GABZ TOOL MART Pty Ltd, sole authorized distributors of the Adendorff machinery mart products, which range includes specialist machines and tools for the artisan trades invites suitably qualified applications for the post of Industrial Machinery Mechanic and repairer (ISCO 7233) (1 Position available). JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will be responsible for the mechanical adjustment, service and repair of the Adendorff industrial machinery range of products as distributed by the company in Botswana territory.
Job Summary
- Employer: GABZ TOOL MART Pty Ltd
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Gaborone, Botswana
- Category: Engineering
- Salary: P80000 – P120000 per annum
- Closing Date: 2026-10-06
Key Responsibilities
- The incumbent will be responsible for the mechanical adjustment, service and repair of the Adendorff industrial machinery range of products as distributed by the company in Botswana territory.
Requirements
- Must have a valid and clean Botswana driver’s license for code B
- Must be competent to speak, read and write in the English language.
- Must have relevant certification in wood machining and machines used in manufacturing.
- Applicant must also have been certified by the manufacturer (Adendorff Machinery Mart) as qualified to service, maintain and repair the following Adendorff products: MacAfric Lathe and Milling machines, MacAfric Pneumatic tools, MacAfric Woodworking tools, MacAfric Steel and fabrication tools, MacAfric Automotive tools.
- 10 years experience as a joiner or cabinet maker or metalworking or woodworking or pneumatic sector.
- Be able to demonstrate the practical skills to assemble service and repair machinery used in the metalworking, woodworking and automotive trades.
Salary
P80000 – P120000 per annum
How to Apply
PLEASE SUBMIT C.V TO: The General Manager, Gabz Tool Mart Pty Ltd, Plot 168, GICP Gaborone, P.O. Box 201408, Gaborone Tel: 3952822. Closing Date: 6th October 2026
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