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Ki kati /Hello, UCT graduate or (soon-to-be)!
Are you curious about what opportunities are open for you once you return to Uganda? This resource provides you some employment related information on your country, hints on where to start looking for work and who to connect with to access professional networks.
Despite Uganda’s slower economic growth, there are still plenty opportunities for you, there are skills shortages, innovation in technology is creating new opportunities and you also have a degree from a world class university.
If you are considering staying in South Africa to work, remember you would need a South African work permit. There is a section on that at the end of this resource.
Economic Overview
Population: 39.03 million (2015)
Total Labour Force: 15 111 603 (2014)
GPD: $26.37 billion (2015)
GDP Breakdown per sector:
Agriculture: 23.1% (2013 est.)
Industry: 26.9.6% (2013 est.)
Services: 50% (2013 est.)
GPD Growth: 5.0% (2015)
Unemployment: 3.8% (2014)
Inflation:5.2% (2015)
Source: http://www.worldbank.org/
(Uganda at a Glance)
Uganda 2015/2016 growth marginal2016
WATCH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWaS5HndBhc
Published on 30 Jan 2016 by Africa News
“Uganda's economy has grown by 30 basis points in the
first quarter of 2015/2016, this is according to the latest
data from the country's statistics office.”
In demand skills:
Though Uganda have a high youth unemployment rate, experts blame a mismatch in industry
skills demand and an education system that is not meeting that demand. The following skills
are in demand in Uganda:
Accounting
Finance
Sales
Management
Administration
Computing professionals
Engineers
Health professionals
Scientists
Researchers
Sources: https://jobs.jumia.ug/en/career-report-september-2015.html
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20140327191835351
Main sectors of employment
Agriculture, construction, trade, manufacturing and tourism are some of the main sectors of employment
in Uganda. Remember that you don’t need to have a degree in tourism or mining for instance to work
in those sectors. Some degrees, like certain types of engineering, are specific to a context, but most
companies need an array of staff to manage finance, marketing, staff needs and more. Don’t limit your
options by looking in a sector specific location unless your qualification is that specialized. The main
sectors of employment listed below is only a starting point as they employ the largest number of people.
There are many more opportunities beyond this list. You just need to work at your CV, research
opportunities and network.
AGRICULTURE
Agriculture is at the core of Uganda’s economy contributing nearly a quarter of the GDP and employing
almost 80% of the workforce. The agricultural sector comprises three main segments namely cash
crops, food crops and horticultural produce. It is also a major source of raw materials for industry. The
country’s agricultural output has decreased over the last few years. This decline has led to sporadic
adoption of modern technology and techniques.
VIDEO : Uganda Agriculture
“Agriculture is Uganda’s most important economic sector, employing over 80 % of the work force. Now, some of the nation's small scale farmers are rethinking agriculture, investing in modern farming method that improves productivity…”
WATCH : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McVdP1A0r8w
Published on 18 February 2015 by TV2Africa
CONSTRUCTION
Despite challenges such as an increase in the cost of construction materia,l the Ugandan construction
sector has enjoyed sustained growth over the last decade. Management salaries in construction are
much higher than those in other sectors, reflecting the greater scarcity of skills and higher level of
technical knowledge in this sector.
VIDEO: Construction in Uganda
“An interview with Patrick Mugenyi of Hima Cement on the construction industry in Uganda and Hima's involvement.”
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7nI4YhMWDo
Published on 7 November 2014 by NTVUganda
TRADE
Trade is one of the main drivers of economic growth in Uganda. Uganda’s exports comprise mainly of
unprocessed products. This includes traditional exports such as coffee (Uganda’s main export),
tobacco, tea and cotton; and non-traditional exports such as horticulture produce, fish and fish-products
and construction materials. The Ugandan and Kenyan governments are also working towards
improving conditions for regional trade.
VIDEO: Uhuru urges Uganda to increase regional trade
“Increased regional trade will spark economic growth and accelerate regional integration, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said.Improving the ease of doing business and allowing the private sector to thrive were critical if government efforts to address policy and regulatory issues were to bear fruit, the President said on the second of a three-day state visit to Uganda.”
