HARARE TO ACHIEVE A WORLD-CLASS CITY STATUS BY 2025
POSITION: ROADS MAINTENANCE OFFICER (2 POSITIONS)
GRADE: 8
REPORTING TO: ROAD MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT
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
Responsible for administration, supervision, and coordination of road maintenance
operations at the unit level. The incumbent exercises direct supervision of crews engaged in
the actual maintenance and repairs of City roads and is responsible for the daily
planning of work, ordering of resources, maintaining accurate logs, recording/reporting of
daily output and resources used.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Carries out road condition surveys and prepares field estimates of resources
required to repair the road;
Prepares weekly/daily plans, coordinates resources, and supervises maintenance
crews;
Ensures resourcing of the unit according to the work plans;
Trains supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel;
Conducts safety meetings and ensures subordinates’ compliance with divisional
policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety;
Inspects work sites and ensures proper traffic control is in place before work
commences;
Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and
complaints in areas of responsibility;
Maintains a variety of records and reports related to assigned projects.
Communicates effectively and follows through on verbal and written instructions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
National Diploma or Certificate in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a
recognized college;
At least two (2) years’ of working experience in road construction and/or
maintenance.
Registration with the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe as a Technician is an added
advantage
Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of road construction/maintenance equipment, materials, methods and
standards;
Using initiative, ability to prioritize and use independent judgment within general
policy guidelines;
Providing leadership, assigning work, and working independently at work sites;
Promoting and enforcing safe work practices and proper use of traffic signing for
road maintenance and flagging procedures.
Maintaining records and files.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers
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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