Vacancy title:
Metering Technician- Labs, QA and R&D

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 8 2026

Duty Station:
Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala | Kampala | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is a limited liability company incorporated in Uganda under the Companies Act. UEDCL owns the 33KV and below voltage electricity distribution networks. The company sales and distributes electricity in Uganda as per ERA License issued on 31 December 2024 covering over 135 political districts, operates a modern pole plant at Lugogo, and executes key rural electrification schemes on behalf of the Government of Uganda.

Job Purpose

To execute all metering related day to day technical activities like meter testing, programming and troubleshooting as per the set procedures and policy guidelines, conduct metering related investigations, Innovations to solve metering related problems and develop/review of metering specifications

Key Responsibilities

• Acceptance and routine testing of meters and metering units, programming of new and in-service domestic, TOU, KVA-LV and HT meters as per testing plan and procedures.
• Provide technical test results in form of a report for all tests carried out in the workshop.
• Provide legal support pertaining meter test lab activities through ownership of test results.
• Ensure all meter testing activities are conducted in a safe environment.
• Utilize appropriate methods and procedures for testing and programming of three phase meters and related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with approved standards and specifications.
• Enforcement of metering related standards through field staff trainings.
• Verify data for all meters returned by the field teams and ensure they are disposed of in accordance with the meter disposal process.
• Provide general support duties in the section including general tidiness of the workshop, documentation, storage and accountability for equipment and materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time for the company.

Person Specifications

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering from a reputable institution.

Experience

• At least two (2) year's post qualification in Metering operations
• Ability to work confidently with MS Office packages and systems

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent Communication (oral and written) Skills,

Competencies

• Integrity.
• Tight personal organization and processes control abilities.
• Team work.
• Communication abilities for presenting results, plans and strategies, as well as periodic reporting of performance.
• Self-starter and motivated.
• Results oriented.
• Time management.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

UEDCL is seeking to recruit qualified, competent and highly motivated Ugandans to fill the following positions;

For detailed job descriptions and to apply, please visit our website: .

To apply, upload your CV (Clearly indicating 3 referees with contacts), Cover letter and all copies of academic and other support documents. Put the job title on the subject line. Only applications received online will be considered.

Address your Application to:

The Head Human Resource and Administration, UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala.

All applications MUST be submitted by Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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