Overview

We are hiring

Our client is looking to hire a technical services manager to join the team in a very remote location in Muchinga, North Zambia. They will be involved in the running and servicing of a very large vehicle fleet of 125 vehicles and machinery from small to large scale, and need to transition the deep-bush based workshop to a new purpose built workshop on the park boundary.

Purpose:

• Coordinate and oversee all technical activities (vehicle and machinery workshop, solar power installations and infrastructure maintenance, road construction and maintenance) within the area Landscape.
• Lead and contribute to the development of the teams for the above through hands on maintenance and consolidate and manage the efficiency to support their growth and development through strategic planning , implementation and targeted delivery.
• Supervise technical services stores systems, processes and procedures for procurement and stock management of spare parts and hardware
• Stay up to date with technological advances in vehicle servicing, maintenance, procurement and management to ensure the large fleet is managed for optimum performance
• Develop and implement the Road Construction and Maintenance Plan for our client including road construction (new) and maintenance (existing) by implementing measures such as laterite application, miter drains, cambering, etc.
• Coordinate annual road opening (slash and harrow) maintenance efforts for road network approximately 1,500 km
• Contribute to overall annual budget development with specific details for the workshop, road construction
• Oversee and manage solar infrastructure, including installations, maintenance and repairs
• Develop, establish and maintain relationships with suppliers
• Coordinate delivery logistics for spare parts, fuel, and personnel
• Develop, refine, and implement standardised operating procedures (SOPs) including waste management, OHS and associated risk mitigation
• Contribute to preparation of expenditure and activity reports for donors
• Provide monthly reports to the Programme Director
• Provide input and data for department related Asset Register records and appropriate replacement and disposal plan for these assets
• Be able to diagnose faults and assign repairs as needed, establish and implement a Rescue and Repair protocol and facilitate driver training, including off-road 4WD driving
• Ensure power generation is managed efficiently with clear replacement / maintenance, increased generation and development mitigation plans
• Oversee carpentry activities, including timber procurement and tool management
• Handle stock management and conduct monthly fuel consumption analysis
• Analyse and invoice departmental internal cost centers

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or relevant discipline
• Post graduate degree will be an added advantage
• 10 years practical work experience, preferably in a similar position
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in road construction
• Strong knowledge of motor vehicle and heavy equipment repairs

Other attributes:

• Self-motivated, disciplined and determined to work within the flexibility nature of the work
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work in a rural setting
• Ability to work as team
• Ability to adhere to work ethics
• Willingness to support our implementing rural teams with their needs