The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd was established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act and the Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream storage) Act, both of 2013 and incorporated under the Companies’ Act, 2012. It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda.
The overall function of UNOC is to handle the State’s commercial interests in the Oil and Gas industry and ensure that the resource is exploited in a sustainable manner.
UNOC in collaboration with the Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK), in bid to develop nation-wide expertise in Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector to enable national participation, invites applications for persons interested to develop their career in welding to apply for fully funded 6G Coded Welding training and certification in accordance with ASME IX standard
NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS: Twenty (20)
NATURE OF TRAINING: Full Time
INSTITUTE OF TRAINING: Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK)
DURATION OF THE TRAINING: Eight (8) Weeks
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA – IVQ
(Welding, Fabrication & Pipework)
- Ugandans 18 years and above originating from all districts of Uganda.
- Holders of a National Vocational and Technical Crafts certificate in Welding and Metal fabrication and 3G coded welding certificate certified by recognized entities.
- Have basic English reading and writing skills, good mathematical and physics skills (basic knowledge in electricity).
- Have good eyesight and be physically and medically fit.
- Preference will be given to applicants previously trained in welding who have proof of 3G Coded Welding Certification.
- Participants must commit to staying at the training center for the whole duration of the course.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Applicants should present evidence that they are Ugandan.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
- Download form from UNOC Website:
https://www.unoc.co.ug/career-opportunitles - Apply online using the link to the form on the UNOC Website under https://www.unoc.co.ug/career-opportunities
- Upload the fully completed application form online and supporting documents or send them to sponsorship.unoc@unoc.com
Alternatively, duly completed application forms, together with all required supporting documents, may be submitted by hand at any of the following UNOC offices:
- Plot 15, Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala
- Plot 5, Tayari Road, Hoima City
- Plots 1 and 2-6, Mutiibwa Road, Jinja City
In case of any challenges applying, email sponsorship.unoc@unoc.com for support.
Application and training are free of charge therefore applicants are advised to disregard and report any requests for money.
While we thank you for your interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
UNOC is an equal opportunity employer.
DEADLINE
Applications should be submitted not later than Friday, 11th September 2026 17:00 hours (5:00pm EAT)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
UGANDA NATIONAL OIL COMPANY