Job Title: head of human resources
Company: Kakira Sugar
Susan Mataka is the head of human resources at Kakira Sugar.
Susan joined Kakira Sugar in 2021 after more than seven years at Umeme, where she progressed from HR services delivery manager to HR business partner.
Before joining Umeme, Susan spent more than eight years at the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), where she advanced from HR learning and development manager to senior HR business partner.
Alongside her corporate career, she also served as a part-time lecturer in human resource management at Makerere University Business School.
Earlier in her career, Susan was director of human resources and administration at Kampala International University, where she led the university’s HR function.
Work Experience
2021–Present: Head of HR, Kakira Sugar
2017–2021: HR business partner, Umeme
2014–2017: HR services delivery manager, Umeme
2013–2014: Senior HR business partner, National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC)
2006–2013: HR learning and development manager, NWSC
2008–2010: Part-time Lecturer, HR management, Makerere University Business School
2005–2006: Director HR and administration, Kampala International University
Education
2015: Certified facilitator, Development Dimensions International (DDI)
2012: Certificate in executive management, Maastricht School of Management
2009–2011: Diploma in french studies, Alliance Française de Toulouse
2003–2005: Master of arts in human resource management and industrial relations, Keele University
2000–2003: Bachelor of business administration and management, Uganda Martyrs University
About the Company
Kakira Sugar is one of Uganda’s largest sugar manufacturers, with operations spanning sugar production, agriculture, power generation and related industries.
