{"id":4917,"date":"2026-03-15T14:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T14:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/job\/principal-engineer-electronics-1-position\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T00:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T00:34:12","slug":"principal-engineer-electronics-1-position","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/?post_type=job_listing&p=4917","title":{"rendered":"Principal Engineer &#8211; Electronics (1 position)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tGRADE : 6REPORTING TO : Deputy Chief Engineer -(Electrical Services)LOCATION : Electrical WorkshopsDEPARTMENT : WorksApplications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above mentioned vacancy in the Electrical and Mechanical Services Division of the Department of Works.<\/p>\n<p>JOB PURPOSEResponsible for the design, selection and installation of all electrical plant and equipment, design approvals for new public lighting and traffic signals schemes.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tDuties and Responsibilities<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tKEY RESULT AREAS\u2022 Specifications and designs of new Public Lighting, Traffic Signals and City Electrical infrastructure and modifications.Asset database and maintenance management.Staff supervision, performance monitoring and staff development.Projects management.Supervision of all new installations.Responsible for the design, selection and installation of all electrical plant and equipment such as power transformers, power generators, motors and motor control centres, refrigeration units and air-conditioners, building lighting,heating and ventilation systems.Responsible for capital projects implementation.Responsible for design and installation of new traffic signals.Responsible for design and installation of new public lighting schemes.\u2022 Drafts specifications for procurement of new plant and equipment.Maintains the plant inventory and in particular, the history of repairs for every equipment and facilities in Council.\u2022Liaises with clients and service providers and ensures that quality services are delivered timeously.\u2022 Drafts the workshop&#8217;s capital and revenue budget and controls the budget utilisation.Directs and leads the various Electrical units.Ensures safe working environments in line with the Electrical Safety Regulations, Factories &amp; Works Act, Occupational Health, Safety Act and Environmental Management Act andCouncil&#8217;s HSE Policies.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tQualifications and Experience<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEBSc\/BEng (Hons) Degree in Electrical Engineering\u2022 Postgraduate qualification in maintenance management is an added advantage.\u2022 Postgraduate qualification in project management is an added advantage.\u2022 Experience in Maintenance and Project Management required.At least 5 years post qualifying experience of which two years must be at senior level.ZIE Membership\u2022 Class 4 Driver&#8217;s licence.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tHow to Apply<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tCity of Harare is an equal opportunities employer.<\/p>\n<p>Applications clearly marked on the envelope with the position being applied for should be addressed to:<\/p>\n<p>The Acting Human Capital DirectorCity of HarareP.O. 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