Lotus Africa Limited
Lotus Africa seeks to recruit a suitably qualified and motivated individual to the post of Acid Plant Mechanical Fitter at Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Fitter is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment and systems to ensure operational efficiency and safety. This hands-on role involves working closely with supervisors, team leaders, and other trades to perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance in accordance with work orders and safety standards. The Fitter plays a key role in supporting plant reliability, minimizing equipment downtime, and contributing to a safe and productive work environment.
DUTIES & 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.
- Collaborate with supervisors to schedule routine and non-routine maintenance tasks.
- Review job specifications, work packages, drawings, and mechanical procedures prior to execution.
- Ensure availability of the correct tools as well as their fitness for use on all, measuring equipment, mechanical tools, hand tools, materials and correct PPE, before work begins.
- Identify potential failures and recommend long-term corrective solutions.
- Ensure that all mechanical equipment like, crushers, mills, conveyors, pumps, etc. meet long-term reliability and withstand operational conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- MSCE Certificate or equivalent or Higher Education.
- Qualified Fitter Trade Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution.
- Hydraulic experience would be an advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years’ trade experience in a fixed/acid plant.
- 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.