Barloworld Equipment provides total solutions in earthmoving equipment, materials handling and power systems and related equipment in 10 countries in Southern Africa. As the appointed Caterpillar dealer in the region, Barloworld Equipment supplies equipment, parts and service to customers in the mining, construction, handling, agricultural and energy industries.
Barloworld Equipment Zambia Limited is looking for a suitably qualified individuals to fill the positions below:
HOSE ASSEMBLER
KITWE / SOLWEZI / LUMWANA / KALUMBILA
Applicants suitably qualified based on the requirements stated below are invited to apply for the positions.
Job Purpose:
The successful candidates will manage the following tasks: responsible for the safe fabrication, installation, routine inspection, and repair of hydraulic and industrial hoses. The candidate ensures that all hose assemblies meet strict manufacturer specifications and operational safety standards, helping to minimize costly machinery downtime.
Key Outputs include but are not limited to:
• Install new hose assemblies, fittings, adapters, and nozzles correctly onto machinery, vehicles, or equipment.
• Receiving, Binning, Picking, Dispatching and Delivering of Parts to Customers
• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance checks on equipment hoses to detect wear, tears, leaks, or potential failures.
• Perform rigorous pressure and functional tests on newly assembled or repaired hoses to guarantee safe and leak-free performance.
• Maintain accurate logs of stock levels, daily hose consumption, repairs made, and parts used.
• Adhere strictly to workplace safety regulations, proper fluid handling, and environmental clean-up procedures.
Minimum Job Requirements
• Full Grade 12 Certificate with good grades
• A specialized hydraulic certification is preferred. (Supply Chain Experience/Qualification an added advantage)
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in assembling, maintaining, or repairing hydraulic/industrial hoses, preferably in sectors like mining, agriculture, or heavy machinery.
• Valid Driver’s license
• Member of the Engineering Institution or equivalent professional body
• ZAQA certified certificates
• Computer Literate
• Deep knowledge of hose types, sizes, pressure ratings, and thread configurations (e.g., JIC, BSP, NPT).
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and crimping equipment.
• Ability to operate heavy lifting equipment (Forklifts)
• Valid drivers licence
Proven Competencies:
Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, physical fitness to lift heavy components, the ability to work independently, Teamwork
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates that meet the minimum requirements should submit their applications with certified copies of certificates and a current curriculum vitae, by email, scanned as a multi-page document (pdf), not later than the closing date on 15 October 2026
E-mail address: Jobszm@barloworld-equipment.com
NB: ZAQA certified certificates are a requirement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
