Vacancy title:
Plumber – Re-advertised

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Construction]

Jobs at:
The Copperbelt University

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 14 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Kitwe | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 31 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To install, repair and maintain pipes, fixtures and other plumbing works for water distribution and wastewater and sanitation disposal in the university.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Installs, repairs and maintains plumbing systems and components;
• Locates, identifies and marks areas for leakages, periodic meter reading and recommend remedial measures;
• Installs, repairs and maintains underground storm sanitary and water piping systems;
• Installs, repairs and maintains sinks, tubs and toilets;
• Installs, repairs and maintains water heaters and conditioners;
• Identifies required tools and selects the type and size of materials required;
• Tests pipe systems and fixtures for leaks;
• Ensures all installations, repairs and maintenance meet environmental protection requirements;
• Performs scheduled maintenance service on plumbing systems and fixtures; and
• Performs additional duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Full Grade 12 full certificate with 5 “O” level passes with Credit or better in English;
• A Craft Certificate in Plumbing or related field;
• Not less than one (1) year of practical experience.

Required Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with technical staff and carry out tasks.
• Ability to operate civil engineering equipment.

Reporting Relationships

• Immediate Supervisor:   Building Foreman
• Salary Scale: PSS09

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants meeting the above requirement should submit signed application letters, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, ZAQA validated copies of Academic Certificates, certified Professional Certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC), proof of membership to a professional body and three (03) names of referees, two (02) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant.

The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned no later than Thursday, 14th August, 2025 or soft copies (as a single pdf file) to jobs@cbu.ac.zm. The application should be addressed to:

The Registrar
The Copperbelt University
Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside
P O Box 21692
KITWE

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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