University of Zimbabwe (UZ)
DUE: 12 APR 2024
DEPARTMENT OF SUPPORT SERVICES
Head Mechanic
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
Applicants must possess the following
5 O level including Mathematics and English
Journeyman Class one (1) in Motor Mechanics
Class two (2) driver’s licence
Experience
5 years’ experience as a workshop foreman
Knowledge of bus repairs and services
Knowledge of diagnostic machine operations
Computer literacy in excel
Ability to work under pressure
Good communication skills
Critical thinking
Hands on supervisor
Qualification in Transport Management is an added advantage
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises the work of motor mechanics in the workshop.
Ensure that all repairs are assigned to motor mechanics in an equal and fair manner.
Ensure that motor vehicles presented for maintenance and repairs receive the correct
level of service and that all work is undertaken to appropriate industry standards through
quality checks and control of work done.
Drive test serviced or repaired vehicles for service quality conformity.
Maintains high quality service repairs and minimise comebacks.
Liaises with vehicle users and authorises the release of all serviced or repaired vehicles.
Ensures all motor vehicle repairs under warranty to be communicated with suppliers
and vehicle agents with the guidelines of the contracts.
Provides technical support for technicians when necessary.
Ensure repairs are charged out to departments correctly.
Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
Handles all customer complaints.
Monitors technicians daily productivity reports.
Produces weekly and monthly work done reports, comeback reports, warranty reports
and monthly forecasts.
Ensures proper care, storage and inventory of special tools.
Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
Facilitates training and development of workshop staff.
Inspects and ensures motor vehicle workshop is clean, safe and secure at all times
before any service or repair is undertaken.
Any other duties as directed by the Transport and Logistics Manager
TO APPLY
Applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by
a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of birth, I.D, birth certificate
and copies of academic and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information
on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names and addresses of three contactable
referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 123, Administration Building at the
University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
Deputy Registrar
Human Capital Management
University of Zimbabwe
P.O Box MP 167
HARARE
Closing date of receipt of applications is 12 April 2024.
The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and women are
equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.