Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Road Development Agency (RDA) is a statutory body whose function is to plan, manage and coordinate the road network in the country. The Agency is responsible for care, maintenance and construction of public roads in Zambia. It also regulates the maximum permissible weights on roads, conducts studies for the development, maintenance and improvement of the road network, and reviews design standards and classification.
In order to implement this mandate, the RDA now wishes to fill up the following vacant positions:
Planning And Design Directorate
Engineer – Geometric Design (1 Position) Head Office
(i) Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Principal Engineer Design and Traffic, the Engineer -Geometric Design will be responsible for will be responsible for geometric related designs, compile design reports and design drawings as well as use computer aided design to create roads, bridges and other road related infrastructure designs.

(ii) Key Responsibilities and result areas
• Conduct conditional road surveys;
• Use computer-aided design to create road and bridge designs
• Create geometric /structural design of roads to foster broader community goals;
• Ensure compliance with design guidelines and standards;
• Review designs prior to approval;
• Prepare the design drawings and any other reports and paperwork necessary to complete Agency road projects;
• Create designs according to client specifications and provide consultations to clients when necessary;
• Complete a variety of assignments such as drawings, specifications, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes;
• Preparation of bill of quantities and tender documents;

(iii) Qualifications and Attributes
• Grade 12 Certificate
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering;
• Competence in road design software will be a requirement;
• Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia;
• Ability to multitask;
• Must have a dynamic, pro-active approach to work with excellent communication skills;
Attractive remuneration will be offered to the successful candidates. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Interested Zambian citizens should send applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope clearly stating the position applied for in the RDA to:
The Director & Chief Executive Officer
Road Development Agency
P.O. Box 50003
Fairley Road, Ridgeway,
LUSAKA
Closing date for submission of applications is 2nd September 2022. Applications sent through email or fax will not be accepted. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

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