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVsHYp_JK9g
Published on 9 August 2015 by Capital FM Kenya
MANUFACTURING
Experts see manufacturing as a viable solution to Uganda’s unemployment. Increasing manufacturing
and exports could make the country less dependent on commodities.
READ: http://www.monitor.co.ug/Business/Prosper/Uganda-must-invest--
manufacturing/688616-3136832-igopdg/index.html
VIDEO: Uganda’s First Car Manufacturer Launched
“Kiira Motor Corporations to begin construction of first vehicles manufactured in Uganda. The plant
will be staged in Jinja and will produce cars for both exports and home consumption…”
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkLbPUxqNRM
Published on 7 Dec 2015 by NBS TV Uganda
TOURISM
Tourism in Uganda declined in 2015 due to terrorist attacks in the region. This does however means
that government is focused on investing and innovating in the sector to stimulate growth.
VIDEO: Uganda: Africa's pearl looking to shore up tourism numbers in 2016
“Tourism officials in Uganda are hoping to increase revenue in the sector, by promoting domestic
tourism, but this comes after the sector failed to hit arrival targets, last year. As Patrick Oyet reports,
the tourism board has set a higher target of 1.5 million tourists for 2016.”
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiNmdhkc4Ws
Published on 7 Jan 2016 by CCTV AFRICA
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
FinTech
VIDEO: BoU says embracing mobile technology is the future of banking in Uganda
“Bank of Uganda says ahead of the amendments on the Financial Institutions Act, in particular towards
deepening access of banking services; synergies with telecommunication firms is the way out. Currently
the mobile commerce platform by the Telecommunication service providers boosts of 19m subscribers,
compared to financial institutions that hold just approximately 4 million accounts. Speaking at the
National Consultative Strategy meeting on Financial literacy, Deputy Governor Dr Louis Kasekende,
reiterated the need for a harmonized approached in financial literacy and inclusion.”
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LthlLdXFYgo
Published on 9 December 2015 by NTVUganda
HealthTech
VIDEO:
“A charity in Uganda is helping to restore mobility for physically disadvantaged people, who cannot
afford imported artificial limbs. It is locally producing 3D prosthetic limbs for the disabled, and for people
who have lost arms and legs. CCTV's Isabel Nakirya reports”
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmFEltk26KQ
Published on 20 June 2016 by CCTV Africa
Routes to employment
Use a variety of strategies and channels to see what is out there for you. Don’t just limit yourself to
searching for job adverts, also network with people from the industry and companies you are interested
in.
SEARCHING ONLINE
It will be rare for a position not to be posted somewhere on the internet. Digital recruiting is a cheaper
and more flexible option for companies. It should be where you start looking.
If you know what you are looking for and know how to ask for it, Google will find it for you - if it is out
there. When doing internet searches try various search words in combination. Start narrow and then
widen your search. Here is an example:
To find job boards that specialise in job postings in a specific industry for instance “Engineering in
Uganda”. Type the following in the Google search box:
engineering + job boards + Uganda
This tells Google to look for engineering job boards with opportunities based in Uganda. The “+” sign
ensures that all the requirements are included in the results. Replace engineering with whatever
industry you are looking in. But you should try out different words and combinations to make sure you
have searched extensively.
Another option can be to replace “job boards” with “job”. Like this:
Engineer job + Uganda or Engineer job + Kampala
You can be more specific about the type of engineering or the location in Uganda.
There are more versions of the word “job” that would yield the results you need. For example:
vacancy
opportunity
position
internship
graduate programme
Try as many as you can think of. Also, remember new jobs get added all the time, so don’t give up too
soon - keep searching over a period of time.
Searching on Linkedin:
If you go to https://www.linkedin.com/jobs you will be able to search for positions advertised on Linkedin
specifically. You can add a job title, or company name or other keywords in the Linkedin search box
and then combine it with Uganda or a specific location in Uganda. On the same Linkedin jobs page
you can also set your preferences so Linkedin can filter jobs that you might be interested in.
