HARARE TO ACHIEVE A WORLD-CLASS CITY STATUS BY 2025
POSITION : CHIEF CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 POSITIONS)
GRADE : 7
REPORTING TO: PRINCIPAL ENGINEER (DESIGN)
LOCATION : MAINTENANCE AREAS WITHIN THE CITY
(Central Business District; Low Density Area; High Density Area)
DEPARTMENT: WORKS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above
vacancies in the Roads Division of the Department of Works in the City of Harare.
JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent will be responsible for quality control checks of roads and stormwater designs
from private developers before approval by the Principal Engineer and supervision of construction to
Council standards. He/She will be required to audit construction conformance with design
standards and to ensure the interests of the City are observed and adhered to by the Developers.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Providing support to road design engineers in the design, tendering processes,
construction supervision and management of a variety of (in-house and private
contractors) road projects.
Conducting road condition inspections/surveys to determine scope of works for road
upgrading/rehabilitation interventions to address road defects;
Preparation of detailed Bills of Quantities for road rehabilitation or new construction;
Ensuring work is carried out according to the City of Harare’s Standards or specifications,
within the budget and set timelines;
Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety guidelines as well as
managing projects’ impacts on the Environment;
Resolving and Processing Contractor claims variation orders, and payment certificates.
Supervision and performance management.
Engagement of stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
National Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized college;
At least five (5) years of working experience in road construction and/or maintenance.
Registration with Engineering Council of Zimbabwe as a Technician is an added
advantage
Clean Class 4 Driver’s License.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to
municipal setting; some knowledge of applicable City policies, by-laws, and regulations
relating to roads;
Ability to analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and
other topographical or geotechnical data to plan road project
Ability to use a computer utilizing standard and specialized software e.g. AutoCAD,
Civil 3D used in planning, modelling and design of roads will be an added advantage.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, effectively communicate technical information,
orally and in writing, to contractors, developers, property owners, consultants, other
governmental agency representatives, City officials and the general public;
Knowledge of road construction/maintenance equipment outputs, materials
specifications, methods and standards;
Project management;
Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
NB: City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer.
COMPENSATION
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to
successful candidates.
More Information
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Job Application Details
APPLICATION DETAILS
A written application letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae including certified copies of both educational and professional qualifications and three (3) traceable references should be submitted to: – The Acting Human Capital Director Rowan Martin Building P. O. Box 1680 HARARE Or hand deliver to Records Office, Basement; Room B38 at Rowan Martin Building. To arrive not later than 5 JUNE 2023 (Clearly state on the envelope the position applied for.) CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS. NOTE: Only short-listed applicants will be responded to
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