Mechanical Engineer

An Exciting opportunity has risen at Khayah Cement for a suitably qualified and experienced person for the above post, which has arisen in the Engineering Department.

Key Responsibilities:
Main Duties
• Plan, execute, and oversee maintenance and repair of mechanical plant, equipment, and installations.
• Lead troubleshooting, fault-finding, and optimisation of mechanical systems to minimise downtime.
• Support plant operations during commissioning, kiln start-ups, shutdowns, and breakdowns.
• Ensure adherence to mechanical safety standards and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for mechanical assets.
• Drive reliability improvement initiatives and continuous improvement of mechanical processes.
• Provide technical support for capital projects, plant modifications, and process improvements.
• Supervise, coach, and train artisans and technicians to maintain high levels of technical competence and safety discipline.

Qualifications & Experience
• Degree in Engineering, majoring in Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-traineeship experience in a heavy manufacturing or mining environment.
Experience in the cement industry will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including rotating equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, conveyors, kilns, and mills.
• Proven ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Experience in maintenance planning, spares management, and maintenance cost control.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problemsolving skills.
• Membership with the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe (ECZ) will be an added advantage.

Main Duties
• Plan, execute, and oversee maintenance and repair of mechanical plant, equipment, and installations.
• Lead troubleshooting, fault-finding, and optimisation of mechanical systems to minimise downtime.
• Support plant operations during commissioning, kiln start-ups, shutdowns, and breakdowns.
• Ensure adherence to mechanical safety standards and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for mechanical assets.
• Drive reliability improvement initiatives and continuous improvement of mechanical processes.
• Provide technical support for capital projects, plant modifications, and process improvements.
• Supervise, coach, and train artisans and technicians to maintain high levels of technical competence and safety discipline.

How to Apply: Qualified individuals who are interested in this challenging career opportunity are encouraged to submit their application and detailed CV to hr@khayahcement.com by Thursday, 22 January 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair, effective, and efficient, aligning with regulatory requirements while upholding our commitment to equality and diversity.