IMK Business Consultants (IMK), a business management consulting firm operating in four East African countries, including Uganda, is looking for experienced tailors to join their team in Kampala. The company provides practical and feasible business solutions to clients across the region and globally. With a mission to match demand for and supply of talent, HR, and business development services, IMK seeks a decisive and attentive sewing machine tailor to construct and alter attire and other pieces.

The successful candidates will be responsible for using patterns, intuition, or both, to complete tasks, meeting with clients to craft and tailor bespoke pieces, and displaying an impeccable awareness of all sewing procedures. They will also be required to repair minor problems affecting their equipment and perform alterations to existing patterns or create new ones. The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a sewing course, and demonstrable experience as a tailor.

Key duties and responsibilities of the tailor position include deciding on appropriate sewing techniques, meeting with consumers, inspecting patterns, selecting suitable thread, cutting, sewing, and gluing fabric, and affixing buttons, zippers, and similar fittings. The tailor will also operate the foot pedal and regulators, replace the sewing machine's needle, detect and repair basic faults, and schedule repairs for the sewing machine and its fittings.

IMK Business Consultants requires the tailor to have outstanding eyesight or utilize corrective measures, be innovative, thoughtful, and attentive to detail, with top-notch interpersonal skills and the ability to manage time effectively. The company offers the opportunity to work with a regional business management consulting firm, providing practical and feasible business solutions to clients.

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their detailed CVs via email to apply for the position. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2026. IMK Business Consultants is an equal opportunities employer, and the position offers a chance to work with a dynamic team in Kampala.

IMK Business Consultants operates in Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, and Rwanda, with occasional consultancies globally. The company's mission is to be a world leader in matching demand for and supply of talent, HR, and business development services. The tailor position is part of the company's efforts to expand its services and provide quality work to clients.

The Ugandan Jobline, a job posting platform, has listed the tailor position on its website, along with other job opportunities in Uganda. Candidates can visit the website or find the Ugandan Jobline on Facebook for more information on job openings and to apply for positions.

Key points

  • IMK Business Consultants seeks 5 tailors in Kampala, Uganda, with experience in sewing and alterations.
  • The position requires a high school diploma, completion of a sewing course, and demonstrable experience as a tailor.
  • Interested candidates can apply via email by November 1, 2026.

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