Handyman Fitter

Job description

NANGA FARMS LIMITED — EXTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENT
A Subsidiary of Zambia Sugar Plc | Part of the ABF Sugar Group

Nanga Farms Limited is a large, irrigated sugarcane estate situated 25Km Northeast of Mazabuka in the Southern Province of Zambia. The company is a subsidiary of Zambia Sugar Plc and part of the ABF Sugar Group. Its main activities are the cultivation of 2,860 hectares of sugarcane and the rearing of 1,400 head of cattle.

The Company now invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Handyman Fitter x1 – Permanent.

Position: Handyman Fitter (x1 Vacancy)
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Reports To: Irrigation Foreman – Mechanical
Company: Nanga Farms Limited (Zambia Sugar Plc)
Location: Mazabuka, Southern Province, Zambia

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of mechanical and irrigation equipment on a continuous basis and take responsibility for failures resulting from inadequate equipment-specific inspection.
• Undertake troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) processes.
• Ensure the Job Plan / Checklist on the Work Order (WO) is diligently followed as per assigned work-order tasks.
• Execute work and resources for stop days, shutdowns, and off-crop jobs, and communicate requirements and daily progress to the supervisor.
• Assist in drawing materials from Stores and signing material gate passes.
• Liaise with centre pivot and pump station operators when carrying out maintenance work and handovers.
• Maintain adequate housekeeping standards in all workstations.
• Undertake standby duties and call-outs as and when instructed by the Foreman or according to the set roster.
• Report any accidents immediately through established reporting procedures.
• Carry out safety inspections for all mechanical and irrigation equipment.
• Identify personal learning and development needs; coach and mentor other maintenance workers.
• Identify and monitor KPIs to track performance and flag any issues.
• Promote and adhere to business procedures, policies, and guidelines, including SHERQ, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC).

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Mechanical aptitude and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Solid knowledge of safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Craft Certificate in Water Supply OR Craft Certificate in Agriculture Mechanics.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ post-qualifying experience in a similar mechanical fitting / irrigation maintenance position.
• Good interpersonal skills, personal organization, and high integrity.
• Suitably qualified applicants must provide certificates verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
• Valid membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications (ZAQA verified), professional registrations (EIZ), and a valid ID or Passport as a single PDF Document for the attention of the Human Resource Officer to:

📧 Email: NangaCareers@zamsugar.zm

Subject Line: “Application – Handyman Fitter”

Closing Date: 13th October 2026

Applicants shall be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.