City of Harare
POSITION: SKILLED WORKER 1 AUTO–ELECTRICIAN (2 POSITIONS)
GRADE: 9
REPORTING TO: FOREMAN AUTO–ELECTRICIAN
LOCATION: AUTOMOTIVE WORKSHOP (BISHOP GAUL AVENUE)
DEPARTMENT: WORKS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above
mentioned vacancies in the Automotive Workshop in the Mechanical and Electrical Services
Division of the Department of Works.
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the auto–electrical repairs and maintenance of Council fleet.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Tests and restores integrity of electrical circuits and components
- Overhauls starter motors and alternators
- Rewires auto–electrical circuits
- Carries out fault diagnosis and rectification on electrical circuits, batteries,
regulators, diodes, stabilizers including light focusing. - Trains and supervises semi–skilled workers, apprentices and assistants and students.
- Implementation of procedures relating to health and safety in line with Factories and
Works Act. - Ensures proper housekeeping.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Auto Electrical Apprenticeship Certificate (with National Certificate in Automotive
Engineering) or Skilled Worker Class 1 – Journeyman Certificate in Auto–Electrical
Engineering with 5 years hands–on post qualification experience. - National Craft Certificate in Auto Electrical
- Trade tested Skilled Worker Class 1 Auto Electrician
- 5 ‘O’ Levels including English, Maths and Science
- At least Class 4 Driver’s license
SKILLS AND DESIRED COMPETENCES
- Be able to use modern diagnosis tools
- Be able to understand electrical drawings and color–coding.
- Be able to converse in English and understand the technical language.
- Be able to understand electronic ignition systems and controls
- Strong hands on experience with electro–hydraulic components
Be self motivated and be able to work alone 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.
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:
The Acting Human Capital Director
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: 3 April 2023
(Clearly state on the envelope the position applied for).
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS.
NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to
NOTE: Only short-listed applicants will be responded to.