Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, Cap. 161, in line with Uganda's National Oil and Gas Policy, which was approved in 2008.
The mandate of the Authority is to monitor and regulate petroleum activities in Uganda, including the exploration, development and production of petroleum, as well as refining, gas conversion, transportation and storage.
PAU ensures that petroleum operations in Uganda are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes, and international best practices in the petroleum industry.
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda invites applications from qualified Ugandans who fully meet the required job specifications and possess the appropriate personal attributes for the position of Petroleum Engineer – Production.
Position Overview
The Petroleum Engineer – Production position is based at Petroleum House, Entebbe, and falls within the petroleum engineering, energy and government regulatory functions of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda.
The detailed responsibilities and position-specific academic and professional requirements should be reviewed in the official PAU job description before submitting an application.
General Listing Requirements
The vacancy information provided lists:
Education Level: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 12 months
Work Hours: 8 hours
Eligibility: Qualified Ugandans
Applicants should review the official detailed job description to confirm the specific qualifications, professional experience, and technical requirements for the position.
Application Procedure
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda will only consider online applications submitted through its official website.
Interested applicants should:
Visit the official Petroleum Authority of Uganda website.
Navigate to Opportunities → Careers → Vacancies.
Locate the Petroleum Engineer – Production vacancy.
Review the detailed job description and eligibility requirements.
Complete and submit the online application before the deadline.
Required Application Documents
Applicants are required to:
Scan and attach proof of previous work experience.
Attach certified copies of the required academic documents.
Where applicable, documents may include Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-Level and O-Level certificates, as well as relevant professional qualifications.
Attach the required certified academic and professional qualification documents as one PDF document.
Important Application Information
Only online applications submitted through the PAU website will be considered.
Applications submitted by mail will not be accepted.
Academic documents for successful candidates will be vetted.
Background checks will be conducted before candidates are considered for appointment.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
All appointments are subject to a probationary period of not more than six months.
Confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory individual performance.
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda does not charge any fees for employment.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is:
October 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EAT).
How to apply