Mechanic

Mechanic (2 Posts: 1 Harare, 1 Zvishavane)

Qualifications and Experience

• Motor Mechanics Class 1
• A workshop management certificate is an added advantage.
• At least two years work experience.
• Knowledge of different vehicle models and heavy duty generators that include John Deere, Cummings and Perkins

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspection of all University vehicles and generators’ condition/status, diagnose any defect and recommend for appropriate remedy on a regular basis.
• Checking all University vehicles and generators for any service requirements and arrange for their services through the Transport Office.
• Maintaining, repairing and servicing vehicles and generators and other machines whenever the problem or fault is within the capacity of the University workshop.
• Recommending purchases of spares to the Transport Officer.
• Maintaining relevant records for the running and maintenance of all vehicles and generators as directed by the Transport Officer.
• Carrying out services for the University vehicles and generators.
• Checking on the work done on University vehicles and generators and machines whenever external service providers repair a vehicle or generator.
• Ability to work after normal working hours.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Director Central Services, Amenities and Maintenance.

Person Specification

• The ability to multitask.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University
vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw

Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format. This advert will remain active until all the advertised posts have been filled.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to