Applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited for the following vacancy which has arisen within Marondera Rural District Council.

MECHANIC – (GRADE 8)

KEY RESULT AREAS

• To perform routine inspections, servicing, maintenance and repairs on a variety of Council Vehicles, Plant and Equipment.
• To advise on all technical matters with regards to repair and maintenance of vehicles, plant and equipment.
• To prepare for planned maintenance (vehicle service schedules and costs)
• To identify mechanical issues and faults in vehicles, plant and equipment.
• To carry out repairs on engines, transmissions, brakes, and other vehicle systems, ensuring vehicles are safe and functional.
• To certify outsourced vehicle maintenance works conducted.
• To maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair works carried out on vehicles, including parts used.
• To monitor fuel consumption.
• To conduct regular safety inspections to ensure vehicles and equipment are road worthy and safe to users.
• To timeously attend to emergency breakdowns of vehicles, plant and equipment.
• To order and manage inventory of vehicle and equipment parts and supplies, ensuring that necessary materials are available for repairs.
• To validate and authenticate all vehicle spares procured by Council.
• To update and maintain an asset register for all items, tools and equipment within the Workshop section.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

• A Journeyman Class 1 Certificate in Motor Mechanics
• A minimum of 5 years post qualification hands on experience
• A clean class 2 driver’s license
• At least 30 years old.

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitaes, certified copies of identity documents,  academic and professional certificates should be submitted not later than 07 February 2025 in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Mechanic” to The Chief Executive Officer.