Power System Controller

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL), the government-owned body responsible for operating Uganda’s high-voltage transmission grid and bulk power supply, is seeking Power System Controllers. Based at the National Control Centre, successful candidates will be responsible for real-time supervision of power system operations — balancing generation and demand, managing outages, and ensuring grid reliability and quality of supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise real-time demand and supply balance, maintaining system frequency within +/-1% of nominal.
• Keep system voltages within +/-10% of nominal through active monitoring and control actions.
• Implement planned outages and respond to forced outages, maintaining operational safety throughout.
• Compile and maintain accurate outage statistics.
• Optimally dispatch available generation from cascaded hydropower plants based on system requirements.

Requirements

• Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Practical experience with SCADA systems for power system operations is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; effective team player.
• Good customer relations and computer skills.

How to Apply

Apply through the employer’s official website: https://uetcl.go.ug/careers.