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Dam Maintenance Assistant

Country: 
Zimbabwe
Due Date: 
Friday, November 17, 2023

JOB PURPOSE

To operate earth moving plant and equipment, folklifts, dump/tipper trucks and vehicles for the smooth delivery of operations and maintenance programmes.

Under the supervision of the Artisan-Dam Maintenance, the Dam Maintenance Assistant will carry out the following key responsibilities:

  • Operating earth moving plant and equpimnet, folklifts,tippers, and vehicles for undertaking of operations and maintenance activities.
  • Driving employees and any other persons as directed.
  • Inspecting, cleaning and maintaining plant, equipment and vehicles under the Dam Maintenance Section.
  • Refueling plant, equipment and vehicles under the Dam Maintenance Section as guided.
  • Ensuring that plant and equipment and vehicles journey logbooks are correctly and accurately completed.
  • Undertaking minor repairs on vehicles such as changing of tyres.
  • Responsible for the safety of plant, equipment and vehicle tools and equipment.
  • Perform any other duties within the scope of the job as may be assigned from time to time by the Line Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

General Education:

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

Academic / Professional Qualifications:

Plant and Equipment Operating Certificate.

Experience

Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience.

Certifications

Class 1 Drivier ‘s Lisense

OTHER KEY COMPETENCES

Team Player, Innovative, Results Oriented, Quality Oriented and Communication Skills.

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 the Senior Manager-Human Resource and Administration on either of the following addresses:

Zambezi River Authority
Club Chambers, 4th Floor
Nelson Mandela Avenue
P O Box 630
HARARE
OR
Zambezi River Authority
Administration Block
21 Lake Drive
Pvt. Bag 2001
KARIBA

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS WILL BE 17TH NOVEMBER 2023