Newspapers:
Twenty years ago, newspapers were where jobseekers would search for opportunities. They are still a
useful resource; you never know; you might see something you have not searched for. Try the main
Ugandan newspapers available online:
New Vision
http://www.newvision.co.ug/
Red Pepper
http://www.redpepper.co.ug/
The Daily Monitor
http://www.monitor.co.ug/
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.ug/
The Observer
http://www.observer.ug/
Here is also a list of Ugandan focused recruitment websites:
Brighter Monday
https://www.brightermonday.co.ug/
Pnet
Type “Uganda” in the “Where” field
https://www.pnet.co.za
The Ugandan Jobline
http://www.theugandanjobline.com/
Uganda Jobline
http://ugandajobline.com/
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Professional associations or bodies provide you access to a community of people working in the sorts
of positions and companies where you want to work. Most sectors are likely to have such a professional
association. Some even have more than one. Becoming a member grants you access to a wealth of
insider information such as new developments in your chosen profession or more importantly work
opportunities.
When you head back to Uganda, a good place to start is to join a relevant professional association
there. Start putting your feelers out in your final year, so you can hit the ground running when graduation
is within sight. Once you are a member of a professional association, you will be alerted to their
organised activities usually via email or an online networking platform. The point is to meet and network
with other members of the association, so make sure you attend organised events to benefit and go
prepared to network.
Tips for networking at a professional association event:
1. Dress professionally and appropriately for the event
2. Be your smart, charming self
Remember networking has a social aspect to it. It’s not an interview, but it’s also not a
night out with your friends. Find a professional-sociable middle ground. 3. Make sure you have an updated CV ready
This will enable you to quickly respond if you hear about an opportunity or a member
offers to circulate your CV to his or her contacts. 4. Also keep your Linkedin profile current
People may search for you on Linkedin after the event 5. Take names and business cards of people you connected with
6. Utilise the contacts you made on the next business day
This way you will still be fresh in their minds. Send your CV if they asked for it, or contact
the people they suggested. Be sure to also thank the person who provided you with leads
for opportunities whether they turn up something or not. 7. Search Linkedin for people you met
Here’s how:
https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/302?query=searching%20for%20people%
20on%20Linkedin 8. Send them invitations to connect
Here’s how:
https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/118
9. Personalise your invitation to connect
Rather than just a blank invitation to connect, personalize your invitation. Here’s how:
https://www.linkedin.com/help/linkedin/answer/46662
List of Professional Associations
Administrative
National Association of Secretaries & Administrative Professionals Ltd
http://nasapuganda.org/about-us/
https://www.facebook.com/nasapug/?fref=nf
Agriculture
Association of Uganda Professional Women in Agriculture and Environment (AUPWAE)
http://www.aupwae.net/
https://www.facebook.com/AUPWAE-1423672767932644/?fref=photo
Uganda Forestry Association
http://www.nfa.org.ug/
https://www.facebook.com/nationalforestryauthority
https://twitter.com/NFAUG
National Organic Agricultural Movement of Uganda
http://www.nogamu.org.ug/
Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA)
http://www.ugandavet.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Uganda-Veterinary-Association-444552962293064/
Architecture, Construction, Surveying, Engineering and Real Estate
The Uganda Society of Architects
http://architects.ug/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/30041422769/?fref=nf
Institution of Surveyors of Uganda
http://www.surveyorsofuganda.org/
Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers
www.uipe.co.ug
Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers
www.uace.or.ug
https://ug.linkedin.com/in/uganda-association-of-consulting-engineers-17b44873
https://www.facebook.com/uace.or.ug/
Association of Real Estate Agents Uganda
www.areauganda.org
https://www.facebook.com/Association-of-Real-Estate-Agents-Uganda-149450998398394/
Banking, Finance and Insurance
Uganda Bankers Association
http://ugandabankers.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Ugandabankers
https://twitter.com/ugandabankers
The Insurance Institute of Uganda
www.iiu.ac.ug
https://www.facebook.com/theinsuranceinstituteofuganda/
