Artisan Electrician

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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POSITION: ARTISAN ELECTRICIAN (01 POSITION) – ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of:   ARTISAN ELECTRICIAN. The position reports to the Electrical Foreman and operates within the Farm Area. The successful candidates will be responsible for performing electrical installation, repairing and maintaining tasks on all buildings and infrastructure across the Farm, including residential houses, office buildings storage sheds, pump stations, pivots, and irrigation-related facilities. The role ensures electrical systems function reliably and safely in compliance with company and regulatory standards

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install electrical equipment components, and wiring in pump stations pivots, residential houses offices and other structures
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, including lighting distribution boards, air conditioners, transformers, VSDs  (Variable Speed Drivers), and motors
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical faults and implement timely repairs to minimize downtime
• Perform safe electrical isolations and reactivations on equipment in accordance with safety protocols.
• Read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics, diagrams and technical manuals.
• Ensure all electrical work meets applicable safety and quality standards, including those set by the company and ABF Group
• Apply proper Lock out, Tag-Out and Test-Out (LOTOTO) procedures during maintenance and repair work.
• Maintain records of repairs, inspections, and installations for compliance and reference.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are used correctly, maintained in good condition, and stored appropriately after use.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and safe electrical operations across the estate.
• Collaborate with other artisans, supervisors and departments for coordinated maintenance activities.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Investigate Basic defects to determine the cause and appropriate solution.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to qualify workmanship
• Helping provide accurate estimates for repair/ installation/construction.
• Coordinate with maintenance and repair professional to complete projects within timelines.
• Communicate effectively with clients or building occupants to explain repairs and maintenance

Ensure adherence of safety standards and procedures

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Craft Certificate
• At least 2 years working experience with traceable references.
• Suitably qualified applicant must provide certificates which have been verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
• Must be a Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations, and ID/passport as a single PDF Document for the attention of HR Officer: Nanga email: Nangacareers@zamsugar.zm.

Closing date for applications: 26th July 2025

Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.

Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.