WESTERN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION COMPANY LIMITED

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Western Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (WWSSCL) regulated by National Water Supply and Sanitation Council (NWASCO), is a commercial utility engaged in the business of providing quality water supply and sanitation services to its customers in the Urban and Peri – Urban areas of Western Province. Western Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited, an equal opportunity employer, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and experienced individuals to fill the following positions:

 1. TECHNICAL MANAGER

Department: Technical

Reporting to: Managing Director

Location: Head Office – Mongu

Responsibilities

Manage the Technical functions at Western Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited and

maintain and operate water and sanitation systems, which will support the achievement of the Company’s business objectives.

Statement of Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Overall management of operations and maintenance of Water supply and Sanitation systems.
• Prepares Monthly and Quarterly Management Information Systems and NWASCO Information Systems.
• Provides technical support to ALL districts.
• Develops technical strategies on equipment maintenance and water production plans.
• Develops technical plans and budgets.
• Ensures plant and equipment average availability at acceptable levels.
• Ensures utility vehicles and other mobile equipment are available for use throughout the year.
• Training and ensure development of subordinates.
• Facilitates visits by maintenance team to all the districts quarterly.
• Prepares comprehensive and detailed monthly and quarterly reports to the Managing Director.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering or the equivalent.
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
• Minimum of (7) years relevant work experience in the water and sanitation sector.

Required competencies and personal attributes:

• Strong leadership skills
• Innovative
• Strategic and business planning skills
• Good Interpersonal and influencing skills
• Technical planning skills
• Good knowledge of operation and maintenance.