Technology – Works (5 Positions)

Closes : March 21, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Lusaka

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:

TECHNOLOGIST – WORKS (5 POSITIONS) 

 

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.

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

Email Applications to: Careers@roads.gov.zm.

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 email your details to Careers@roads.gov.zm

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