Superintendent Civil

• PositionSuperintendent Civil
• CompanyKakira Sugar
• LocationUganda (city not stated)
• Job TypeNot stated in the advert.
• CategoryEngineering Jobs in Uganda
• IndustrySugar manufacturing
• DepartmentProjects
• DeadlineThursday, 12 November 2026

Kakira Sugar is a Ugandan sugar producer whose operations extend from sugarcane cultivation and milling to products made from processing by-products. The company says its mill processes more than two million tonnes of cane each year and produces sugar, ethanol, spirits and confectionery.

The company also generates renewable electricity using bagasse, the residue left after cane crushing, and works with outgrower farmers who supply cane. Its website describes a large estate operation and related community activities, including schools for employees’ children.

The Superintendent Civil role oversees Kakira Sugar’s civil and building construction work as well as related maintenance. The job description says projects should be completed on time, within budget, to the required quality and with safety procedures observed. The role sits in the Projects department, reports to the Civil Manager and supervises the Supervisor Civil. It coordinates internal teams, carpentry resources, subcontractors and other sections.

The position combines site delivery with planning, budgeting, resource control, quality checks and stakeholder communication. The advert also describes hands-on technical expectations spanning feasibility reports, BOQs, construction materials, carpentry, plumbing, painting, procurement and estate water distribution. Candidates need a Civil Engineering degree, AutoCAD and office-email proficiency, and at least eight years in civil construction, carpentry and furniture work. The employer listing gives a closing date of 12 November 2026.

• Oversee civil and building construction and maintenance activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, to quality standards and in line with safety procedures.
• Plan schedules and budgets for carpentry and construction work.
• Coordinate and supervise the internal construction team, carpenters, carpentry workshop and subcontractors to meet project requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractor work, manage resources and implement quality-control measures.
• Coordinate with internal sections to complete all aspects of projects.
• Implement and manage quality-control programmes to ensure work meets specifications.
• Manage personnel, equipment and materials effectively.
• Communicate with heads of section, heads of department, clients, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve issues arising during project execution.
• Provide regular progress reports to the Project Manager and Head of Department.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Civil Manager.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognised institution.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Package and a mail communication system.

Work Experience

• A minimum of eight years in civil construction, carpentry and furniture works.

Additional Requirements

• Minimum eight years in civil construction, carpentry and furniture works.
• Ability to read construction blueprints; highly organized with strong attention to detail and able to manage multiple urgent deadlines.
• Good task allocation and supervisory skills, record keeping, report writing and communication skills.
• The advert does not state the number of posts or city duty station.

Technical Skills

• Technical knowledge: Prepare site feasibility reports, BOQs, drawings and material requirement lists with quantities.
• Technical knowledge: Prepare work programmes and schedules for minor projects and estimates for house repair and maintenance works.
• Technical knowledge: Know carpentry, plumbing and painting works and site operations.
• Technical knowledge: Understand purchasing, procurement and stores material-issuance processes.
• Technical knowledge: Inspect construction materials such as blocks, slabs and poles, and inspect plumbing, painting and MS structural materials against BOQs and BOMs.
• Technical knowledge: Understand fabrication of MS structural items and sheds and the estate water distribution system.
• Technical knowledge: Use CAD, MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint for departmental reports, presentations and proposals.

Soft Skills

• Professional competency: Lead teams and manage manpower, materials, tools and other resources.
• Professional competency: Maintain daily activity logbooks for carpentry, masonry, plumbing and painting sections.
• Professional competency: Allocate daily activities, supervise and report maintenance work, and schedule weekend activities.
• Professional competency: Monitor and report site work, repairs and daily progress; manage projects from ground work through finishing and handover.
• Professional competency: Ensure resource availability for ongoing and planned projects, arrange and book transport in advance to move materials to site, and remain accountable for site resources.
• Professional competency: Be proactive, follow up across departments on material deliveries and purchasing, and travel within Uganda to manage projects.
• Professional competency: Communicate with employees, management, clients, subcontractors and other stakeholders; remain calm and professional.
• Professional competency: Gather and interpret information, document findings and make recommendations; build trust with departmental heads and management.

Benefits are not stated in the advert.

• Oversee civil and building projects from planning through maintenance delivery.
• Coordinate construction teams, carpentry staff and subcontractors.
• Apply budgeting, scheduling and resource-management experience.
• Support quality assurance and safety across project work.
• Use technical knowledge of BOQs, construction materials and site delivery.
• Work with internal departments, clients and contractors on project execution.
• Take responsibility for reporting progress and resolving site issues.

The advert does not state an application submission method. Kakira Sugar’s current job listing page is available here: official Kakira Sugar job listings. The listing gives a closing date of 12 November 2026.

• Checked on 3 November 2026 against Kakira Sugar's official advert.
• Closing date confirmed as 12 November 2026. NextRoleHub closes the listing at 23:59 Kampala time that day.
• The application link goes to the employer's own page or email. Applying is free; report anyone who asks for money.
• Work out what an offer pays after PAYE and NSSF with the take-home pay calculator.

• Applications go through kakirasugar.com. Create your account early and keep your CV in a simple layout; our guide to applicant tracking systems explains why.
• If a gross salary is stated, check your take-home pay after PAYE and NSSF with the free salary calculator. When you are shortlisted, prepare with interview questions and answers for Uganda.