Electrician at Aga Khan Education Services

Electrician at Aga Khan Education Services 

Aga Khan Education Services (AKES)

Dar es Salaam

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Aga Khan Education Services, Tanzania (AKES, T) operates three schools, from nursery to secondary levels. Each school aims to provide a quality education that will impart a broad set of personal and intellectual skills which develop independent inquiry and critical thinking abilities. The origins of the Aga Khan schools in Tanzania go back to the 19th century when a girls’ school was started around 1905 in Zanzibar by Sir Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan III. The focus of AKES in Tanzania is to implement educational programs that are designed to assist students in acquiring life skills and intellectual foundations that will enable them to make their way confidently in a world increasingly characterised by globalisation and technological advancement. To meet the needs of diverse communities, AKES in Tanzania operates schools which run both National -NECTA and International curricula International Baccalaureate -IB and IGCSE International General Certificate of Secondary Education.

AKES, T is looking to hire qualified candidates for the below post based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Central Office

Electrician

Key Responsibilities

• Routinely inspecting electrical systems such as wiring, fixtures, and appliances.
• Identifying electrical faults or hazards and rectifying them
• Troubleshooting electrical system failures.
• Reviewing blueprints to understand wiring placement.
• Testing of electrical systems with the required tools
• Conducting maintenance repairs on old or faulty fixtures.
• Routine checks of the AC and repair where possible; report if a specialist is needed.
• Routine check of MV and LV panels, dBs, and generators, and report on issues.
• Responding to fault requests
• Providing suggestions for equipment replacement

Qualifications & Experience

• FTC/Diploma holder in Electrical, Electronics, and Instrumentation Engineering
• 5 years of experience as a technician and electrician.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic designs, installations, and maintenance.
• Willingness to perform electro-mechanical maintenance and repairs
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving
• Great organizational and time management skills

How to Apply:

Applicants should send a cover letter describing their experience, along with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic certificates and contact information of three referees, including current Head of School or Line Manager. It should be addressed to HR – Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania and should be sent by e-mail to hr@akest.org, on the subject indicate the position you have applied, for or via post address P.0. Box 125, Dar es Salaam. Please ensure you include an email address and a telephone number; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for applications: March 20, 2024.

The Human Resources Manager
Aga Khan Education Service Tanzania
P 0 Box 125 DAR ES SALAAM
DARES SALAAM
Email: hr@akest.org