Background

Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Ltd is a dynamic and vibrant Company providing water and sanitation services in the Municipalities of Chingola, Mufulira and Chililabombwe. At Mulonga, all employees play a crucial role in moving the company “towards purified excellence”. Thus Mulonga acknowledges the importance of having a team that will actualize its objectives and ultimately transform Mulonga into “the most admired utility in Africa”. To ensure this is achieved, Mulonga commits to attract and retain the best employees through a systematic talent management process.

Applications are now invited from suitably qualified candidates to join the team in the positions below on a One (1) year contract with possibility of renewal for a further period:

Job Purpose:

To carry out electrical and operational duties at the Water Treatment Plant under the supervision of the Plant Manager, ensuring the continuous treatment and supply of safe, high-quality water in accordance with established service level agreements and regulatory requirements

Summary of Main Accountabilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain electrical equipment and systems at the treatment plant to ensure continuous and efficient water production.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report electrical faults promptly to maintain plant safety, reliability, and compliance with operational standards.
• Supervises the shift plant attendants to ensure assigned tasks are carried out as required.
• Record operational data, electrical readings, and plant performance indicators accurately in logbooks and reporting tools.
• Ensure safe operation of electrical equipment by adhering to established safety procedures and lockout–tagout practices.
• Assist in starting, stopping, and regulating treatment processes in coordination with plant operators and supervisors.
• Safeguard tools, equipment, and plant property, ensuring proper housekeeping in all electrical areas.
• Enforces good performance and discipline of staff.
• Maintains electrical plant records.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 years’ post qualification experience in a comparable organisation
• Member of the relevant professional regulatory body (EIZ)

Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

• Operate, monitor, and maintain electrical equipment and systems at the treatment plant to ensure continuous and efficient water production.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report electrical faults promptly to maintain plant safety, reliability, and compliance with operational standards.
• Supervises the shift plant attendants to ensure assigned tasks are carried out as required.
• Record operational data, electrical readings, and plant performance indicators accurately in logbooks and reporting tools.
• Ensure safe operation of electrical equipment by adhering to established safety procedures and lockout–tagout practices.
• Assist in starting, stopping, and regulating treatment processes in coordination with plant operators and supervisors.
• Safeguard tools, equipment, and plant property, ensuring proper housekeeping in all electrical areas.
• Enforces good performance and discipline of staff.
• Maintains electrical plant records.

• Electrical equipment operation and maintenance
• Troubleshooting and fault identification
• Data recording and reporting
• Adherence to safety procedures (lockout-tagout)
• Supervision of staff
• Record keeping

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Member of the relevant professional regulatory body (EIZ)