CAREER ADVERTISEMENT

The Mission of the Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LWSC) is to provide
climate resilient quality water supply and sanitation services. In order to achieve this, the Company
endeavours to have a pool of talent with appropriate qualifications, experience, skills, attitudes and
abilities. LWSC now seeks to recruit a dynamic, result oriented and energetic persons to fill the under
listed vacant positions.

POSITION 1 : Senior Engineer Mechanical x 1

REPORTS TO : Manager Maintenance

Job Purpose
Planning, coordinating and implementing all mechanical maintenance and repair activities in order
to ensure maximum availability of plant and equipment that efficiently and economically support
company operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Develop and monitor mechanical maintenance plans to maximise plant and equipment
availability.

ii. Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, and diagrams. Assists with evaluation of
engineering designs for new construction and makes recommendations as appropriate.

iii. Supervise and coordinate mechanical maintenance activities.

iv. Analyse mechanical plant performance data and reports to resolve recurring problems in order
to improve plant reliability.
v. Supervise contracted mechanical maintenance works to ensure contractors are up to standard
and complete tasks in time.

vi. Carry out periodic work site inspections to determine adherence to project objectives, work
standards and safety practices, rectify the deficiencies identified and recommend areas
needing improvements in the performance of projects.
vii. Prepare engineering reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing data and trends for the
performance of sewer and sanitation systems.

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viii. Provide technical advice in Mechanical plant and equipment to ensure improved availability
and reliability.

ix. Prepare and submit comprehensive technical report pertaining to mechanical maintenance
and repairs reports on a monthly basis.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor`s Degree in Electro-mechanical /Mechanical or its Equivalent

2. Five (5) years post qualification experience.

3. Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia

4. Registered Engineer – Engineers Registration Board

POSITION 2 : Engineer -Network Efficiency and Water Use Audits x 1

REPORTS TO : Senior Engineer Network Efficiency Water and Non-Revenue Water

Job Purpose

Plan and coordinate water demand management activities to ensure effective and efficient water
supply service delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Provides installation schedules and supervises installation and maintenance of bulk water
meters in accordance with company metering policy.
ii. Perform analyses of water supply networks to model flow characteristics, test for pressure
losses, or to identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
iii. Coordinate and implement activities pertaining to reading of bulk meters, analyses district
water consumption and compiles preliminary monthly non-revenue water (NRW) report.
iv. Assist in estimating costs for proposed water distribution system construction and related
capital expenditure items.
v. Offer technical support to maintenance and operation teams to ensure efficiency in the delivery
of water services.
vi. Manage and encourage staff, optimizes their outputs and effectively manage relationships in
order to achieve organizational goals.

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vii. Prepare and submit comprehensive technical reports pertaining to network efficiency to the
Senior Engineer Network Efficiency on a monthly basis.
viii. Prepare of water supply network analysis reports.
ix. Performs any other duties that may be delegated from time to time by superiors.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor`s Degree in Civil or Water Engineering or its Equivalent.

2. Two (2) years’ experience.

3. Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia

POSITION 3 : Electro-Mechanical Engineer

REPORTS TO : Senior Engineer Kafue Water Production and Transmission

Job Purpose

Plan and coordinate the implementation of maintenance activities on electro-mechanical equipment,

storage, transmission systems and other related infrastructure to ensure effective and efficient
delivery of water supply services.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Prepare scheduled maintenance plans in-line with the Asset management Policy, Maintenance
protocols and recommendations from respective equipment manuals to make sure they run
smoothly and reliably
ii. Coordinate and Implement the approved preventive maintenance schedules on water
production and transmission infrastructure to ensure it operates efficiently with minimal
disruption on operations.
iii. Undertake diagnostic investigations on equipment for early detection of potential faults and
coordinate the subsequent preparations for the implementation of corrective action.
iv. Coordinate the implementation of activities for responding to emergent break-downs and/or
failures of machinery, plants and water supply infrastructure to stop further deterioration.
v. Managing stock of supplies by timely initiating the process for mobilization / procurement of
the appropriate specialized equipment, tools, fixtures, fittings or any materials as may be
deemed necessary for the repair works.
vi. Supervise and motivate maintenance staff for optimization of their outputs through effective
management of the relationships in order to enhance the achievement of the Company goals.

