Job description

ROAD DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Road Development Agency (RDA) is a statutory body of the Government of Zambia established under the Public Roads Act No. 12 of 2002 as amended. The Agency is responsible for care, planning, maintenance and construction of public roads in Zambia. It also regulates the maximum permissible weights on roads, conducts studies for the development, maintenance and improvement of the road network, and reviews design standards and classification.

The Agency wishes to fill the following vacant positions:

ROAD MAINTENANCE DIRECTORATE

1. TECHNOLOGIST – HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RDA7 (4 POSITIONS): LUSAKA, EASTERN, LUAPULA & NORTHERN PROVINCES

Job Summary

Reporting to the Engineer – Planning and Design at the Provincial Office, the job holder will be responsible for carrying out road and bridge condition surveys, and updating the road network database. Key responsibilities will include:

a) Carrying out periodic road and bridge condition surveys.

b) Prepare BOQs, TOR and Cash flow requirements for road projects.

c) Preparing data for Bills of Quantities.

d) Preparing tender documents.

e) Undertake Road classifications and maintain Road inventories.

f) Undertake site visits with bidders and preparing site visit certificates.

g) Attending Bid openings, evaluation of Bids and preparing reports for the same.

h) Conducting traffic counts.

i) Providing data and assist in the preparation of the Annual Work Plan (AWP).

j) Procure works and consultancy services for road projects in the Province using ZPPA and Agency regulations and guidelines.

k) Prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports for management decision.

l) Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognised college.
• Minimum of three (03) years post qualifying relevant experience in the Road Construction or related sectors.
• Valid Membership of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) or Engineers Registration Board (ERB).

Skills and Attributes

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision.
• Proficiency in using computer applications e.g. MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, etc.
• Passionate and sober with a strong enthusiasm for the role and a clear, headed approach.
• Mature and courteous with professionalism and respect in all interactions.
• Initiative-driven and innovative with proactive problem-solving and creative thinking.