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Job Summary

Job Title:
Technician - Mechanical
Employer:
Kakira Sugar Limited
Location:
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Engineering Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Friday, 27 December 2024

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About the Organisation

Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL) is a leading sugar manufacturer in Uganda. KSL boasts of two sugar estates, one in Kakira – Jinja and the other in Kayunga.

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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 2024 today? then you might be interested in Technician - Mechanical job at Kakira Sugar Limited

Full Time

Deadline: 

27 Dec 2024

Job Title

Technician - Mechanical job at Kakira Sugar Limited

Kakira Sugar Limited

Job Description

Job Title:   Technician - Mechanical

Organisation: Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL)

Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda


Maintaining and repairing of confectionary machineries such as candy depositor, ball forming machines, flat lollipop machine, candy die machine, compressed sugar table machine, pillow pack machine, Ball lollipop bunch machine, pouch making machine. Continuous cooking machine

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  • Carrying out preventive maintenance of machines in the Sweets Factory.

  • Cleaning the comprehension machine during the time of sweets production.

  • Reporting any malfunction of machines to the supervisor – production.

  • Handling machine fitting and carrying out other repairs on machines.

  • House keeping: Ensure high standards of hygiene in the work area.

  • Knowledge and Opportunity: maintains a clear and detailed knowledge of the industry trends, best practices

  • Other Duties: The Technician Mechanical conducts similar duties as he deems fit for the proper execution of his duties, and duties as assigned Supervisor- Maintenance.

Technician - Mechanical job at Kakira Sugar Limited

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  • Education: Diploma in mechanical engineering

  • Experience: A candidate for this position must have a minimum of 3 years of working experience in food and confectionary industry machinery.

  • Ms Office: A candidate for this position must proficient in the use of Ms Word, Ms Excel, and Power Point.

  • Communication skills.

  • Analytical and Interpersonal Skills: must also be self-motivated, be proactive going beyond the call of duty, have a keen eye for detail, be result-oriented, and have an ability to work stay calm under pressure.


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