Background

This role is for an Artisan Grade II – Auto Electric at the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO). TANESCO is responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in Tanzania.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, maintain and carry out preventive servicing of vehicle electrical and electronic systems, including batteries, charging systems, starting systems, lighting, wiring and ignition systems.
• Inspect, test and troubleshoot vehicle electrical circuits and components using appropriate diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Identify electrical faults and carry out repair, replacement and adjustment of defective wiring, connectors, fuses, relays, switches, sensors and other electrical components.
• Install, maintain and repair vehicle electrical accessories and systems, including lighting, warning systems, horns, indicators, wipers, gauges, alarms and other auxiliary electrical equipment.
• Conduct functional checks and road tests after electrical repairs to ensure proper operation and vehicle readiness for service.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle electrical inspections, repairs, servicing, faults, test results, parts and materials used.
• Maintain and properly use auto-electrical tools, diagnostic equipment and workshop facilities, and keep the work area clean, safe and orderly.
• Comply with Company safety, health and environmental requirements, including safe working practices and proper use of PPE.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of Secondary Education Certificate and at least VETA Trade Test II/National Vocational Award Level II or Certificate of Competence Level II in Auto Electric or another relevant trade qualification from a recognized vocational training institution.

• Diagnose, repair, maintain and carry out preventive servicing of vehicle electrical and electronic systems, including batteries, charging systems, starting systems, lighting, wiring and ignition systems.
• Inspect, test and troubleshoot vehicle electrical circuits and components using appropriate diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Identify electrical faults and carry out repair, replacement and adjustment of defective wiring, connectors, fuses, relays, switches, sensors and other electrical components.
• Install, maintain and repair vehicle electrical accessories and systems, including lighting, warning systems, horns, indicators, wipers, gauges, alarms and other auxiliary electrical equipment.
• Conduct functional checks and road tests after electrical repairs to ensure proper operation and vehicle readiness for service.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle electrical inspections, repairs, servicing, faults, test results, parts and materials used.
• Maintain and properly use auto-electrical tools, diagnostic equipment and workshop facilities, and keep the work area clean, safe and orderly.
• Comply with Company safety, health and environmental requirements, including safe working practices and proper use of PPE.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

• Auto electrical systems diagnosis and repair
• Vehicle electrical troubleshooting
• Use of diagnostic and testing equipment
• Electrical component repair and replacement
• Installation of vehicle electrical accessories
• Functional testing and road testing
• Record keeping
• Tool and equipment maintenance
• Workshop safety
• Use of PPE

• Secondary Education Certificate
• VETA Trade Test II/National Vocational Award Level II or Certificate of Competence Level II in Auto Electric or another relevant trade qualification from a recognized vocational training institution.