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
www.accaglobal.com
https://www.facebook.com/ACCA-uganda-123062927743765/
Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU)
www.icpau.co.ug
https://www.facebook.com/ICPAU-240424029436815/
Chemistry
Uganda Society of Professional Chemists
http://ugandasocietyofprofessionalchemists.blogspot.co.za
http://www.linkedin.com/groups/4078116/profile
https://www.facebook.com/uspconline/
The Pharmaceutical Society Of Uganda (PSU)
http://psu.or.ug/new/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Pharmaceutical-Society-of-Uganda-PSU-311666655620503/
Education
The Uganda Association of Private Vocational Institutions
www.ugaprivi.org
Uganda Muslim Teachers Association
http://umtaug.org/
Environment
National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE)
http://www.nape.or.ug/
https://www.facebook.com/National-Association-of-Professional-Environmentalists-NAPE-
718481891535066/
https://twitter.com/nape36272826
Evaluation
The Uganda Evaluation Association (UEA)
http://ugandaevaluationassociation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/ugandaevaluationassociation/
Health and Wellness
Uganda Medical Association (UMA)
http://www.uma.co.ug/
Uganda Private Medical Practitioners Association (UPMPA)
https://www.facebook.com/UgandaPrivateMedicalPRactitionersAssociationUpmpa/
The Islamic Medical Association of Uganda (IMAU)
http://ima-uganda.org/site/about
Uganda Dental Association
www.ugadent.org
https://www.facebook.com/Uganda-Dental-Association-159019424136061/
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
www.umdpc.com
Association of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Uganda
http://sogc.org/aogu/
Uganda Paediatric Association
http://upauganda.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Uganda-Pediatric-Association-282752001326/
Palliative Care Association of Uganda (PCAU)
http://pcauganda.org/
https://www.facebook.com/PalliativeCareAssociationOfUganda/
https://twitter.com/pcauganda
Uganda National Association Of Community And Occupational Health (UNACOH)
http://unacoh.org/
https://www.facebook.com/Uganda-National-Association-of-Community-and-Occupational-Health-
unacoh-1486215285037426/
The Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC)
http://www.ahpc.ug/
https://www.facebook.com/Allied-Health-Professionals-Council-AHPC-235205166633537/
National Association Of Social Workers Of Uganda (NASWU)
http://naswu.org/
https://www.facebook.com/National-Association-of-Social-Workers-of-Uganda-Naswu-
300596133286141/
Hospitality and Tourism
Uganda Hotel Owners Associations
www.hotels-uganda.org/en
Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO)
www.auto.or.ug
https://www.facebook.com/Association-of-Uganda-Tour-Operators-209738565730822/?fref=nf
Uganda Safari Guides Association (USAGA)
https://www.facebook.com/UgandaSafariGuidesAssociationUsaga/
Human Resources
The Human Resource Managers' Association Of Uganda (HRMAU)
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3728531/profile
https://www.facebook.com/HRMAU-276558742480268/
Law
Uganda Law Society www.uls.or.ug
https://www.facebook.com/UgandaLawSociety/
https://twitter.com/ug_lawsociety
Manufacturing
Uganda Manufacturing Association
www.uma.or.ug
https://www.facebook.com/UgandaManufacturersAssociation
https://twitter.com/newsUMA
Marketing, Media and Public Relations
Public Relations Association of Uganda
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3896084/profile
https://www.facebook.com/prauganda/posts/747473525376153
Uganda Journalists Association (UJA)
https://www.facebook.com/Uganda-Journalists-Association-658580407536255/
Uganda Science Journalists Association (USJA)
https://www.facebook.com/Uganda-Science-Journalists-Association-USJA-200397763340246/
Marketing Society Of Uganda (MSU)
https://msou.wordpress.com/about/
Sales and Marketing Association of Uganda (SAMAU)
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4000114/profile
Mathematics
Uganda Mathematics Society
http://ums.ug/
Procurement and Supply Chain Management
The Institute of Procurement Professionals of Uganda (IPPU)
http://ippu.or.ug/
https://www.facebook.com/www.ippu.or.ug/?fref=nf
Research
RTI International Uganda
www.rti.org
Trade, Export
The Uganda Flowers, Exporters Association
www.ufea.co.ug
Uganda Fish Processors and Exporters Association (UFPEA)
http://www.ufpea.co.ug/
APPROACHING A COMPANY
You can also make direct contact with companies you are interested in. Visit their website and start by
looking for their jobs section, if they have one. It will be indicated as “careers”, “work for us”,
“recruitment” or “jobs”. If there is something you are interested in, apply! Alternatively, contact them
anyway and ask about their recruitment process and whether you can forward your CV.
