Technician Jobs at SOS Children’s Villages Uganda and Coca-Cola Beverages Africa


Deadline of this Job: 
20 January 2023

JOB DETAILS:
Job Ref: SOS-UG/JOBS/2023/01
SOS Children’s Villages is an independent, locally registered, child-focused, social development non- governmental organization with a strong reputation for providing quality care and protection, education and health needs for children without or at risk of losing parental care. Since its inception in 1991, SOS CV Uganda has reached over 100,000 children, youths and adults directly and indirectly to become empowered and self-reliant to contribute significantly to the needs of their families and communities. The organisation has the commendable experience working in partnership with a number of donors, (institutional and corporate agencies) including; Norwegian
Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD), Austrian Development Corporation (ADC), Grieg
Foundation, ERIKS Development Partner, USAID/Bantwana World Education, European Union,
AVIS Foundation, Brand Charity, USAID/Uganda Private Health Support Program (UPHSP), Terre des Hommes (TDH), Stanbic Bank Uganda, DHL–Go Teach, Madhvani Group of Companies.
Job title: Maintenance Technician – Entebbe (1)
Job Summary

Reporting to Human Resource and Administration Officer, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the maintenance of SOS facilities including buildings, offices and household appliances, machines and other equipment.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
Maintenance of buildings
• Replacement of broken louvers/glasses.
• Replacement of worn out window mesh.
• Repair roof leakages.
• Repair/renovate cracked walls, verandahs, columns etc.
• Repaint walls.
• Clean gutters and downpipes.
• Electrical system maintenance
• Replace blown fittings like bulbs, tubes switches, sockets etc.
• Replace underground worn out electrical conductors.
• Fault tracing and rectifications in all SOS facilities.
• Plumbing system maintenance
• Replace broken plumbing fittings like taps, mixers etc.
• Repair waste water & soil water systems like sinks, toilets, bathroom fittings etc.
• Constant checking & unblocking of the sewage system like manholes, underground sewage pipelines, septic tanks etc.
• Cleaning of solar water heater panels and repair.
• Maintenance of the rain water harvesting system.
• Equipment/machines maintenance
• Servicing and repair of generators.
• Servicing and repair of the water pump.
• Servicing and repair of computers, photocopiers and printers.
• Servicing of fire extinguishers
• Household appliances maintenance
• Repair of Flat irons, Fridges, Ovens, kettles, blenders, TVs etc.
• Furniture/Carpentry repairs
• Repair of broken beds, chairs, mosquito net holders etc.
• Repair of Wardrobes, kitchen cabins, doors and door locks.
• Repair of office furniture like chairs, tables, Notice boards etc.
• Oversee compound & fence maintenance
• Repair of walk-ways in the compound.
• Supervise the cutting of the compound and hedge.
• Repair the CV fence.
• Plant the necessary compound trees and protect them from destruction by the children.

• Required Qualifications, Experience And Competences:
• Minimum Qualification:
• A diploma in any of the engineering courses of Civil, water or electrical.

• Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in maintenance units of modern facilities.
• Functional Competencies (e.g. knowledge, skills, understanding, abilities...)
• Knowledge of computer skills (mainly MS Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of basic procurement principles.
• Skilled in a combination of hands-on tasks of electrical installation, plumbing, carpentry and masonry.
• Able to work long hours under minimum or no supervision.
• Able to work in the environment of children with knowledge of government policies concerning children.

Deadline of this Job: 17th January 2023

JOB DETAILS:

Job Description
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa /CCBA is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda /CCBU is a subsidiary of CCBA, and we are currently seeking to recruit a Process Operator basedin Kampala
Asa Process Operator, you will report directly to the Team Leader Plastics.

Key Purpose Statement
The primary role of the process operator is the operation process of equipment according to work instructions and execution of destructive & non-destructive quality checks. As a Process Operator, you have a primary focus on the quality at source and all related control activities of the team.

Key Duties & Responsibilities
• Operating the process equipment according to work instructions and adhering to usage standards.
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice.
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems and reviewing waste trends to identify and resolve problems or opportunities timeously.
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target and completing all short interval control documentation.
• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages.
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles, and following safe work practices.
• Identifying, reporting, and correcting unsafe work practices
• Carrying out deep cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of machines according to the work instructions and following the schedules as per the maintenance plan.
• Carrying out autonomous maintenance activities according to the work instructions and following the maintenance schedule.
• Conduct breakdown maintenance tasks and participate in problem-solving activities.
• Applying the appropriate situational problem-solving techniques (e.g., 5Why, quick fix routines, OPL’s (One Point Lessons) etc.) to identify and correct the problem.

Skills, Experience & Education
Qualifications
• Minimum requirement: Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or any other related field
• Added advantage: Computer and technical skills

Experience
• All aspects of Food processing operations and process control

Competencies
• Ability to work in teams
• Understanding of the application of WCM foundational practices
• Troubleshooting skills
• Quality control practices and principles
• Bottling principles and processes
• Product handling knowledge
• Computer knowledge
• Understanding of SHE policies and procedures