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vii. Implement assessments and controls to ensure compliance to health and safety regulations in-
line with the Occupational health and Safety Policy inclusive of provision of Personal
Protective Equipment-PPE demanded by special tasks.

viii. Custodian of critical equipment repair / maintenance records inclusive of the analysis and
interpretation of the data helpful in creating innovations and procedures to guide decision
making by management.

ix. Prepare and submit comprehensive technical reports to the Senior Engineer as per requirement
– daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually.
x. Performs any other duties that may be delegated from time to time by the Supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor`s Degree in Electro-mechanical /Mechanical or its equivalent

2. Two (2) years experience related to maintenance planning and implementation

3. Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia

POSITION 4 : Billing Administrator x 1

REPORTING TO : Senior Billing Administrator

Job Purpose

To plan and coordinate the billing system administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To supervise or execute the monthly billing cycle and production of customer

statements.
ii. To provide ongoing user and management training.
iii. To support the technical systems product specialists in the administration of the
respective systems.
iv. To manage the electronic payment systems.
v. To provide advice on matters that requires immediate action.
vi. Perform any other duties as delegated by superiors.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor`s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or a related field.

2. 3 years’ experience in a similar role

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 3. Member of the ICT Profession

POSITION 5 : Superintendent Instrumentation x 1

REPORTS TO : Engineer Instrumentation

Job Purpose

To repair and carry out maintenance on all instrumentation and office equipment to improve
reliability.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Repair, install and maintain telemetry system, Logic Controllers, RTU and SCADA equipment

ii. Repairs, installs and maintains two way radio communication and repeaters in the company.

iii. Repairs, maintains and monitors IPBX and other telephone communication equipment in the
company.

iv. Repairs and maintains HVAC systems.

v. Repairs, maintains and monitors performance of all CCTV and Access Control equipment in
the company.

vi. Prepare and submit comprehensive technical reports as per requirement – daily, weekly,
monthly, quarterly and annually

vii. To carry out any other duties as may be delegated form time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Diploma in Electronics/HVAC /Instrumentation Engineering, or its Equivalent.

2. Two (2) years’ experience.
3. Knowledge in HVAC systems will be an added advantage
4. Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia

POSITION 6 : Artisan Mechanical Fitter x 5

REPORTING TO: Superintendent

Job Purpose

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Carry out installation, repairs, maintenance and fault finding on all mechanical equipment /
machinery.

Duties and Responsibilities

(i) Asses work to be done and materials required completing tasks on receipt of job cars and
instruction from supervisor.

(ii) Diagnose nature and cause of faults malfunction, defects of machineries.

(iii) Raises requisitions and collects material/ spares and appropriate tools on approval by
supervisor and proceeds to effect repairs.

(iv) Carries out mechanical maintenance, repair overhaul and installation work to the pumps and
other equipment.

(v) Undertake routine planned maintenance and serving of pumps as per given schedule and
instruction to ensure minimum disruption to operations.

(vi) Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Craft Certificate in Mechanical Fitting or its equivalent

2. Two (2) years relevant work experience
3. Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia

POSITION 7 : Artisan Automotive Electrician x 1

REPORTING TO : Superintendent – Mobile

Job Purpose

To carry out Auto electrical maintenance, repairs and fitting work to motorise and non- motorised
mobile equipment in order to restore them to good working condition.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Assess work to be done and material required to complete tasks on receipt of job cards and
instructions from superintendent.

