Mechanic Time + Tide Africa, King Lewanika Lodge

Applications are invited from suitably qualified personnel to take up the role of a mechanic at our campsite based in Liuwa Plain National Park. The position is based on 26 days in camp and 4 days off OR 3 months in camp followed by 12 days off. Ideally, the successful candidate will be geographically from either Kalabo, Mongu, or any nearby district.

Reporting: In-camp Assistant Manager, Lodge General Manager & Workshop Manager.

Duties:

• Primarily, you will be in charge of the maintenance of 3 Game Viewer vehicles, 1 utility vehicle, 1 tractor, 1 jet washer, 1 generator, and several water pumps.
• Monitoring fuel levels, recording and updating camp managers on low fuel levels.
• Recording and reporting repairs conducted to the Workshop Manager.
• Monitoring spare parts usage and requesting in advance when stock is low.
• Rebuilding/overhauling transfer cases and gearboxes.
• Ensuring all vehicle faults are taken care of before handing it over to respective drivers.
• Test driving and ensuring vehicles are in their best condition.
• Maintaining good records keeping of parts movement and repairs conducted.
• Any other duties reasonably within your field of work.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 school certificate
• At least a trade test certificate in auto-mechanics
• At least 2 years experience as an auto-mechanic or a similar role
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage
• Experience in engine overhaul work will be an added advantage.

Qualities:

• Hard-working.
• Dedicated.
• Sub-ordination.
• Can work under pressure.
• Quick turnaround time.
• Good sense of direction.
• Manual driver’s license.