Organization overview

Enza Zaden Tanzania Ltd is a horticultural company that produces high-quality hybrid seeds. The seeds produced are exported to the mother company based in the Netherlands. After thorough quality checks, the seeds are re-exported worldwide under the Enza Zaden logo.

Job opportunity

Enza Zaden Tanzania Ltd is inviting applications for the following position:

Position: Technical Analyst – Preventative Maintenance (Re-advertised)

Reports to: Technical Manager

Position type: Staff Position

Job location: Arusha, Tanzania

Objective of the role

The Technical Analyst – Preventative Maintenance will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive preventative maintenance program. The role aims to minimize equipment downtime, optimize operational efficiency, and ensure the longevity of equipment.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing a proactive preventative maintenance strategy to ensure minimal equipment downtime and optimized farm operations.
• Conducting technical analyses and generating reports on equipment performance, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Leading, training, and supervising the maintenance team while ensuring safety compliance and adherence to farm protocols.
• Managing inventory levels by ensuring adequate stocks of spare parts and coordinating timely reorders as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational standards, while guiding team members to follow all company and statutory requirements.
• Assisting the Technical Manager in ensuring proper environmental upkeep across the entire farm.

Qualification and skills

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance, with a focus on preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Strong technical knowledge of farm equipment, irrigation, climate control systems, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to train, supervise, and motivate a maintenance team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse technical data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance regulations, with a strong commitment to maintaining safe work environments.
• Proficiency in generating and interpreting technical reports and ensuring alignment with company protocols and industry standards.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in working with multiple related software, including maintenance management systems and data analysis tools.

Offer

Enza Zaden Tanzania Ltd offers:

• A competitive salary.
• A benefits package.
• An innovative work environment.

The organization values teamwork, entrepreneurship, drive, a passion to learn and share knowledge, respect for sustainable development, and integrity.

Important notes

• This opportunity is exclusively available for Tanzanian nationals.
• This position has been re-advertised.
• Applicants who previously applied for this role are kindly requested not to re-submit their applications, as earlier applications remain under consideration.
• Only new applicants who have not previously applied are encouraged to submit their applications.
• Only individuals possessing the necessary qualifications and skills should submit their applications.
• While all applications are appreciated, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
• Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.

• Developing and implementing a proactive preventative maintenance strategy to ensure minimal equipment downtime and optimized farm operations.
• Conducting technical analyses and generating reports on equipment performance, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring operational efficiency.
• Leading, training, and supervising the maintenance team while ensuring safety compliance and adherence to farm protocols.
• Managing inventory levels by ensuring adequate stocks of spare parts and coordinating timely reorders as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational standards, while guiding team members to follow all company and statutory requirements.
• Assisting the Technical Manager in ensuring proper environmental upkeep across the entire farm.

• Strong technical knowledge of farm equipment, irrigation, climate control systems, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to train, supervise, and motivate a maintenance team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse technical data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance regulations, with a strong commitment to maintaining safe work environments.
• Proficiency in generating and interpreting technical reports and ensuring alignment with company protocols and industry standards.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in working with multiple related software, including maintenance management systems and data analysis tools.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance, with a focus on preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.