ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT

ELECTRICAL ASSISTANT

JOB PURPOSE
To carry out electrical related assignments in order to ensure optimum availability and reliability of the Kariba Dam electromechanical equipment of the floodgates and ancillaries, essential building service and workshop apparatuses and tools.
Under the supervision of the Artisan Electrical in the Projects and Dam Management Services, the Electrical Assistant will carry out the following key responsibilities: -

1. Performing tasks as directed by the line supervisor to include assisting with installations, diagnosing faults, testing, repairs, and maintenance of electrical equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures.
2. Performing planned tasks including site inspections, preparation, clearing and maintaining general site tidiness and assisting as directed by the line supervisor.
3. Assisting in general electrical work and preparation as directed.
4. Carrying out electrical related emergency/ breakdown maintenance works while ensuring that personal safety, protection and proper use of plant and equipment is maintained.
5. Assisting the line supervisor in identifying electrical hazards, defects and the need for adjusting and repair of electrical installations in order to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
6. Ensuring all tools and equipment are serviceable.
7. Recommending correct replacement parts and components.
8. Proposing equipment, materials, spares, and other budget items required by the by Section to meet sectional performance targets.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
General Education:

• Five (5) ‘O’ Levels with “Cs” or better; in English, Mathematics and any Science subject;

Professional/Academic Qualifications:

• Class 1/Craft Certificate in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

• Two (2) years of relevant experience.

OTHER KEY COMPETENCESHER
Communication skills, team player, innovative, results oriented and quality oriented.

Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Please take notice that in a quest to ensure that the Authority achieves one of its strategic goals regarding workplace Gender Equity and Equality, female candidates are encouraged to APPLY.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Written application letters together with detailed CVs and certified photocopies of academic & professional certificates should be forwarded to:
Senior Manager - Human Resource and Administration,
Zambezi River Authority,
Harare Office
Club Chambers, Nelson Mandela Avenue, P.O Box 630,
HARARE
OR Kariba Office
Administration Block, 21 Lake Drive
Pvt Bag 2001,
KARIBA
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS WILL BE 27TH MAY 2022