The Road Development Agency (RDA) is a statutory body whose function is to plan, manage and
coordinate the road network in the country. The Agency is responsible for care, 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.

In order to implement this mandate, the RDA now wishes to fill up the following vacant positions:

PLANNING AND DESIGN DIRECTORATE
1. ENGINEER – GEOMATIC (1 POSITION) HEAD OFFICE

(i) Job Purpose

Reporting to the Principal Engineer Survey/Geomatic, the Engineer Survey/Geomatic will be
responsible for carrying out measurements and topographic surveys and interpret data for road
design construction including information about boundaries, buildings and both natural and
man-made features.

(ii) Key Responsibilities and result areas

• Undertake land topographic surveys using a variety of specialist technical equipment
• Analyze data for the geometric design of roads using the appropriate computer software such as AUTOCAD and CIVIL 3D
• Develop and document automated, semi-automated, and manual editing tools and associated processes
• Gain and maintain modern best practice coding skills for road design and construction
• Proactively adhere to the quality policies set forth by the Agency
• Participate as needed in development meetings with stakeholders and customers

(iii) Qualifications and Attributes

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying/ Geomatic Engineering;
• Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia;
•  Must have a dynamic, pro-active approach to work with excellent communication skills;
• Must be Computer Literate

Attractive remuneration will be offered to the successful candidates. Female candidates are
encouraged to apply.