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 ii. Diagnoses nature and causes of faults, malfunction, defects and repairs and seeks guidance
from supervisor if the problem is above the job holder’s level of competence and training in
order to determine most appropriate method of resolving problems.

iii. Undertakes routine planned maintenance and servicing of mobile equipment as per given
schedule and instructions to ensure minimum disruption to operations whilst safeguarding
and prolonging equipment’s life.

iv. Completes daily job cards stating work done, materials and manpower resources used and
time taken. Submits job cards to the supervisor for approval and inspection of the works.

v. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Craft certificate in Automotive Electrical or its equivalent

2. Two (2) years relevant work experience
3. Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia

POSITION 8 : Artisan Electrician x 1

REPORTING TO : Superintendent – Electrical

Job Purpose

To carry out Electrical Preventive repairs jobs on all Plant equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Carrying out Preventive maintenance jobs according to PM check lists, instructions and
applicable work procedures.
ii. Identify and diagnose broken down operating equipment and draw lists of requirements.
iii. Identify and diagnose equipment with planned repairs and draw lists of requirements.
iv. Carry out repairs according to standard work procedures applicable.
v. Carry out planned repairs according to standard work procedures applicable and schedule.
vi. Carry out all none break down jobs within working hours and scheduled over times.
vii. Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Craft certificate in Electricity or its equivalent

2. Two (2) years relevant work experience
3. Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia

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POSITION 9 : Laboratory Technologist Wastewater Quality and Monitoring x 3

REPORTS TO : Senior Chemist Water Quality Pollution and Control

Job Purpose

Responsible for supporting the Wastewater Treatment Plant by analyzing a variety of samples using
different test methods and/or physical tests.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Perform analytical and/or physical sample preparation and testing.

ii. Responsible for equipment operation, calibration, cleaning and minor maintenance.
iii. Accurately enter all required data into log books, spreadsheets and the reporting system as
appropriate.
iv. Collection of samples, determining methods by reviewing procedures and tolerances, testing
samples.
v. Ensure that the required quality control processes protocols are computed and adhered to.
vi. Review data and request additional testing or rechecks as needed.
vii. Performs any other duties as delegated by superiors.

Qualifications and Experience

1. Diploma in Laboratory Science

2. Two (2) year’s experience.
3. Driver`s licence will be an added advantage

Position 10 : Legal Assistant x 1

Reports to : Legal Officer

Job Purpose

The Legal Assistant is responsible for the administrative functions of the Department. Provides
support preparation and filing of documentation at any relevant Tribunals.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Assist the Legal Officer in collating of documents for legal proceedings.

ii. Assist the Legal Officer in the preparation and drafting of Court documents.
iii. Files documents at Ministry of Lands, Lusaka City Council, PACRA, Courts or any Tribunal
registries.

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 iv. Files and maintains an electronic data base of all contracts, lease agreements, and all the
necessary documentation for the department.
v. Conducts research as requested by the Supervisor.
vi. Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting
deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case
management software; confirming case status with advocates.
vii. Meeting management; call for meetings on behalf of the Supervisor, take minutes and
arrange for refreshments where necessary.
viii. Ensure payment for pigeon hole and regular check up on the pigeon hole.
ix. Perform all general administrative functions of the department; diary management; trip
preparation; practicing license renewal; document filing and archiving; Departmental
subscriptions and licenses.
x. Performs any other duties as delegated by superiors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

i. School Certificate
ii. Diploma in Law
iii. Knowledgeable about conveyancing processes
iv. Proficient computer skills and conversant with legal research software.
v. A minimum of two-year experience working in a law firm or legal department of an
organization/institution.

Personal attributes for all positions

• Ability to perform work in a safe and timely manner.

• Customer oriented and multi-tasking
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers and to deal tactfully and courteously with the
public.

LWSC values the provision of equal employment opportunities. Therefore, women, men and persons
with disability are all encouraged to apply.

All applications together with photocopies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae should reach the
Director Human Resources and Administration no later than 5th May 2023.

Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited

Plot No. 871, Katemo Road
Rhodes Park
P.O BOX 50198
LUSAKA