Vacancy title:
Estates officer (Civil)

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering, Construction, Cleaning & Facilities, Management]

Jobs at:
Nkumba University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 27 2026

Duty Station:
Nkumba University, Entebbe | Entebbe

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Nkumba University is a private chartered University (Legal Notice No. 3 of 2007). The mission of Nkumba University is to provide an environment that enables the cultivation of Competence, Creativity and Character in the academic, professional and social interactions. The University in a bid to fulfill its mission and vision, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position.

Responsibilities or duties

Assisting the Director Planning and Infrastructural Development to fulfil the following functions:

• To prepare bills of quantities and specifications for new works projects and maintenance


• To develop a maintenance implementation plan for the university estates


• To coordinate works on projects which are handled by external contractors


• To prepare the department’s operational budget


• To attend site meetings for different works


• To supervise junior staff in the estates department


• To liaise with procurement office for procurement of materials for works


• To ensure that plumbing systems are well laid and functional in all university facilities


• To assist the Director Planning and Infrastructure Development in managing contracts for works


• To monitor consumption of water regularly and advise management accordingly

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

The applicant should possess the following qualifications from reputable and recognized Institutions:

• A Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering


• Membership to Professional Engineering Body (Added advantage)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure:
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a) Interested persons should address and submit applications to the Office of:

The University Secretary,
Nkumba University,
P.O. Box 237,
Entebbe.

b) Attach to the application, 8 copies of the following:

• Letter expressing interest in the job


• Duly filled application form which can be accessed 


• Detailed and up to date curriculum vitae.


• Certified copies of Academic certificates and transcripts


• Three letters of reference sent directly to the US from the referees.