TECHNICIAN: AUTO PLANT/ MECHANICAL – Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB)

VACANCY

The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB), a statutory body mandated to provide the safe, regular, secure and efficient use and development of Civil Aviation in Botswana seeks to recruit a highly motivated individual to fill the below mentioned vacancies that exist in the Authority.

TECHNICIAN: AUTO PLANT/ MECHANICAL (PGMIAX1)
Vacancy No. 6 of 2024
Main Purpose of the Job
To carry out preventative and corrective maintenance of all Airport electrical/ mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with approved standards, systems and procedures to ensure availability of all equipment, machinery and instruments to enable safe and efficient Airport operations at all times.

Position Requirements

Education:
• Diploma in mechanical engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registration with Engineers Registration Board (ERB)

Professional/Technical:
• Computer literacy
• Membership of a recognized professional institution
• Knowledge of ICAO regulations, procedures, practices and manuals

Experience:
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant post qualification experience in maintenance of electro-mechanical systems. Knowledge of fire and safety regulations would be desirable.

Competencies:
• Hands-on experience in trouble-shooting
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player
• Trouble shooting and diagnosis.
• Risk management.
• Results and service orientation
• Analytical skill
• Creative, innovative and a personal commitment to excellence
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct

Core Areas of Responsibility
• Troubleshooting, diagnosis and repairs
• Maintenance checklist
• Electro-mechanical installations and repairs
• Contract and project management.
• Perodic & detailed inspections
• Preventative & corrective maintenance
• Budgeting and Cost management
• Logging & Records Management
• Spares inventory management
• Employee supervision
• Quality assurance
• ICAO/CAAB Standards Compliance