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Senior Auto Electrician job at Kakira Sugar | Apply Now
Jinja, Uganda
Kakira Sugar Limited, established in 1930 by Muljibhai Madhvani, is Uganda's leading sugar manufacturer and a flagship enterprise of the Madhvani Group. The company operates a state-of-the-art, fully integrated complex in Kakira, Jinja District, processing over 2 million tonnes of sugarcane annually to produce more than 180,000 tonnes of sugar, accounting for approximately half of Uganda's national sugar production. In addition to sugar, Kakira generates 51 megawatts of green electricity from bagasse, produces over 20 million litres of high-quality ethanol from molasses, and manufactures premium spirits and confectioneries.
The company fosters a work culture that emphasizes excellence, innovation, and sustainability, offering employees opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. Kakira Sugar is committed to corporate social responsibility, providing amenities such as serviced accommodation and midday meals to its employees, and actively engaging in community development initiatives. For more information, visit their official website at https://kakirasugar.com/.
Are you looking for Engineering jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in Senior Auto Electrician job at Kakira Sugar
Full Time
Deadline:
10 Oct 2025
Job Title
Senior Auto Electrician job at Kakira Sugar
Kakira Sugar
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Auto Electrician
Organisation: Kakira Sugar
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda
Job Summary:
To oversee and handle the repair, servicing and maintenance of Auto Electrical systems in light and heavy vehicles.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
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Deadline: 10th October 2025
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How to Apply
Oversee and handle the repair and maintenance of auto electrical parts of machines.
Identify and handle other electrical problems on the machine that may not have been captured in the job card independently.
Check and ascertain that all electrical functions have been attended to before releasing the machines.
Attend to problems in air conditioning.
Report premature failures of machine parts to the Supervisor for remedial action.
Coordinate with the Supervisor in identifying spares that need to be stocked for future requirements.
Write requisitions for spare parts and verify whether the right ones have been delivered.
Train other auto electricians to understand and work on the electronic systems and software installed on the latest new model equipment.
Write job cards and maintain accurate records on used spares and battery.
Make routine reports on pending and accomplished tasks in the absence of a supervisor.
Adhere to the safety, health and environment policy of the company
Perform another related duties as may be prevailing assigned by the Auto Electrical Supervisor/Management from time to time.
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Demonstrable knowledge in repairing starter motors, alternator batteries, DC systems and air conditioning, knowledgeable in electronic circuits of the latest technology, competent in auto electrical procedures, good supervisory and leadership skills, good communication and interpersonal skills.
Education:
A diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a Craft Certificate part II in Motor Vehicle Technology from a recognized Institution.
Experience, Skills and Competences:
A minimum of three (3) years hands on experience in repairing and handling auto electrical systems in a recognized organization or dealer of any of the mentioned heavy machines.
