City of Harare

Irrigation Technicians x 2

Agriculture, Farming Jobs
Salary
Negotiable

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above mentioned vacancies in the Waste Water Division of Harare Water Department.

POSITION: IRRIGATION TECHNICIAN (2 POSITIONS)
GRADE: 9
REPORTING TO: FARM OFFICER
LOCATION: INGWE FARM, PENSION FARM
DEPARTMENT: HARARE WATER

JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for planning, organising and controlling irrigation activities including installation and maintenance at the farms.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY RESULT AREAS
• Ensures that effluent treated water is evenly distributed on the pastures
• Reports availability/ non availability of treated effluent water in night storage tanks and takes corrective action.
• Ensures night storage pond valves are working
• Produces and keeps records of irrigation activities on the farm.
• Assists in redesigning of water distribution canals where necessary.
• Supervision and performance management.

Qualifications and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in Agriculture
• At least two (2) years relevant experience.
• Local government experience is an added advantage.
DESIRED COMPETENCES
• Good communication skills
• Team player
• Good report writing skills

How to Apply

Compensation and Benefits

A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.
NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.
Written applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae including certified copies of relevant certificates should be submitted to:

The Acting Human Capital Director
P.O. Box 1680
Rowan Martin Building
HARARE
To arrive not later than 22nd September 2021
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS