Skilled Worker (4-2) Fitter & Turner

Job Description

POSITION: SKILLED WORKER (4-2) FITTER & TURNER (4 POSITIONS)

GRADE: 12/11/10
LOCATION: MECHANICAL WORKSHOP
DEPARTMENT: HARARE WATER
REPORTING TO: SKILLED WORKER 1 FITTER & TURNER

JOB OBJECTIVE

Responsible for installation, repair and maintenance, including fitting of all mechanical plant and machinery and machinery components including but not limited to pumps, valves, fans, blowers, compressors, mixers and gearboxes.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Removal and installation of plant and equipment.
• Disassembling and re-assembling plant and machinery brought to the workshop.
• Basic plant and equipment servicing, lubrication, filter, oil and coolant changes.
• Carry out field repairs, adjustments and maintenance of plants as required.
• Basic component repair and manufacture.
• Implementation of Safety and Health standards.

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Skilled Worker Class 4 Fitting and Turning Certificate (Grade 12).
• Skilled Worker Class 3 Fitting and Turning Certificate (Grade 11).
• Skilled Worker Class 2 Fitting and Turning Certificate (Grade 10).
• At least three (3) years post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of disassembling and reassembling procedures.
• Demonstrate the know-how in identification, removing and fitting of bearings and seals.
• Competent in machine/equipment installations, relocations and (re)alignment.
• Conversant with shaping tools and shaping operations.
• Conversant with safety and basic processes of gas and arc welding, cutting, brazing and soldering.
• Conversant with measuring and marking off allowances, tolerances and fits for machining purposes.
• Be able to understand technical language.
• Experience in Local Authority will be an added advantage.
• Driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

KEY COMPETENCES

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team player.
• Good hand-eye coordination and practical abilities.
• Excellent welding skills.

How to Apply

GENERAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.

NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants are encouraged to apply.

Written application letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of both educational and professional qualifications should be submitted to:

Human Capital Director
Rowan Martin Building
P.O. Box 1680
HARARE

Or hand deliver to: Records Office – Basement, Rowan Martin Building.

DEADLINE: To arrive not later than 6 November 2026.

NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.

CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS.