Workshop Superintendent

ZAMBIA FORESTRY AND FOREST INDUSTRIES CORPORATION PLC

The Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation PLC (ZAFFICO) is a listed and

publicly traded company whose mission is to establish and manage industrial exotic

forest plantations and agroforestry products in order to meet demand and maximize

return on investment.

In pursuance of its mission and strategic goals, the Corporation is now inviting

applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the under listed

position:

1.0 WORKSHOP SUPERINTENDENT (GRADE 1.7)

REPORTING TO THE DIRECTOR OF PLANTATIONS

JOB PURPOSE

To implement and coordinate various aspects of the workshop maintenance and

repair works in order to provide profitable, efficient and reliable services at minimum

cost.

MAIN DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE JOB HOLDER

i. Prepares sectional annual budget for inclusion by supervisors in the

departmental budget and monitors expenditure of the same once approved

to ensure it is within limits;

ii. Draws up annual maintenance programmes for all sections. Supervises and

controls the implementation of these programmes in order to ensure maximum

utilization of power and fleet with minimum down time;

ii. Supervises and carries out more complex jobs beyond the capabilities of

subordinates to ensure prompt and quality completion of assignments;

iv. Prepare monthly operations reports of a technical nature and submits to the

Director of Plantations for scrutiny, information and action;

v. Motivates subordinates, with the aim of achieving higher productivity;

Vi. Recommends and seeks approval for the write-off of obsolete

equipment, plant and machinery as well as the rehabilitation of the

same within the Corporation;

Vii. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the

supervisor from time to time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

i. Grade 12 School Certificate;

ii. Diploma – Mechanical Technologist

ii. Five (5) years’ experience as head of a workshop in a reputable firm.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The candidate must have a strong understanding of both light and heavy automotive

equipment systems.

20 APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates may submit their application letters, copies of relevant

academic certificates and curriculum vitae indicating contact telephone or mobile

numbers, names and contact addresses of three (3) traceable referees and copies

of other credentials fo the address below:

jobs@zdffico.co.zm

lumbov@zaffico.co.zm

OR

DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCE

ZAFFICO PLC

DOLA HILL

P O BOX 71566

NDOLA

CLOSING DATE

Closing date for receiving applications is Tuesday 28th March 2023.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.