Extruder Cum Armoured Cable Manufacturing Plant Operator-two Post – Botswana’s Pioneer Electrical Cable Manufacturing Group of Companies

Plant Operator
Gaborone
October 13, 2026
Full Time

Job Description

Job Summary

Employer: Botswana’s pioneer electrical cable manufacturing group of companies
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Gaborone, Botswana
Category: Manufacturing
Closing Date: 2026-10-26

Key Responsibilities

The right candidate should have in-depth knowledge of PVC/XLPE/PE/Elastomer extrusion process and machines for electric cables and should be able to set up, operate, troubleshoot and maintain all cable manufacturing machines. We are looking for hands-on operators who are self-starters and who can work without minimum supervision. No specific educational qualifications are needed (except to have undergone at least 8 years of education) but the candidate should be literate, be able to do basic technical/mathematical calculations, and use metrological instruments. The candidate should be well-versed with production data, formulae and calculations of distribution cables, single core cables for fixed installations, multicore flexible cables and cords, low and medium voltage armoured and surface wiring cables etc to SABS 1507, 1574 and 60227. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of verifiable actual working experience in a reputed power cable manufacturing factory manufacturing cables to SABS/ BS/IEC/IS specifications. All things being equal, preference will be given to citizen candidates.

Requirements

  • In-depth practical knowledge of electric armoured power cable manufacturing process.
  • Installation, commissioning, setting up, and operation of XLPE/PVC/PE/ELASTOMER Extruder and ancillary machines.
  • Preventive and breakdown maintenance of above machines.
  • Load scheduling, line output control and product integrity.
  • In-process inspection and testing of product under processing and use of metrological instruments.
  • Read/understand technical instructions, technical drawings, process charts.
  • Familiarity with SABS/BS/IS standards and their requirements.
  • Ability to train and supervise freshly recruited unskilled staff.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit applications to Director, Box 46031, Village, Gaborone, (Plot 50673, G West Industrial Phase IV) Tel 3915922, Fax 3915926, email [email protected]. The applications must reach within 15 days of this advertisement by post or email (not by hand and not by fax). All applications must include CV, copies of educational and technical qualification certificates, reference letters, experience certificates, certified copies of Omang/Passport. Applications sent through email within the specified period must be followed by originals through post to reach the advertiser’s office within 15 days.

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