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:

ROAD MAINTENANCE DIRECTORATE

ENGINEER – CONTRACTS (2 POSITIONS) NORTHERN AND NORTH WESTERN PROVINCES

(i) Job Purpose

Reporting to the Senior Engineer, the Engineer – Contracts will be responsible for Contract administration of maintenance Contracts in the Region.

(ii) Key Responsibilities and result areas

• Assist in the formulation of annual road maintenance (routine and periodic maintenance) programmes in the Region;
• Prepare and certify contractors’ certificates for executed works done in accordance with the specifications, standard test procedures and conditions of contract;
• Preparing Contract administrative documents;
• Interpreting Contract documents to Contractors;
• Ensure that contract specifications are strictly adhered to by Contractors;
• Inspecting works against contractor’s claim and prepare payment certificates for payments;
• Preparing monthly progress reports;
• Organizing Site meetings;
• Liaising with other stake holders such as Consultants and Local Authorities;
• Assisting ensuring that road upgrading, re-gravelling and maintenance works in the Region are carried out to the specified technical standards and that corrective action is taken as needed;

(iii) Qualifications and Attributes

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering;
• Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia;
• Ability to multitask;
• Must have a dynamic, pro-active approach with excellent communication skills;
• Must be Computer Literate.

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