ENGINEER – ZVISHAVANE TOWN COUNCIL 127 views

VACANCY (1) : ENGINEER -2 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the post of a Contract Engineer for Zvishavane Town Council.

Duties and Responsibilities
♦ Oversee the planning, designing, construction, operation and maintenance of all Council infrastructures.
♦ Formulate department budget and submit it to the Town Secretary
♦ Manage the production of future development master plans and local plans
♦ Participate in the formulation and implementation of Council strategic plans
♦ Attend Council meetings to give technical advice and ensure timeous implementation of Council resolutions relevant to the Engineering Services Department.
♦ Give timeous feedback to the Town Secretary on all work/projects/activities being implemented in the Department.
♦ Handle disciplinary cases fairly and firmly within the given time frame.
♦ Supervise management of the following sections within the Department:
i. Roads and Civil Works
ii. Town Planning and Building Inspectorate
iii. Water and Sanitation Management
iv. Transport and Plant Management
♦ Formulate internal control measures and policies for the department
♦ Formulate standard operating procedures for the Department tasks and activities
♦ Manage projects implementation, oversee compliance to quality control standards and design specifications
♦ Oversee implementation of council resolutions and by-laws related to engineering services, ensuring compliance to Acts.

Qualifications and Experience
♦ Degree from a recognised University in Civil Engineering
♦ Membership of the Zimbabwe Council of Engineers
♦ At least three years post qualification experience
♦ Class Four driver’s licence
♦ A citizen of Zimbabwe
♦ A clean criminal record
♦ A clean record of service within the local government fraternity, is an added advantage.