Vacancy title:
Assistant Permanent Way Inspector (RG 7)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Transportation & Logistics, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, July 31 2026

Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) is a body Corporate established by the URC Act. The mandate of the Corporation is to undertake Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Railway, Marine and Road services, both in and outside of Uganda for the carriage of passengers and goods. Applications are invited from suitable qualified Ugandans to fill the following positions:

Responsibilities or duties

• Assisting the Permanent Way Inspector in the supervision and execution of all track maintenance and inspection duties .
• Carrying out routine inspections of the track as directed, including checking on the work of gangs and reporting defects .
• Performing specific checks on curves, points, and crossings and assisting in taking measurements and recording data .
• Supervising and guiding Artisans and gang members in their daily work, ensuring they follow correct maintenance methods .
• Stepping in to perform the duties of the Permanent Way Inspector in their absence or as delegated .
• Maintaining records of work performed by artisans and workmen .
• Assisting in the witnessing of payments to staff and managing establishment-related matters as required .
• Ensuring all necessary safety rules and regulations are known and followed by the staff under their supervision .

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For details about key outputs, key activities, person specifications and required qualifications for these jobs, visit Uganda Railways Corporation website at www.urc. go.ug

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

NOTE:

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Apply for a maximum of two (2) positions only.

Beware of fraud stars.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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All suitable, qualified and interested candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience should send their application letters, curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates, Transcripts, National Identity Card, appointment letters to the current job, together with one (1) recent passport photograph. Merge all your documents and send them in one attachment in word or PDF format not exceeding 2MBs.

OR Address to the Managing Director, Uganda Railway Corporation and hand deliver to URC headquarters.

The closing date of receiving applications is Friday 31st July, 2026 at 5:00pm.

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