Road Development Agency (RDA)
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, planning, 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.The Agency wishes to fill up the following vacant positions:
ENGINEER – CONTRACTS (2 POSITIONS)
Reporting to the Provincial Roads Engineer, the Engineer – Contracts will be responsible for Contract administration of maintenance Contracts in the Province. Key responsibilities include the following:
- Assisting in the formulation of annual road maintenance (routine and periodic maintenance) programmes in the Region;
- Preparing and certifying contractors’ certificates for executed works done in accordance with the specifications, standard test procedures and conditions of contract;
- Preparing Contract administrative documents;
- Interpreting Contract documents to Contractors;
- Ensuring that contract specifications are strictly adhered to by Contractors;
- Inspecting works against contractor’s claim and prepare payment certificates for payments;
- Preparing monthly progress reports;
- Organizing Site meetings;
- Liaising with other stake holders such as Consultants and Local Authorities;
- Assisting ensuring that road upgrading, re-gravelling and maintenance works in the Province are carried out to the specified technical standards and that corrective action is taken as needed; 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;
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering;
- Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia; and
- Minimum experience of three (3) years in road works;
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Good team player with strong interpersonal skills;
- Proven strong writing and analytical skills;
- Honest and reliable with moral strength;
- Must have a dynamic, pro-active approach with excellent communication skills;
- Proficiency in using computer applications e.g. MS word, excel and power point; and
- Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision
To apply for this job please visit www.rda.org.zm.