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Power System Controller

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) / Uganda

Company

Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL)

Location

Uganda

Salary

Not specified

Deadline

22 Jun 2026

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.

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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.

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