CIVIL TECHNICIAN – ZVIMBA RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced, self-driven and results oriented individuals, to fill the following position that have arisen within Zvimba Rural District Council:
POST: Civil Technician
GRADE: 9
REPORTS TO: DISTRICT ENGINEER

DUTIES
⦁ Providing support to District Engineer in the design, tendering processes, construction supervision and management of a variety of
(in-house and private contractors) road. WASH and construction projects.
⦁ Conducting civil infrastructure condition inspections/surveys to determine scope of works for road, WASH infrastructure upgrading/rehabilitation interventions to address defects and problems.
⦁ Providing support on Inspections of civil infrastructure being done by individuals, developers etc
⦁ Preparation of detailed Bills of Quantities for civil infrastructure rehabilitation or new construction.
⦁ Ensuring work is carried out according to Standards or specifications, within the budget and set timelines.
⦁ Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety guidelines as well as managing projects impacts on Environment.
⦁ Resolving and Processing Contractor’s claims, variation orders and payment certificates
⦁ Supervision and performance management.
⦁ Engagement of stakeholders.
⦁ Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
⦁ Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and methods as applicable to government and council setting; some knowledge of applicable council policies, by-laws, and regulations relating to infrastructure development.
⦁ Ability to analyse survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geotechnical data to execute projects.
⦁ Ability to use a computer utilizing standard and specialized software e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D used in planning, modelling and design of civil infrastructure is a requirement.

REQUIREMENTS

⦁ Minimum of a Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering or BSc in Civil/StructuraI Engineering or equivalent.
⦁ Minimum of 3 years’ experience for degree holders and 5 years for HND holders preferably in a local authority or similar
organizational operations.
⦁ Membership with ZIE or ECZ in the Technician/Corporate Member grade is a must.
⦁ Aclean class four (4) driver’s license will be an added advantage
⦁ No criminal record
⦁ Project management qualification is an added advantage.