POSITION: HEAD PRODUCTION (1 POSITION)
REPORTING TO: DIRECTOR — HARARE WATER
GRADE: 4
LOCATION: CABS CENTRE
DEPARTMENT: HARARE WATER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill of the above mentioned vacancy in the Production Division, Harare Water Department in the City of Harare.
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for the formulation, development, organization, planning, implementation and management of water production strategies and programs, and ensure optimum and cost-effective production of water all the time within the City of Harare and surrounding areas.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Determines and control chemical stocks inventory
- Controls production output and associated costs.
- Monitors, supervise and control the divisional functions and mandate.
- Forecasts future water production growth needs in liaison with the Distribution Manager.
- Manages and supervises the Water Production Team, including enforcement of safety standards.
- Sets divisional objectives / targets and ensures they are aligned with the departmental and organizational goals and priorities.
- Prepares and manages the division’s capital and revenue budget
- Coordinates the activities of the division with those of other divisions and top management and ensures that set priorities and targets are met
- Formulates and monitors and reviews policies, strategies, systems and procedures (SOPs) for the division and align them to the organizational goals.
- Plan for projects to be undertaken in water production.
- Supervises projects being undertaken by contractors and consulting engineers.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Degree in Water Engineering or equivalent.
- Masters’ degree in Engineering Management or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Corporate Membership of the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers a must
- At least seven (7) years relevant experience with at least five (5) years work experience at managerial level
- Local government experience is an added advantage
- Clean class 4 driver’s license.
KEY COMPETENCES
- Results oriented
- Engineering Problem Solving Skills
- Organisational Awareness
- Analytical thinking
- Creativity and innovation
- Team Leadership
- Planning and organizing
- Concern for order and quality
- Professional / Technical / Management expertise
- Resource Management
COMPENSATION
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.
Salary
A competitive salary commensurate with the post
How to Apply
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. Deadline: To arrive not later than 30 January 2026. CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS. NB: Those who had already applied need not to reapply.
REF Code: DEE:DI6695186
