Background

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 all over the world under the Enza Zaden logo.

To learn more about the company, visit: http://www.enzazaden.com

Enza Zaden Tanzania Ltd is inviting qualified Tanzanian candidates to apply for the following job opportunities based in Arusha, Tanzania.

Position Details

Position: Electrician

Reports to: Assistant Technical Manager

Position Type: Staff Position

Job Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Objective of the Role

The Electrician will be responsible for ensuring that all electrical systems, machinery, and technical equipment across the farm are maintained in safe and efficient working condition to support uninterrupted operational activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems within greenhouse operations, including: Irrigation pumps, Misting systems, Pad fan cooling systems, Growing lights, Auger systems, Climate control systems
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of: Generators, Boilers, Seed dryers, Cold rooms, Climate cells, Borehole electrical systems
• Monitor and maintain measuring boxes linked to greenhouse climate computers.
• Ensure proper maintenance of security lighting systems and electric fences.
• Support boiler steaming operations and monitor fuel and oil consumption.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules together with the Technical Management team.
• Record and report maintenance issues and equipment breakdowns promptly.

Qualifications and Skills

• Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ practical experience in industrial, agricultural, or production environment maintenance.
• Strong understanding of electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience working with generators, motors, pumps, and automated systems will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of workplace safety and technical compliance standards.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English and Kiswahili.

Enza Zaden Tanzania Ltd offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and an innovative working environment.

The company values:

• Teamwork
• Entrepreneurship
• Drive
• Passion to learn and share knowledge
• Respect for sustainable development
• Integrity

The international work environment offers a range of possibilities to motivated and qualified people with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Maintain and troubleshoot electrical systems within greenhouse operations, including: Irrigation pumps, Misting systems, Pad fan cooling systems, Growing lights, Auger systems, Climate control systems
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance of: Generators, Boilers, Seed dryers, Cold rooms, Climate cells, Borehole electrical systems
• Monitor and maintain measuring boxes linked to greenhouse climate computers.
• Ensure proper maintenance of security lighting systems and electric fences.
• Support boiler steaming operations and monitor fuel and oil consumption.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules together with the Technical Management team.
• Record and report maintenance issues and equipment breakdowns promptly.

• Strong understanding of electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience working with generators, motors, pumps, and automated systems will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of workplace safety and technical compliance standards.
• Ability to communicate proficiently in English and Kiswahili.

• Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years’ practical experience in industrial, agricultural, or production environment maintenance.