Elaston Njovu

Responsibilities

(a) To supervise heads of department (Gender, Education, Public Relations, Finance, Legal, Researtch, Human Resource and Management).
(b) Preparation of papers or materials for constitutional bodies of congress.
(c) General administrative work in collaboration with Secretary General.
(d) Drafting of minutes of meetings, coordination of arrangements of such
meetings.
(e) Facilitation of recruitment and selection of staff as well as their training and development.
(f) To assign any officer falling under this office to carry out such functions and responsibilities relevant to that department from time to time.
(g) Any other duties as may be assigned by the Secretary General from time to time.
(h) Carry out all the above duties in consultation with the Secretary General.

(i) Organizing Workshops for Trade Union Members (Capacity building, leadership skills, gender equality, etc).

(j) Advising Unions on Collective bargaining for better conditions of service.

Achievements

(i) Increased number of Trade Unions from 41 Affiliates in 2015, to 54 Affiliates in 2022.

(ii) Managed to stop Government from introducing a law that would remove retired workers from the payroll before full benefits are paid.

(iii) Successful holding of labour day activities, Youth and Women activities every year.

(iv) Aiding Government in the formulation of the compulsory National Health Insurance Scheme.

(v) Rendering an effective voice for workers in precarious work environment, vis-a-vis, securing of minimum wages.

Responsibilties:

(i) Lecturing in Computer Aided Design and Computer Applications (2D and 3D CAD Modeling applications).

(ii) As Assistant Dean, coordinating staff & central administration activities, students records, enrolments, examinations, curriculum, etc.

(iii) Prepare and submit resolutions of the School Board of Studies for the Senate.

Achievments:

(i) Design and Production of Structural drawings for the Mining Project carried out by Mpelembe Drilling Company (Luanshya Mine, Copperbelt) using AutoCAD.

(ii) Training staff from the Roads Department in the use of Computer Applications in roads related tasks.

(iii) Proposed rehabilitation of the Kafue Gorge Regional training Center (Layout Drawings).

(iv) Contributed in the education and graduation of hundreds of students.

Responsibilities:

(i) Production of Engineering Designs

(ii) Production of Engineering Drawings for manufacture of components, repair of equipment.

Achievement:

• Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins for the Department.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced mine environment.

Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
• Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on mechanical/electrical equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
• Worked frequently with mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
• Studied system requirements to order components and parts and perform acceptance tests.
• Determined new technique to streamline maintenance processes to increase workflow.
• Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
• Trained junior maintenance professionals on correct repair works.