Mechanical Engineer at Tanzania Portland Cement Public Limited Company (Twiga Cement) in Dar es Salaam, Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania

About this Opportunity

Twiga Cement is recruiting Mechanical Engineers in Dar es Salaam to plan and supervise mechanical maintenance, inspections, shutdowns, repairs and capital projects at its cement plant. Applications close on 31 October 2026.

The Mechanical Engineer plans, executes, supervises, inspects and monitors mechanical maintenance, equipment repairs, shutdown works and capital projects to keep cement manufacturing equipment safe, reliable and efficient. Reporting to the Mechanical Manager, this role works with production and electrical teams, maintenance personnel, contractors and fabricators. The scope covers crushers, raw mills, rotary kilns, cement mills, packing plants, conveyors, bucket elevators, gearboxes, fans, blowers and hydraulic equipment.

Key Details

Opportunity Type:: Job
Location:: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type:: Full time
Education Level:: Bachelor degree
Work Arrangement:: On-site
Vacancy Reference:: JR10019704
Application Deadline:: 31 Oct 2026
Posted:: 23 Oct 2026
Positions:: 3

Quick Summary

Execute mechanical installation and modification projects within agreed budgets and schedules. Coordinate erection, re...
Minimum five years of mechanical maintenance, inspection or project execution experience in cement, mining or heavy ma...

Eligibility & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Sound knowledge of cement manufacturing processes, heavy industrial mechanical equipment, maintenance and inspection. Strong engineering problem-solving, project execution and reporting abilities.
Registration with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB); training in mechanical inspection, condition monitoring or reliability engineering; experience supervising contractors or executing mechanical projects.
Minimum five years of mechanical maintenance, inspection or project execution experience in cement, mining or heavy manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Execute mechanical installation and modification projects within agreed budgets and schedules. Coordinate erection, replacement, alignment and commissioning of mechanical equipment. Supervise contractors, fabricators and maintenance teams. Inspect critical cement plant equipment, identify defects and monitor wear of liners, rollers, tyres, seals and bearings. Contribute to root cause analysis of failures. Prepare and coordinate planned shutdown works, manpower needs and material lists. Check quality of repairs against engineering drawings, OEM guidance, and safety requirements. Maintain equipment histories, inspection records, technical drawings and performance reports. Conduct risk assessments, enforce permit-to-work requirements and PPE rules, and investigate mechanical incidents.

Department

Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance

Specialisation

Mechanical maintenance, condition monitoring and cement plant projects

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Experience Requirements

At least five years in industrial mechanical maintenance, inspection or project execution.

Programme Skills

Rotating equipment inspections; mechanical installation; shutdown planning; condition monitoring; contractor supervision; engineering drawings; HSE; project reporting.

Additional Information

An independent vacancy index lists this opportunity as posted on 23 October 2026. The employer listing could not be read for its original publication timestamp. Application closing DATE is 31 October 2026; 23:59 EAT in valid_through is a platform date-only normalization, not an employer-confirmed closing time. Three openings reported by the independent index.

How to Apply

Apply through the direct Twiga Cement Workday vacancy page. Attach a detailed CV in PDF format including email and phone contacts and names and addresses of three referees. Submit before 31 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; no application fees are charged.

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About the Organization

Tanzania Portland Cement Public Limited Company (Twiga Cement) was established in 1966 and operates a major cement manufacturing plant at Wazo Hill in Dar es Salaam. It is a publicly listed Tanzanian cement producer and a member of Heidelberg Materials Group. The company manufactures and markets cement for residential construction, commercial projects, roads and other infrastructure, with a product portfolio marketed under Twiga Cement brands. Its operations cover industrial production, quality assurance, engineering maintenance, logistics and sales. Twiga states that it prioritizes occupational health and safety, responsible material use and lower-carbon cement production.

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Published: 23 Oct 2026
Last checked: 23 Oct 2026 17:33
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