Workshop Foreman Kaleya Smallholders Company Limited

P.O. Box 670371 Mazabuka Zambia

Cell: 097 7791102, 0978240240

Fax: 260-03-235032

Email: humanresource@kascol.co.zm

KALEYA SMALLHOLDERS COMPANY LIMITED, a farming organisation based in Mazabuka producing sugar cane from a nucleus Estate and Smallholders settlement, invites applications from suitably qualified Zambians to fill the following position:
Workshop Foreman (1 Position)

Reporting to the Smallholders and Operations Officer, the Workshop Foreman will manage the workshop in conjunction with his/ her team of artisan craftsmen. He/she will ensure that the entire fleet of farm vehicles/ heavy duty equipment, graders, tippers, diggers, generators, motorbikes, small engines, trailers, mowers and implements are kept in running order at all times.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that the entire fleet is in excellent running condition all the time for maximum equipment availability.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance on all company vehicles, equipment,
• implements, generators, machinery, etc.
• To carry out daily checks on equipment as per checklist, prevent and repair defects.
• Supervise and conduct all vehicle repairs and outsource in terms of organizational limited capacity.
• Works with outsourced mechanical service providers.
• To fault find and repair equipment up to standard.
• Ensure the fleet is licensed and insured according to Zambian legislative requirements.
• Coordinate all workshop operations in conjunction with departmental head.
• Organises effective road maintenance and repairs.
• Supervise the team of artisans in the workshop.
• Ensure good housekeeping and maintain highest level of safety standards.

Personal Attributes

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good inter-personal and negotiation skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Must have good leadership skills.
• Takes responsibility for personal improvement, learning from experience and new situations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Advanced Diploma in Automotive Mechanics/ Heavy Equipment Repair
• Should have a valid driving licence.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role, preferably on an agricultural operation will be an added advantage.
• Must be computer literate (particularly in Microsoft Office Suite)
• Must be below 50 years.
• Must be a registered Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).

An attractive package will be offered to the successful candidates that includes rent free accommodation and others.