Harare City Council
DUE: 05 JUNE 2023
POSITION : Instruments Technician (1 Position)
GRADE : 9
REPORTING TO : Foreman- Radio and Instruments
LOCATION : Traffic Signals Workshop- Bishop Gaul Avenue
DEPARTMENT : WORKS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above mentioned vacancy in the Electrical and Mechanical Services Division of the Department of Works.
JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent shall be responsible for the repairs and maintenance of all Instruments and Control equipment for City of Harare.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Implements electrical instrumentation monitoring and improvement projects.
Calibration of machines and field instruments as required to OEM specifications.
Installation and maintenance of medical equipment, PLC based traffic controllers radio and telemetry communication system.
Implements planned preventive maintenance schedules
Attends to Instruments Faults, carries out diagnosis and electrical repairs of Instruments and Control Equipment.
Evaluates and documents diagnosis test results.
Trains and supervises subordinate, apprentices, assistants and students.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience for apprentice trained candidates or 5 years post qualifying experience for non-apprentice trained candidates in a relevant environment.
Minimum National Diploma in Instruments and Control Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
Minimum 2 ‘A’ Levels in science subjects.
Certification in WinCC or any other SCADA system is an added advantage.
Certification in PLCs programming is an added advantage.
Clean Class 4 (four) driver’s licence
DESIRED COMPETENCES
Competent in SCADA systems and PLCs
Working knowledge of radio networks and telemetry systems
Team player
Good analytical skills, communication and technical skills.
Able to work with minimum supervision
NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer and female applicants are encouraged to apply.
COMPENSATION
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.
TO APPLY
A written application letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae including certified copies of both educational and professional qualifications and three (3) traceable references should be submitted to:
Rowan Martin Building
P. O. Box 1680
HARARE
Or hand deliver to Records Office, Basement, Room B38 at Rowan Martin Building.
To arrive not later than: 5 JUNE 2023
(Clearly state on the envelope the position applied for).
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS.
NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to