Lotus Africa Limited
Lotus Africa seeks to recruit a suitably qualified and motivated individual to the post of Acid Plant Electrician at Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Electrician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of electrical systems and equipment across the facility. The role ensures the operational reliability and safety of electrical infrastructure in compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. The electrician also supports continuous improvement initiatives and collaborates with the team to minimize downtime and enhance plant performance. The role requires a strong understanding of HV & LV switching, ensuring that all work is conducted safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safety Incidents: Achieve a Zero number of safety incidents or near misses, with strict adherence to PPE and worksite safety protocols.
- Equipment Uptime: Maintain optimal operational availability of engineering systems.
- Planned vs Unplanned Maintenance Ratio: Target >80% planned maintenance.
- Job Card Completion Rate: Ensure 100% completion and proper documentation of job cards.
- Breakdown Response Time: Time taken to respond to and resolve breakdowns.
- Downtime Reduction: Decrease in unplanned downtime due to unwanted failures.
- Quality of Workmanship: Inspection and testing results; preventing rework requirements.
- Code Compliance: Adherence to country applicable electrical codes and standards.
- Tool and Equipment Utilization: Regular use and care of electrical measuring tools, machines and other equipment.
- Job Completion Rate: Timely execution of welding tasks per job cards and work schedules.
- Documentation Accuracy: Accurate completion of weld logs, pressure test reports,
QA reports and job tracking.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- MSCE Certificate or equivalent or Higher Education.
- Qualified Electrical Trade Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution.
- Minimum of 3 years’ trade experience in a fixed/acid plant.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to speak, read and write English.
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit an application, copies of certificates, and a CV with contact details for at least three professional referees to lal.jobs@lotusmalawi.com or submit by hand at Lotus Africa Limited offices at Kayelekera Mine. Applicants must include their name and the position they are applying for in the title of all documents.
The deadline for receiving applications is August 7, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Lotus Africa is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, women are encouraged to apply.