Maintenance Engineer

Job description

In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring optimization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous chal-lenges and opportunities in the fast-changing business environment on the other, we are seek-ing highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER, SALARY GRADE ZRA005 – (1 POSITION) – ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION

A. PURPOSE

Reporting to the Manager-Maintenance, the job holder will be responsible for responsible for overseeing and managing all maintenance activities, including assessments, planned and unplanned maintenance of equipment, installations, buildings, and other infrastructure. The role ensures that all ZRA facilities are maintained to the highest standards, ensuring operational efficiency and safety

B. MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Plan and implement maintenance schedules for all equipment and installations.
2. Coordinate the adherence to OEM procedures and guidelines for the maintenance of equipment by all Maintenance Officers.
3. Conduct regular assessments to identify maintenance needs and prioritise tasks.
4. Oversee both planned and unplanned maintenance activities to ensure timely completion.
5. Monitor the performance of equipment and installations to ensure optimal functionality.
6. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards during maintenance activities.
7. Assist in the maintenance of buildings and other infrastructure, including electrical, plumbing, and structural repairs.
8. Carrying out conditional surveys on existing buildings, preparing schedules of defects and making recommendations for remedial works.
9. Undertake preventive maintenance programs to minimise downtime and extend the lifespan of infrastructure.
10. Carry out inspections on reported defects or faults in building elements, service
installations and auxiliary facilities and make recommendations for remedial measures.
11. Supervise and guide maintenance staff and contractors to ensure execution of projects according to standard and schedule.
12. Coordinate with other departments to ensure maintenance activities do not disrupt operations.

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Grade 12 School Certificate or General Certificate Education (GCE) equivalent with five (5) credits or better which must include English and Mathematics;
2. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field;
3. Minimum of three (3) years relevant post qualifying experience in maintenance engineering, preferably in a similar role;
4. Membership to the Engineering Institute of Zambia, with a valid Engineering Registration Board (ERB) Practicing License;
5. Competency in computer-aided software packages such as AutoCAD.
6. Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems and practices.

D. OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

1. High level of integrity and Highly principled
2. Pleasant and Authoritative
3. Must be tactful
4. Personally organised
5. Principled and well-cultured
6. Innovative
7. Have good customer service
8. Communication Skills

Instructions to Candidates:
Only candidates meeting the above role specifications and competencies should apply. Candi-dates should send their Application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae with details of current resi-dence, contact phone numbers/email address, three (3) traceable referees with their contact numbers and email addresses. Please scan and submit all documents as one (1) single file which should clearly indicate your full name and position applied for.

Only relevant copies of your professional qualifications should be attached to the application and consolidated in a single file. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than Monday, 17th June, 2025 using the following email addresses, Careers20242@zra.org.zm

The Authority is an equal employer and candidates are expected to demonstrate Integrity when participating in the recruitment process. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and candidates should not apply for more than two (2) positions.

The Director Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P. O. BOX 35710
LUSAKA