor; maintain close liaison with the Office of the Chief Government Valuer in matters regarding compensation of damages.
• Provide general technical assistance regarding Wayleaves management.
• Highlight priority Wayleaves that will have a direct impact on deliverables for the Company.
• Proactively monitor and maintain Wayleaves records; provide weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual status reports and work plans for tasks in regard to Wayleaves.
• Carry out any other activities as may be assigned by the supervisor.

THE PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
• Bachelor of Science in Land Economics, Bachelor of Science in Valuation, Bachelor of Science in Land Surveying or Bachelor of Science in Surveying and Land Information.
• 5years working experience and at least 3 years’ experience in land management, Wayleaves management or road reserves management
• Registration with the Surveyors Registration Board is an added advantage.
• Ability to handle public awareness campaigns

Other Skills:
• Interpersonal skills
• Excellent Oral and communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Honesty and Integrity
• Ability to work as a team

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

All qualified candidates should apply by clicking on the link below.
https://forms.gle/GxXFWvHam4ctZr8b8 

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