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

TECHNICIAN – MATERIALS (1 POSITION)

(i) Job Purpose

Reporting to the Materials Engineer, the Materials Technician, is responsible for testing of road
construction materials and works to check for quality.

(ii) Key Responsibilities and result areas

• Sampling of materials;
• Receipting of Samples from clients;
• Billing of clients for tests conducted;
• Testing of materials;
• Computation of results;
• Testing of road and bridge works;
• Road inspections and monitoring of trial sections;
• Checking of quality of new construction materials;
• Preparation of Test Certificates and Reports.

(iii) Qualifications and Attributes

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Civil Engineering/Road Construction Technology from a recognized institution;
• Not less than two ( 2) years experience in Road Construction Materials Testing;
• Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ);
• Computer Literate.

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