Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 11 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duty Stations:
Various Project Sites in Eastern (8), Luapula (8), Copperbelt (15), Muchinga (8), Southern (12), North-Western (24), Western (22), Northern (9), Lusaka (6) and Central (8)

1. Job Purpose
The primary responsibility of the Site Foreman to is to supervise and coordinate the work of Technical Supervisors at each site and ensure that works conform to the approved technical designs.

2. Specific Roles and Responsibilities
a) Prepare and effectively manage the implementation of site level work schedules:
b) Assist Technical Supervisors to prepare their respective work schedules;
c) Assist Technical Supervisors to read and interpret drawings correctly;
d) Oversee construction sites and supervise the use of machinery, equipment and tools;
e) Ensure that all the Buildings under each lot have the right orientation:
f) Provide weekly updates on project status to the Assistant Building Officers
(ABO), the Senior Buildings Officers (SBO), and Regional Engineers;
g) Develop and maintain a project issue log, and promptly report to the Regional Engineers, any issues that require urgent action;
h) Ensure implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Plans during the construction of Schools and drilling boreholes at all sites;
i) Submit weekly updates of the Environmental and Social site monitoring checklist to the District Planners;
j) Sensitize the Project Implementing Committee, Technical Supervisors, hired project workers and the community on the Environmental and Social Safeguards;
k) Assist the Stores Office to ensure that building materials delivered to the site conform to specifications and, where applicable, advise on which materials should be rejected on the basis of failure to conform to specifications:
l) Ensure that all building materials are properly and conveniently stored;
m) Ensure that a site register is maintained and updated on a daily basis; and
n) Perform any other tasks assigned to him/her by the Regional Engineers directly or through the ABO.
3. Minimum Qualifications and Experience
a) Diploma in Civil Engineering, Diploma in Architecture or Construction Management or related field; and
b) At least three (3) years’ experience in a construction supervisory or related role.
4. Required Knowledge and Skills
a) Advanced knowledge of construction management, including procedures and equipment and tools;
b) Ability to read and understand drawings, blueprints, and construction plans;
c) Ability to solve problems and fix routine errors;
d) In-depth knowledge of safety guidelines and best practices;
e) Strong site managerial skills;
f) Proven leadership skills to drive projects to fruition on time and within budget;
g) Ability to train, and supervise workers:
h) Expertise in sourcing and supervising construction materials, such as tools and equipment; and
i) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Duration of Engagement
The foremen will be engaged for a duration of 12 months.
6. Reporting
The Site Foremen will report directly to the ZEEP Component 2 Coordinator.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Application letters addressed to: “The Permanent Secretary – (Administration), Ministry of Education HQs, Corner Chimanga and Mogadishu Roads, P.O. Box 50093, Lusaka.”
b) Applications could be submitted at any of the following Offices:
o Permanent Secretary- (Administration), Ministry of Education HQs, Corner Chimanga and Mogadishu Roads, LUSAKA.
ii. Any of the ten (10) Provincial Education Offices; and
iii. Any of the 116 Offices of District Education Board Secretaries.
• Applications must be submitted together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of National Registration Card, Academic and Professional qualifications to the address given above including three (3) traceable referees; and
• 8. Deadline for Submission of Applications: The deadline for submission of applications is FRIDAY, 22ND NOVEMBER 2024 AT 17:00 HOURS.
• ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

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