Projects Manager

Job description

The Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) is a social security scheme responsible for compensating workers in respect of accidents suffered and diseases contracted during the course of employment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act No. 10 of 1999 of the Laws of Zambia.

The Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board invites applications from suitably qualified Zambian citizens to fill the following vacant positions.

1. PROJECTS MANAGER – HEAD OFFICE (1)

A. JOB PURPOSE

The Project Manager is responsible for the coordination of WCFCB property development projects to ensure delivery against set timelines and quality standards.

B. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate the daily operations of the WCFCB projects to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the use of time and resources;
Create and deliver the project work plans to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of the projects within the set timelines and budgets;
Revise the project work plans as appropriate so as to meet the changing needs and requirements which include change of project design, scope and even budget;
Develop and submit project status reports to WCFCB management as the project progresses from initial stages to completion, to support management make informed decisions on strategies for any challenges identified;
Draws up the yearly maintenance plan for all properties, by determining the maintenance needs of each property through issuance of maintenance requests forms and physical inspection to verify what is written down on forms.
Monitor the project deliverables for quality, to ensure appropriate interventions are taken to correct any quality gaps identified;
Supervise all the specialists/experts and contractors on the projects undertaken by WCFCB to ensure maintenance of the required quality and standards.
Provide consistent communication and efficient liaison with the contractors, consultants, architects/planners, and the contracted project managers for the smooth running of the projects; and
Liaise with other projects directorate staff over the supervision and implementation of construction projects.
Service contracts like cleaning, landscaping, lift maintenance, refuse collection security and property managers etc.

C. JOB REQUIREMENTS

Five (5) “O” Levels (with credit or better) inclusive of Mathematics and English.
Degree in B. Eng./BSc Degree Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent.
Post Qualification in Project Management will be added advantage
Must have valid Driving Licence.
Not less than seven (7) years of experience in construction or similar projects of similar scope.
Must be registered with Zambia Institute of Architects, Engineering Institute of Zambia or Quantity Surveying Institute of Zambia.
Must be a full member of Zambia Institute of Architects, Engineering Institute of Zambia or Quantity Surveying Institute of Zambia.

How to Apply

Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae with traceable referees, certified copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC) or Passport to support the application with contact details indicating daytime telephone/mobile numbers should be submitted to the following address or visit Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board job portal not later than 14th March 2025.

Director – Human Resource and Administration

Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board

Corner Broadway/Moffat Road

Compensation House

P.O. Box 71534

Ndola