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Machine Operator (03 Positions) – Compactor, Water Bowser, etc. (Salary Scale LGSS/14)
Manyinga Town Council Manyinga, North-Western Province, Zambia
Employer and vacancy source: Manyinga Town Council
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- EmployerManyinga Town Council
- LocationManyinga, North-Western Province, Zambia
- Application methodEmail application
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Manyinga Town Council
- Location
- Manyinga, North-Western Province, Zambia
- Posted
- November 4, 2026
- Closing date
- Apply by December 4, 2026
- Job type
- Contract
- Category
- Engineering & Construction
- Application method
- Email application
Job description
REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA — MANYINGA TOWN COUNCIL
EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL JOB ADVERT
Manyinga Town Council wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and dedicated individuals to fill the position of Machine Operator (03 Vacancies) – (Compactor, Water Bowser, etc.) on a contractual basis.
Position: Machine Operator (03 Positions) – (Compactor, Water Bowser, etc.)
Salary Scale: LGSS/14
Organisation: Manyinga Town Council
Location: Manyinga, North-Western Province, Zambia
Employment Type: Contractual Basis
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Operating heavy municipal equipment and earth-moving machinery (including Compactor, Water Bowser, Roller, Grader, and related plant machinery).
- Executing road maintenance, earthworks, civil engineering projects, and township infrastructure development tasks.
- Conducting daily operational pre-checks (inspecting fluid levels, hydraulic systems, tyre pressure, tracks, and safety apparatus).
- Performing basic routine machine maintenance, greasing, and promptly reporting mechanical defects or repair requirements.
- Operating machines with high precision, safety consciousness, and efficiency to prevent accidents or equipment damage.
- Maintaining accurate machinery log sheets indicating operating hours, fuel consumed, and work accomplished.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must have a full Grade 12 Certificate.
- Must be 21 years and above but below 45 years of age.
- Must be a holder of a green National Registration Card (N.R.C.).
- Must hold a valid operator’s license class C or better.
- Must be of sober (mind) character and dependable work ethic.
- Mechanical knowledge will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit application letters accompanied by copies of the Grade 12 Certificate, Operator’s License, NRC, and updated CV.
Addressed to:
The Council Secretary
Manyinga Town Council
P.O. Box 140008 – MANYINGA
North-Western Province, Zambia
Electronic Submission (Email):
📧 Email: manyingatowncouncil@gmail.com
📞 Enquiries / Cell: +260 977548328
Closing Date: 13th November, 2026 at 17:00 hours
* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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