Job Description
\n\t\t\t\tApplications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the vacancies below in the Department of Engineering Services.<\/p>\n
GRADE 8REPORTING TO: TRANSPORT OFFICERLOCATION: ENGINEERING DEPOT, MUNICIPALITY OF CHINHOYIDURATION: 12 MONTH CONTRACTJOB PURPOSEResponsible for dismantling, repairing, and (re)assembling vehicle components, including engines, transmissions, compressors, injector pumps, brake systems, clutch systems, suspension systems, and automotive electrical systems.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tDuties and Responsibilities
\n\t\t\t\tKEY RESULT AREAS\u2022 Inspects, diagnoses, and connects failed or malfunctioning vehicle components (that is, electrical, hydraulic, or mechanical issues)\u2022 Provide technical advice on repair and maintenance solutions.\u2022 Makes follow-ups on jobs contracted outside the council.\u2022 Generates progress reports on completed work, work in progress, and outstanding spares.\u2022 Implementation of procedures related to health and safety in accordance with the Factories and Works Act\u2022 Ensure proper housekeeping in the workshop.\u2022 Preventive maintenance: Conducting scheduled services (oil changes, tune-ups, filter replacements) to prolong the lifespan of the council’s fleet.\u2022 Regulatory compliance: Ensure all vehicles pass regulatory Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) fitness checks and conform to Environmental Management Agency (EMA) and road traffic regulations.\u2022 Breakdown recovery: Responding to field breakdowns to get essential services (such as waste collection or emergency response vehicles) back on the road quickly.\u2022 Record keeping: completing job cards, tracking parts inventory, and documenting repair logs \u2022 The above applies to light and heavy-dutydiesel and petrol vehicles<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tQualifications and Experience
\n\t\t\t\tQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE\u2022 Apprenticeship-trained motor mechanic with 5 years of post-qualification experience, OR a trade-tested Skilled Worker, OR a Journeyman Class 3 or better, motor mechanic with 8 years of post-qualification experience, OR a diploma in motor mechanics or 2 years of relevant work experience\u2022 Clean and valid Class 2 or 4 driver’s licence.\u2022 Must be 35 years old or below<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHow to Apply
\n\t\t\t\tNB: (1) Chinhoyi Municipality is an equal opportunity employer, and female applicants are encouraged to apply.(2) Employment for this post shall be on a 12-month contract basis.COMPENSATIONA competitive salary commensurate with the position, along with other benefits, will be disclosed to successful candidates.A written application letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of educational and professional qualifications, a copy of the national identity document, and three 3) traceable references should be submitted to:–dTown ClerkMunicipality of ChinhoyiP.O BOX 93ChinhoyiOR hand-deliver the application to the Municipality of Chinhoyi Head Office, Registry, Office Number 3 OR email to infor@chinhoyicity.orgTo arrive not laterthan: 10 JUNE 2026(Clearly state the position applied for on the envelope.)CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS.NOTE: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.Also note that applicants must provide a local police clearance certificate to demonstrate\u2022 that they have no criminal history.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"infor@chinhoyicity.orgTo","_company_name":"Municipality of Chinhoyi","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.chinhoyicity.co.zw\/","_company_tagline":"About Municipality of Chinhoyi The historical development of the municipality can be traced back to the last quarter of the 19th century during the colonial era. In about 1893 there was so much activity in and around Chinhoyi as people were searching for gold and other minerals and it became necessary to establish some sort of control in the area and a Police Post was established on the site of the present day Chinhoyi, it was called Sinoia by then.","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[29],"job-categories":[21],"job-types":[13],"class_list":{"0":"post-5537","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-chinhoyi","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/5537","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=5537"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=5537"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=5537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}