Engineering Positions

Engineering Jobs in Lusaka – Multiple Positions Available at Trade Kings Limited Trade Kings Limited is seeking qualified professionals to fill multiple full-time engineering positions based in Lusaka, Zambia. These exciting opportunities within the engineering jobs in Lusaka sector offer candidates the chance to contribute to a dynamic industrial environment focused on steel manufacturing, mining, and process plant operations.

Applicants with relevant technical expertise and a commitment to safety and quality are encouraged to apply before the closing date on 20th November 2026.

Available Engineering Jobs in Lusaka:

Roles and Responsibilities Control Room Operator As a Control Room Operator, you will monitor and coordinate plant operations using Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and PLCs to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production.

You will identify operational deviations and collaborate with field teams to resolve issues promptly. Monitor critical process parameters such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates.

Maintain operational records and implement safety and emergency protocols. Participate in plant start-up, shutdown, and process changeover activities.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field with 2–3 years’ experience in relevant industrial environments.
• Shift work willingness is required.
• Mechanical Engineer Provide mechanical engineering support to optimize plant machinery reliability, safety, and production efficiency through preventive and corrective maintenance management.
• Plan and supervise mechanical maintenance activities and conduct equipment inspections.
• Analyze mechanical faults and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and engineering standards.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2–5 years’ experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing sectors.
• Experience with CMMS is advantageous.
• Mechanical Fitter Perform mechanical maintenance, installation, and repairs on industrial machinery to guarantee safe and efficient plant operations.
• Conduct routine inspections and corrective maintenance.
• Read mechanical drawings and maintain tools and work areas.
• Adhere to safety procedures including lockout/tagout systems.

Qualifications:

• Craft Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Fitting or related field with 1–3 years’ industrial maintenance experience.
• Physical fitness and shift work readiness required.
• Metallurgist Support metallurgical process monitoring and optimization to ensure product quality and process efficiency within steel production.
• Conduct material sampling and analysis, prepare technical reports.
• Assist in quality control and investigate production deviations.
• Participate in process improvement and technical investigations.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Metallurgy or Metallurgical Engineering with 2–4 years’ relevant experience.
• Recent graduates are welcome to apply.
• Turner / Machinist (Rolling Mill) Operate machine tools to manufacture, repair, and recondition mechanical components for Rolling Mill machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and high-quality output.
• Use lathes, milling, and drilling machines to perform precision machining.
• Interpret engineering drawings and maintain workshop equipment.
• Implement safety and housekeeping standards in the workshop.

Qualifications:

• Craft Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Machining with practical experience in heavy industry preferred.
• Machine Shop Supervisor Lead and coordinate machine shop operations to ensure efficient production of engineering components, maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards.
• Supervise daily activities and allocate tasks to machinists and operators.
• Plan machining schedules and oversee equipment maintenance.
• Promote skills development and enforce workplace safety.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 plus Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or related field, with 3–5 years’ supervisory experience.
• Welder Perform welding and fabrication tasks to maintain plant equipment and steel structures, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Utilize welding techniques including arc, MIG/MAG, TIG, and gas welding.
• Interpret engineering drawings and inspect weld quality.
• Maintain welding tools and adhere to safety protocols.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 plus Craft or Trade Certificate in Welding and Fabrication with 2–3 years’ industrial experience.
• Electrical Engineer Plan and supervise electrical engineering activities to maintain and improve plant electrical systems, ensuring reliable power supply and compliance with safety standards.
• Manage preventive and corrective electrical maintenance.
• Diagnose complex faults and oversee installation and commissioning.
• Prepare technical reports and participate in budgeting processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 2–3 years’ industrial experience.
• Registration with the Engineering Institution of Zambia is desirable.
• Electrical Technician Carry out electrical installation, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance to ensure reliable operation of industrial electrical equipment.
• Perform routine electrical maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Assist in commissioning new electrical systems and maintain testing instruments.
• Comply with electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 plus Craft Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Technology with 2–3 years’ relevant experience.
• Motor Rewinder Inspect, dismantle, rewind, and repair electric motors and rotating equipment to restore performance and enhance reliability.
• Perform motor winding calculations and insulation treatments.
• Conduct electrical tests and maintain accurate repair records.
• Ensure compliance with safety and workshop procedures.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 plus Craft or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Motor Rewinding with 2–3 years’ practical experience.
• General Requirements for All Engineering Jobs in Lusaka Must be a Zambian citizen with a valid National Registration Card (NRC).
• Possess relevant academic and professional qualifications for the applied position.
• Provide verifiable work experience where applicable.
• Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, discipline, and a strong work ethic.
• Exhibit good communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Be medically fit to work in demanding industrial environments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as operationally required.
• Commitment to company policies, occupational health, safety standards, and procedures.

How to Apply for Engineering Jobs in Lusaka at Trade Kings Limited Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications to [email protected] and copy [email protected].

Applications must include:

• A cover letter clearly stating the position applied for.
• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of relevant academic, technical, and professional qualifications.
• ERB/EIZ documentation where applicable.
• Contact details of three professional referees.

Application Deadline:

• 20th November 2026 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection processes.