Geita Gold Mine Announces New Job Vacancies for November 2026 – Apply Now

Position: Tradesperson 1- Plumber

Location:  Geita, Geita, TZ

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

• Carry out  plumbing installation, maintenance, and repairs safely and efficiently within the Infrastructure Unit under the Engineering Department.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance, refurbishment, planned projects, and emergency repairs to water supply, drainage, sanitation, and associated plumbing systems across mine and residential facilities.
• Install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pipework, valves, pumps, and connected plumbing fixtures to support reliable services and safe living and working conditions.
• Use plumbing tools competently, interpret plumbing engineering drawings and work instructions, complete accurate material measurement, and work to approved specifications and quality standards.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Observe all HSE policies and procedures relevant to the job in hand.
• Conduct continuous mini risk assessments and plan the job before commencement.
• Always use correct tooling and all necessary permits where required.
• Tag out and report any unsafe equipment immediately.
• Report all incidents immediately and participate in investigations and remediation activities.
• Remove all scrap or left-over materials immediately and maintain good housekeeping in the area of responsibility.
• Take care of personal protective equipment.
• Actively support the Company’s safety culture by participating in daily toolbox meetings, weekly safety stoppages, risk assessments, and monthly safety engagements as required.
• Install, maintain, and repair water supply, drainage, sewerage, and sanitary plumbing systems, including pipes, valves, fittings, fixtures, and associated equipment across mine and residential facilities.
• Undertake plumbing works for the maintenance and refurbishment of mine buildings, offices, accommodation, workshops, and other infrastructure.
• Measure, cut, join, test, and install piping and plumbing components in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Carry out preventive and corrective inspections of plumbing systems in buildings, offices, accommodation, workshops, and facilities, identify leaks, blockages, failed components, and other defects, and recommend corrective action.
• Respond promptly to ad hoc and emergency plumbing faults, including leaks, blocked drains, and loss of water supply, to restore services safely.
• Support construction and project teams with pipe installation, connection, testing, and commissioning where plumbing expertise is required.
• Maintain plumbing tools, equipment, and work areas in safe working condition, ensuring proper storage, inspection, and reporting of defects.
• Interpret plumbing engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, sketches, and work instructions to execute assigned tasks accurately.
• Use plumbing materials efficiently to minimize waste while meeting workmanship and quality standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and infrastructure teams to support continuous improvement of mine site facilities and living environments.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Completed Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE).
• Grade I / Level III Technician in  Plumbing from VETA or another institution registered by NACTVET.
• Valid Tanzania Driver’s License Class B and D.

Experience

• Two to five years of relevant plumbing experience in mining infrastructure or residential facilities.
• Demonstrated experience in water supply, drainage, and sanitary system maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience in pipework, valves, fixtures, fittings, and plumbing system installation and repair.
• Demonstrated experience in leak detection, blockage clearance, and pressure or leak testing.

Knowledge & Skills

• Competence in the use and maintenance of plumbing tools and equipment.
• Ability to use plumbing hand and power tools, pipe cutters, threading and joining equipment, drills and testing instruments, and pipe measurement equipment.
• Ability to interpret plumbing engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of material measurement, estimation, and efficient use.
• Practical plumbing trade skills.
• Ability to read and apply plumbing technical manuals and specifications.
• Able to speak English and Swahili.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Consistently meets deadlines.
• Proven ethical behavior and integrity.
• Time management.
• Health and safety compliance.
• Ability to participate in meetings.
• Respect for individual team members.
• Presentation skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Focused and stable.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with team members in functional departments.

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