Motor Mechanic

Qualifications and Experience

• At least five (5) Ordinary Level Passes including English Language;
• Motor Mechanics Class 1 Journeyman Certificate;
• A workshop management certificate is an added advantage;
• At least two (2) years’ work experience;
• Knowledge of different vehicle models and heavy duty generators that include Kipor, Nexus 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 Manager;
• Maintaining relevant records for the running and maintenance of all vehicles and generators as directed by the Transport Manager;
• 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 Transport Manager.

Person Specification

• Ability to multitask;
• 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: Female candidates are encouraged to apply. Police clearance is mandatory for successful candidates.

TO APPLY

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to recruitment@buse.ac.zw consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.

Applications should clearly indicate the “Post” which is being applied for in the subject line and addressed to:

The Assistant Registrar-Human Resources

Bindura University of Science Education

P Bag 1020

Bindura

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 16 October 2023.