Vacancy title:
5 Technologist – Works
Jobs at:
Road Development AgencyDeadline of this Job:
Friday, March 21 2025
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
Reporting to the Engineer – Contracts/Force Accounts, the job holder will be
responsible for supervising road construction and maintenance works in the Region.
The key responsibilities will include:
• Supervising construction and maintenance work on the core road network within the Province;
• Preparing progress reports for the Engineer – Contracts/Force Accounts;
• Monitoring on/off carriage way routine maintenance by performance contracts, ascertaining monthly assessment scores and compute them into Interim Payment Certificate (IPCs);
• Preparing calendar activities to ascertain actual start and end date for Road Projects;
• Preparing site and completion certificates;
• Attending Site Meetings to provide guidance to executing Agencies where necessary;
• Ensuring quality implementation of works and value for money in accordance with the enshrined general conditions of roads and bridges, and as per contract specifications;
• Interpreting contract drawings and as necessary giving eventual variations of works as approved by the Provincial Roads Engineer within the tenets of contracts regulations;
• Ensuring proper execution of road maintenance works such as pothole mending, culvert related remedial works, etc.;
• Establishing a Data Base of Contractors in the Province and updating the list as the Annual Work Plan works are awarded; and
• Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications And Experience
• Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognised college;
• Valid Membership of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) or Engineers Registration Board (ERB) etc.; and
• Minimum of three (3) years post qualifying relevant experience in the Road Construction or related sectors.
Skills And Attributes
• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision;
• Proficiency in using computer applications e.g. MS word, excel and power point, etc.;
• Passionate and sober with a strong enthusiasm for the role and a clear, headed approach;
• Mature and courteous with professionalism and respect in all interactions; and
• Initiative-driven and innovative with proactive problem-solving and creative thinking.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
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• ONLY Zambian citizens meeting the above requirements should submit applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope or via Email, clearly stating the position being applied for, to:
• The Director & Chief Executive Officer
Road Development Agency
P.O. Box 50003
Fairley Road, Ridgeway
LUSAKA
• APPLICATIONS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SEALED BOX PLACED AT THE RDA HEAD OFFICE, LUSAKA
Closing date for submission of applications is 21st March, 2025 at 17:00hrs.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic dis
• APPLICATIONS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SEALED BOX PLACED AT THE RDA HEAD OFFICE, LUSAKA
• Closing date for submission of applications is 21st March, 2025 at 17:00hrs.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
• To apply for this job please visit www.rda.org.zm.
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