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City of HarareSkilled Worker (4-2) Fitter & Turner
The City of Harare is hiring four Skilled Worker (4-2) Fitter & Turner professionals for its Mechanical Workshop within the Harare Water department. This on-site role…
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The City of Harare is hiring four Skilled Worker (4-2) Fitter & Turner professionals for its Mechanical Workshop within the Harare Water department. This on-site role reports to the Skilled Worker 1 Fitter & Turner and centers on the installation, upkeep, and repair of mechanical machinery and plant components such as pumps, valves, compressors, blowers, gearboxes, fans, and mixers. This position is suited for mechanically inclined technicians who possess practical…
Job Description
The City of Harare is hiring four Skilled Worker (4-2) Fitter & Turner professionals for its Mechanical Workshop within the Harare Water department. This on-site role reports to the Skilled Worker 1 Fitter & Turner and centers on the installation, upkeep, and repair of mechanical machinery and plant components such as pumps, valves, compressors, blowers, gearboxes, fans, and mixers.
This position is suited for mechanically inclined technicians who possess practical expertise in disassembling equipment, servicing plant machinery, and conducting field repairs. The job requires carrying out equipment installations, performing basic component manufacturing, and maintaining safety and health standards on-site in Harare.
Applicants should note that applications must be submitted via written letter accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of educational and professional qualifications by 6 November 2026. Submissions can be sent to the Human Capital Director at the Rowan Martin Building in Harare or hand-delivered to the basement records office.
Responsibilities
- Take out and set up plant equipment
- Take apart and rebuild machinery and plant brought into the workshop
- Perform basic equipment servicing, lubrication, and changes for filters, oil, and coolant
- Execute field repairs, adjustments, and maintenance on plants as needed
- Repair and manufacture basic components
- Enforce safety and health regulations
Requirements
- Possess a Skilled Worker Class 4, Class 3, or Class 2 Fitting and Turning Certificate
- Accumulate at least three years of post-qualification experience in the relevant area
- Show a comprehensive grasp of disassembly and reassembly methods
- Display knowledge in identifying, removing, and installing seals and bearings
- Demonstrate competence in installing, relocating, and realigning machinery and equipment
- Familiarity with shaping tools and shaping tasks
- Knowledge of basic processes and safety for gas and arc welding, cutting, brazing, and soldering
- Familiarity with marking off and measuring allowances, fits, and tolerances for machining
- Ability to comprehend technical language
- Capacity to perform under pressure
- Work collaboratively as part of a team
- Demonstrate practical aptitude and strong hand-eye coordination
- Possess strong welding capabilities
Qualifications
- Previous experience working within a Local Authority
- Holding a valid driver's licence
Core Skills
Benefits
- Compensation details and other benefits will be revealed to candidates who are successfully selected
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and work arrangement for this role?
The position is based at the Mechanical Workshop for Harare Water on an on-site basis in Harare.
What qualifications are needed to apply?
Applicants must hold a Skilled Worker Class 4, Class 3, or Class 2 Fitting and Turning Certificate, alongside at least three years of relevant post-qualification experience and specific technical competencies.
What is the salary for this position?
The posting states that a competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.
How can I apply for this job?
Candidates must submit a written application letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and certified copies of educational and professional qualifications by mail to the Human Capital Director at the Rowan Martin Building or by hand delivery to the basement records office by 6 November 2026.
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