Position Title: Motorcycle Mechanic
Reports to: Workshop Manager
Location: Liuwa Plain National Park (LPNP)
Type of contract: Fixed Contract
Position: One
Background
African Parks (AP) is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on responsibility for the long-term management of protected areas in partnership with governments and local communities. AP manages 23 protected areas in 13 countries covering over 20 million hectares in Angola, Benin, Central African Republic, Chad, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, the Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Rwanda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Job Overview
To provide support to the Workshop Manager in ensuring Liuwa Plain National Park applies the highest standards in Mechanical services in order to facilitate the implementation of the Conservation Strategy.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Inspect motorcycles, and run diagnostics to discover functionality issues
- Carry out repairs on motorcycles with the aim of maximum quality work.
- Resolve reported issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
- Perform general maintenance of motorcycles and other equipments like gensets and mechanized systems.
- Open a job card for each motorcycle once received in the workshop before working on it and close the job card upon completion of work.
- Provide advice on proper maintenance and preventive measures to all motorcycle users.
- Keep work logs and report problems to the senior on duty.
- And any other task at the request of the supervisor.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of how motorcycle engines and components work.
- Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical issues.
- Understanding of wiring, battery systems, starters, and charging systems.
- Ability to use multimeters and read wiring diagrams.
- Use of diagnostic tools and software to identify engine, transmission, or electrical faults
- Knowledge of carburetors and fuel injection systems.
- Understanding of ignition timing and spark plug function
- Understanding of disc and drum brake systems.
- Ability to bleed brakes and replace brake pads, rotors, or fluid.
- Precision in repairs, especially for safety-critical components like brakes or steering
- Ability to troubleshoot complex issues that may not be immediately obvious
- Routine services: oil changes, brake checks, tire replacement.
- Major repairs: engine rebuilds, transmission repairs, suspension work.
Role requirements
- A high school Certificate
- A diploma/certificate is preferred (CAP in automotive mechanics)
- 2 years plus experience as a Motorcycle mechanic.
- Ability to use various hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers, etc.) and precision measuring tools (e.g. calipers)
- Ability to follow established procedures and practices and read instructions, plans, etc.
- A strong commitment to all health and safety guidelines
- Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
African Parks Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants for this position must have a clean record and traceable references. Candidates must include a daytime contact number.
Interested and qualified candidates must submit their CV with a cover letter describing their suitability for the role. All applicants must include at least 2 contactable references, certified copies of NRC and relevant Qualifications.
Application must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and be sent to
hr.zambia@africanparks.org by 30th September 2025.
