Benedict Zakaria
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Automotive Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years of experience in engine repair, fault diagnosis, vehicle inspection, and preventive maintenance. Proficient in diagnostic tools, mechanical systems, and maintenance documentation to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Automotive Engineer
TPDF
Dar Es Salaam
04.1998 - 01.2026
I have worked at Lugalo Military Workshop since 1999 as an Automotive Mechanical Engineer and Instructor.
- Conducted routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Vehicle servicing, repair, and fault diagnosis.
- Mechanical and basic auto-electrical maintenance.
- Safety inspection and maintenance records.
- Used diagnostic tools and equipment to identify vehicle problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Land System Technology Training Centre
Aachen, Federal Republic Of Germany03-2020
Skills
- Engine rebuilding
- Fault diagnosis
- Maintenance records
- Diagnostic tools
- Vehicle servicing
- Vehicle inspection
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 21/01/1973
- Gender: Male
- Marital status: Married
- Location: Dar Es Salaam
- Nationality: Tanzanian
Languages
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
German
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Swahili
Native
Native
Certification
Upper Intermediate in Germany, Language 2019 - Bundessprachenamt.
Referee
Name: Fred Ndele Mlozi,
Organization: Tanzania People's Defensive Forces (TPDF),
Phone: +255 754 675 665
Name: Gerald Angelo Malilo,
Organization: Tanzania People's Defensive Forces (TPDF),
Phone: +255 716 973 001
Name: Eng. Kassim Said Mtwiku,
Organization: Tanzania People's Defensive Forces (TPDF),
Phone: +255 767 703 051
Timeline
Automotive Engineer
TPDF
04.1998 - 01.2026
High School Diploma -
Land System Technology Training Centre