Vacancy title:
Commissioner, Engineering and Technical Services (Civil Works)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Management, Civil & Government, Construction]

Jobs at:
Judicial Service Commission

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 24 2026

Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and eligible citizens of Uganda to fill the vacant posts available in the Judiciary Service as specified below. Applicants will be subject to all the Terms and Conditions set out herein.

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities or duties

Reviewing policies and procedures for estates management and maintenance.

Developing and formulating construction and maintenance plans, schedules and related budgets.

Developing technical specifications and standards for construction and maintenance of buildings; and procurement of furniture.

Supervising the preparation of bills of quantities for projects.

Supervising the construction and maintenance of physical infrastructure.

Verifying works, prepare payment certificates and issue completion certificates.

Supervising Consultants and Contractors in executing construction and maintenance works.

Liaising with the stakeholders for proper use of tenancy agreements in renting court buildings.

Monitoring and Evaluating staff performance against set targets and objectives and recommend appropriate action.

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

Applicants shall be Ugandan Citizens holding a BSc Degree in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Civil and Building Engineering or Bachelors degree of Engineering in Civil and Building or Bachelors degree of (Engineering), Civil and Structural Engineering from a recognised University or awarding Institution plus a Master's Degree in any of the above fields.

Membership with the Uganda Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

Post Graduate Diploma in management is an added advantage.

Experience needed

At least nine (9) years' working experience, three (3) of which should have been served at the level of Principal Engineer in Government or equivalent level of experience from a reputable organization.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

No applicant or his/her agent should contact any member, officer or staff of the Commission. Canvassing by applicants or for and on behalf of applicants shall lead to automatic disqualification.

This application process is free. No one should pay money to anyone for any service relating to this recruitment process.

In case of any inquiry, contact Tel No. 256-414 344

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Applications on Judicial Service Commission Application Form 1 and Form 2 in TYPED FORMAT, should be submitted online to the Secretary Judicial Service Commission (JSC), as a SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT to the application mail addresses provided for each position, not later than midnight of Monday, 24th August, 2026.

Applicants are permitted to apply for only one (1) advertised position. Submission of applications for more than one position by the same applicant shall result in automatic disqualification from the recruitment process. Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted and invited to participate in the subsequent stages of the selection process. Applicants who do not receive any communication from the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) by the conclusion of the recruitment and selection process should consider their applications unsuccessful.

JSC Application Form No.2 of 2024 can be accessed at https://www.jsc.go.ug/new/jsc-application-forms. This form should be completed in typed format. Handwritten forms will not be accepted.

Applicants should attach on a duly completed Form 2 and in the order provided herewith the following:

• A copy of National ID.
• A passport-size photograph.
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of academic certificates and transcripts certified by the issuing Institution.
• Note: The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) should be certified by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
• Names, Contacts and letters of recommendation of two (2) Professional and two (2) Character referees.
• A certified copy of the latest and complete Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities from the Inspectorate of Government for applicants in Judiciary Service/Public Service (where necessary).
• Copies of previous appointment, Confirmation and promotion letters (where necessary).
• Any other relevant documents.

All Application documents listed above should be combined into a single pdf document and submitted on-line to the Secretary Judicial Service Commission (JSC), to the application mail address provided against each position.

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