Company list:
The list below is only a starting point, use your internet search skills to create a list of
companies you are interested in.
Banking Bank of Baroda www.bankofbaroda.ug CfC Stanbic Bank www.standbicbank.co.ug Equity Bank Uganda www.equitiybank.co.ug Standard Chartered www.standartchartered.com
Energy
Aggreko www.aggreko.com Halliburton www.halliburton.com Uganda Electricity Generation Company www.uegcl.com Uganda Electricity Transmission Company www.uetcl.com Umeme http://www.umeme.co.ug/
Engineering
Aurecon www.aurecongroup.com
Financial Services Centum Investment Company Limited www.centum.co.ke Deloitte www.deloitte.com Development Finance Company www.dfcugroup.com EY www.ey.com Jubilee Holdings www.jubileeinsurance.com KPMG www.kpmg.com National Insurance Corporation www.nic.co.ug PwC
Law: ENS Africa https://www.ensafrica.com/law-firm/uganda
Manufacturing British American Tobacco www.bat.com
East African Breweries Ltd. www.eabl.com Uganda Baati Limited (Safintra Roofing & Steel) www.ugandabaati.com
Uganda Clays Ltd., Building Materials, www.ugandaclays.co.ug
Unilever, Food, www.unilever-esa.com
Mining & Quarrying Hima Cement Ltd. (Lafarge) www.lafarge.co.ug
East African Portland Cement Company Limited www.eastafricanportland.com
Oil and Gas Chevron Oil Uganda Ltd www.careers.chevron.com Shell www.shell.com
Schlumberger www.slb.com
Telecommunications Airtel www.africa.airtel.com
MTN www.mtn.co.ug
www.pwc.com/ug
www.google.com
Orange Uganda www.orange.ug
Uganda Telecom www.utl.co.ug
Warid www.waridtel.com
CAREERS SERVICE
Your Careers Service at UCT provides you with a link to the world of work through its extensive network
of employers from a variety of disciplines. Resources and opportunities, you can make use of include:
Search for work on MyCareer
Book a Career Consultation with a Careers Advisor
Attend career expos and events to meet employers
Many employers have operations in Africa. There is even a dedicated Africa Careers Expo.
Go to www.careers.uct.ac.za to access any of these opportunities.
Working in South Africa
If you studied at UCT (or any another South African university) and you want to remain in South Africa,
you will require a work visa. There are 3 types of work visas available to foreign nationals who want to
work in South Africa.
GENERAL WORK VISA
The General Work Visa has very strict requirements. It involves having a firm job offer or contract from
a South African employer and proving that there is no South African who can fill the position. The
General Work Visa is issued in the name of the employer. This ties you to the company for the duration
in which you work in South Africa. If you wish to change your job or employer, you will need to apply for
a new work visa.
INTRA-COMPANY TRANSFER VISA
Foreigners employed abroad by a business that either operates in South Africa or has a subsidiary or
affiliate relationship with a business here may be issued with an Intra-company Transfer Visa if they
need to work in the country.
CRITICAL SKILLS WORK VISA
The Critical Skills Work Visa is a merger of what was previously the Quota Work Visa and the
Exceptional Skills Work Visa. Work visas for this category is issued in accordance with the Critical Skills
List. You can find a link to this list and more information on the Critical Skills Visa on the South African
Home Affairs’ website. Here:
http://www.home-affairs.gov.za:8087/index.php/scarce-skills-work-quotas
Content last updated: October 2016