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
Technician – Materials (1 Position)
(i) Job Purpose
Reporting to the Materials Engineer, the Materials Technician, is responsible for testing of road construction materials and works to check for quality.

(ii) Key Responsibilities and result areas
• Sampling of materials;
• Receipting of Samples from clients;
• Billing of clients for tests conducted;
• Testing of materials;
• Computation of results;
• Testing of road and bridge works;
• Road inspections and monitoring of trial sections;
• Checking of quality of new construction materials;
• Preparation of Test Certificates and Reports.

(iii) Qualifications and Attributes
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Civil Engineering/Road Construction Technology from a recognized institution;
• Not less than two ( 2) years experience in Road Construction Materials Testing;
• Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ);
• Computer Literate.
Attractive remuneration will be offered to the successful candidates. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Associate 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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