job Description
The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.
Job Category
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory
Estates
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Main purpose of job:
The Technical Works Group of the British Embassy is seeking to recruit an experienced Electrician with a minimum of 5 years hands on experience post apprenticeship training. The successful candidate is expected to carry out electrical and generator repairs, installations and routine maintenance works at British Embassy Harare properties including the Residence and main office compound and other facilities.
Language requirements:
Language: English and any local language
Level of language required: Proficient
Salary
USD 1,997.99 subject to tax and other statutory deductions
Type of Salary
monthly
Start Date
4 August 2025
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Learning and development opportunities:
In consultation with the line manager, additional training will be provided to support the job holder’s learning and development needs.
Working patterns:
The full-time working week excluding breaks is 35 hours. Typical working hours are 08:00 – 16:30 per day. Flexible working is available at post in line with the British Embassy Harare (BEH) flexible working policy
Additional information
Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Harare are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Zimbabwe.
All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted.
Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
Successful candidates not resident in Zimbabwe will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.
Complete the application form in full as the information provided will be used for screening purposes.
Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
The British Embassy will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for a position
Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6/12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
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