Assistant Engineer – Networks
Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited
Job description
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Ltd is a dynamic and vibrant Company providing water and sanitation services in the Municipalities of Chingola, Mufulira and Chililabombwe. At Mulonga, all employees play a crucial role in moving the company “towards purified excellence”. Thus Mulonga acknowledges the importance of having a team that will actualize its objectives and ultimately transform Mulonga into “the most admired utility in Africa”. To ensure this is achieved, Mulonga commits to attract and retain the best employees through a systematic talent management process.
Applications are now invited from suitably qualified candidates to join the team in the positions below:
ASSISTANT ENGINEER – NETWORKS X1
Purpose of the Job
To coordinate and supervise Operations and Maintenance activities on the Water Distribution networks and ensure activities in line with the planned maintenance programs and service level guarantees in place.
Main accountabilities
- Supervises operation and maintenance of the water distribution facilities focusing on effectiveness and efficiency for attainment of approved water supply targets.
- Implements planned maintenance schedules for the entire distribution network under his/her jurisdiction to ensure water supply in line with service level guarantees.
- Supervises works programs of engineering-related customer complaints received and reported faults across entire water distribution system.
- Mobilizes equipment and other resources required to undertake the repairs and maintenance works in the network in order to maintain water pressure
- Maintains and sustains water supply hours/day in accordance with agreed SLA and SLG across the division
- Supervises the cleaning/servicing of water trunk main lines by loading the lines at the highest pressure to flush out any debris that may have built up.
- Supervises the improvements in the network by replacing old lines with new ones in order to improve service provision
- Conduct walkover surveys by walking through the water lines from the production Centre to the boundary/district meters to identify sources of water losses and reduce levels of unaccounted water.
- Ensures that newly connected clients are captured on the billing database through submitting information on new meters to billing section.
- Undertakes installations of fire hydrants to increase firefighting capability
- Provides inputs to the Engineer Transmission and Distribution for the Divisional budget by submitting the sectional budget figures and thereafter budget monitoring during implementation to ensure adherence to budget provisions.
- Monitors, reviews and agrees on performance deliverables of subordinates to ensure that they meet their agreed targets.
- Ensures the critical operations of reservoir de-slugging and housekeeping around reservoirs and distribution centres.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Grade 12 Certificate with Five ‘O’ Levels
- Bachelor’s Degree in Water or Civil Engineering
- Minimum 3 Years post qualification experience in a similar role
- Member of EIZ
- Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and inspect work of subordinate staff engaged in the operation of Water Distribution Systems
- Detailed knowledge of the Water Supply systems
- Knowledge of the chemical and physical processes involved in the treatment of water to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Applicable laws, codes, safety, and health regulations related to potable water
- Preparation and interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications
- Ability to drive a manual motor vehicle
Job Application Procedure
If you have the necessary competences/qualifications we are looking for, please submit your application together with a comprehensive C.V. as one document including your contact telephone number and copies of your certificates and names of three referees to careers@mwsc.com.zm not later than Friday, 30th August 2026.
Please use your name & position being applied for in the Subject.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Applications should be addressed to
The Director Human Resources and Administration
Mulonga Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited
Plot No.15438, Mulonga House, Lulamba Road
P O Box 11712
CHINGOLA.
“Mulonga – “Towards Purified Excellence”