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Uganda Railways Corporation
Government Agency
Kampala, Uganda
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC), established in 1977 following the dissolution of the East African Railways Corporation, serves as Uganda's primary railway system, reporting to the Ministry of Works and Transport.
The corporation's mission is to establish and manage reliable, efficient, and safe railway and marine transport services in East Africa to foster sustainable economic and social development. URC oversees a network spanning approximately 1,266 kilometers, including operational sections like the Malaba–Jinja–Kampala main line (251 km), and lines connecting Kampala to Port Bell and Nalukolongo. Despite historical challenges such as civil unrest and infrastructure degradation, URC has made significant strides in revamping services, notably relaunching cargo operations to Tanzania's Port of Dar es Salaam after a decade-long hiatus.
The corporation fosters a work culture emphasizing professionalism and dedication, offering various job opportunities to contribute to Uganda's transportation sector. Guided by core values of integrity, accountability, and excellence, URC actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives aimed at enhancing community well-being and supporting national development goals. For more information, visit their official website at www.urc.go.ug.
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Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
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Category:
Engineering Jobs
Vacancies:
1
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Closing:
Friday, 31 October 2025
Views:
173
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
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Category:
Engineering Jobs
Vacancies:
1
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Closing:
Friday, 31 October 2025
Views:
87
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
Responsible for navigational watchkeeping of the ship, maintaining safety equipment like lifeboats and firefighting gear, performing shipboard administrative tasks, and assisting senior officers in the deck department’s overall duties.
Category:
Administrative jobs
Vacancies:
1
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Closing:
Friday, 31 October 2025
Views:
343
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)
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Category:
Engineering Jobs
Vacancies:
1
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Closing:
Friday, 15 August 2025
Views:
26
Uganda Railway Corporation (URC)
The Principal Mechanical Engineer – Operations will oversee the availability, reliability, and safety of rolling stock and related mechanical assets essential to URC’s railway operations.
Category:
Engineering Jobs
Vacancies:
1
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Closing:
Friday, 15 August 2025
Views:
62
Uganda Railway Corporation (URC)
The role requires driving digital transformation, implementing predictive maintenance systems, and guiding engineering teams toward operational excellence, safety, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness in rail transport.
Category:
Engineering Jobs
Vacancies:
1
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Closing:
Friday, 15 August 2025
Views:
49
Uganda Railways Corporation
Provide support to the section on monitoring and evaluation activities at Uganda Railways Corporation, contributing to the development, implementation, and assessment of projects and plans.