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Provincial Roads Engineer (Deputy Director) at Public Service Commission, Harare, Zimbabwe

Public Service Commission

Provincial Roads Engineer (Deputy Director) at Public Service Commission, Harare, Zimbabwe

Public Service Commission

Full time Job

Date Posted: April 28, 2025

Application deadline:

Expired on: May 10, 2025 5:00pm

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Job description

Plan, develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the Construction and Maintenance Department; Develop strategic plans to guide the activities of the Construction and Maintenance Department; Recommend the review of all relevant Acts, standards and policies on construction and maintenance to the Chief Director; Superintend over all Government buildings construction and maintenance activities to ensure that major construction and rehabilitation works to state buildings and infrastructure are completed within stipulated time frames; Coordinate and communicate Construction and Maintenance activities and priorities with other Ministries/Departments/ Agencies in order to ensure the successful completion of projects.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the Construction and Maintenance Department
  • Develop strategic plans to guide the activities of the Construction and Maintenance Department
  • Recommend the review of all relevant Acts, standards and policies on construction and maintenance to the Chief Director
  • Superintend over all Government buildings construction and maintenance activities to ensure that major construction and rehabilitation works to state buildings and infrastructure are completed within stipulated time frames
  • Coordinate and communicate Construction and Maintenance activities and priorities with other Ministries/Departments/ Agencies in order to ensure the successful completion of projects
  • Provide professional and technical advice to the smaller local authorities
  • Institute measures to regulate, register and categorize contractors
  • Represent the Ministry on various fora regarding Construction and Maintenance of buildings as delegated by the Chief Director
  • Provide technical input into the procurement of equipment, services and materials for construction and maintenance programmes and projects
  • Coordinate the mobilization of resources and the development of budgets and funding strategies for construction and maintenance programmes
  • Manage a database of all construction and maintenance projects and programmes
  • Supervise, coach and counsel subordinates

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical/ Architectural/ Construction Engineering or equivalent
  • Possession of a relevant Masters degree in the above field(s) is an added advantage
  • Membership of the Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers or other equivalent professional bodies or be a Registered Architect
  • A minimum of eight (8) years experience in the construction and maintenance field, of which two(2) must be at Deputy Director Level or equivalent grade.

Skills

  • A thorough understanding of Construction and Maintenance policies, regulations and procedures
  • Extensive experience with programme and project development, integrated planning and analysis, implementation, and management
  • Proven track record of resource mobilization experience
  • Ability to communicate and network with a broad spectrum of stakeholders
  • Ability to employ information communication technology in the monitoring of construction and maintenance programmes

Benefits

    • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
    • Health insurance coverage.
    • Flexible work hours.
    • Professional development opportunities.
    • Fun team outings and events.

Application deadline:

Expired on: May 10, 2025

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