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General informations

Zalawi Haulage Limited (Zalawi / Whitehorse) is a Zambian based company of Africa Global Logistics, a division of the MSC Group.  Zalawi was established in 1974 and is located on the Copperbelt region of Chingola district. It has developed its expertise over 50 years in road haulage and currently runs over 500 trucks on the corridor from Durban / Walvis Bay to the Copperbelt and Katanga region with a local work force of 600 astute professionals. It is one of the largest cross-border transportation companies operating in the southern region of Africa.

With over 50 years of experience and a fleet of more than 520 vehicles, we are committed to providing reliable and efficient transport services across borders. Join our team and be a part of a leading logistics company dedicated to excellence and innovation in the transportation industry.

Job description

Mission Description                      

We are seeking experienced and dependable professionals to join our dynamic team. The successful candidates will be responsible for stripping and diagnosing faults on brake systems, particularly brake shoes. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in brake bonding and demonstrate excellent technical and problem-solving skills.

 

Profile

Responsibilities

• Apply adhesive bond asbestos lining to automobile brake shoes for installation
• Selects stock lining to fit brake shoes removed from vehicle.
• Feeds lining between rollers of machine that applies bonding adhesive.
• Secures brake shoes in bonding press after adhesive has set.
• Positions coated lining on shoe locks press.

• May rivet linings to brake shoes be designated Riveter, Automobile Brakes.
• Counter boring of brake shoes
• Assembly of brake shoes
• Maintain condition of Tools and Equipment and take responsibility for technical and aesthetic standards thereof
• Identify reasons for part failure eg. incorrect operation etc. and report the concerns to the supervisors
• Ensure all work reported is done to workshop standards before truck is released from workshop

Skills
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in vehicle maintenance

Requirements
• Full grade 12 certificate
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant qualification relating to automotive braking systems
• Technical skills in similar environment
• 1 to 3 years' experience in a similar environment