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Irrigation Technician

  • Full Time
  • Mutare

Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences

DUE: 08 SEP 2023

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintains and repairs irrigation installations.
  • Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment.
  • Maintains proper irrigation cycles.
  • Assist in various maintenance activities as required.
  • Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
  • Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of a Diploma in Agriculture with a strong bias towards Agriculture Engineering.
  • Hydrology and water engineering qualification is a requirement.
  • A minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience.
  • Ability to perform irrigation activities such as pivot movements, timing of cycles, control sprinklers.
  • Knowledge of pre and post-pivot operation maintenance activities.
  • Knowledge of pivots, overhead sprinklers, drip irrigation systems management.
  • Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
  • Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

 APPLICATIONS

Interested candidates must submit six (6) sets of hardcopy applications, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID & birth certificate) and a detailed curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, date of availability, current salary, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to:

Assistant Registrar – Human Resource
Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences
Bag 7001, Stair Guthrie Road
Mutare

By no later than 1400 hours on 08 September 2023. Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for on the application letter, and only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

To apply for this job please visit msuas.ac.zw.