ZVISHAVANE TOWN COUNCIL
VACANCY: DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Director of Engineering Services, which is vacant.
Zvishavane Town Council is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Reporting to the Town Secretary.
Key Responsibilities
- Head of the Engineering Department.
- Overseeing the planning, designing, construction, operation, and maintenance of all Council infrastructures.
- Formulating the department budget and submitting it to the Town Secretary
- Managing the production of future development master plans and local plans
- Participating in the formulation and implementation of Council strategic plans
- Attending board meetings to give technical advice and ensure timeous implementation of Council resolutions relevant to the Engineering Services Department.
- Giving timely feedback to the Town Secretary on all work/projects/activities being implemented in the Department.
- Handling disciplinary cases fairly and firmly within the given time frame.
- Ensuring that Departmental staff are properly supervised through section heads.
- Formulating internal control measures and policies for the department
- Formulating standard operating procedures for the Department tasks and activities
- Managing project implementation, overseeing compliance with quality control standards and design specifications
- Overseeing the implementation of council resolutions and by-laws related to engineering services, ensuring compliance with Acts.
- Perform any other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Town Secretary.
Requirements
- Degree from a recognized University in Engineering
- Membership of the Zimbabwe Council of Engineers
- At least three years post-qualification experience
- Class four driver’s license
- A citizen of Zimbabwe
- No criminal record
- A clean record of service within the local government fraternity, where applicable.
Salary
A package commensurate with the status of this position will be disclosed to the successful candidate.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit ten (10) copies of CV’s and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, driver’s license, and national identity particulars. These must be submitted clearly marked “DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING SERVICES” on the envelope to the undersigned by not later than 29 April 2026.
The Acting Town Secretary
Zvishavane Town Council
P. Bag 5
Zvishavane