Road Development Agency (RDA)
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, planning, 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.The Agency wishes to fill up the following vacant positions:
WEIGHBRIDGE TECHNOLOGIST (2 POSITIONS)
- Preparing data for Annual Work Plan for maintenance of Weighbridges both Portable and Fixed Weighbridge;
- Initiating servicing and maintenance of all Weighbridge Equipment at various Weighbridges;
- Calibrating and preparing all RDA Weighbridges in readiness for assizing by Zambia Metrology Agency;
- Ensuring all Weighbridges are compliant with Zambia Metrology Agency;
- Creating a maintenance schedule/inventory for all Generator Sets and Weighbridge Equipment; and
- Perform any other tasks as may be assigned to him/her by the Supervisor from time to time.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
- Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/ Mechanical Engineering or equivalent;
- Valid Membership of an appropriate body such as Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) or Engineers Registration Board (ERB); and
- Minimum of three (03) years post qualifying relevant experience in the Road Construction or related sectors;
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision;
- Proficiency in using computer applications e.g. MS word, excel and power point, etc;
- Passionate and sober with a strong enthusiasm for the role and a clear, headed approach;
- Mature and courteous with professionalism and respect in all interactions; and
- Initiative-driven and innovative with proactive problem-solving and creative thinking.
ONLY Zambian citizens meeting the above requirements should submit applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope or via Email, clearly stating the position being applied for, to:
The Director & Chief Executive Officer
Road Development Agency
P.O. Box 50003
Fairley Road, Ridgeway
LUSAKA
Email Applications to: [email protected].
APPLICATIONS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SEALED BOX PLACED AT THE RDA HEAD OFFICE, LUSAKAClosing date for submission of applications is 21st March, 2025 at 17:00hrs.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic dis
APPLICATIONS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SEALED BOX PLACED AT THE RDA HEAD OFFICE, LUSAKA
Closing date for submission of applications is 21st March, 2025 at 17:00hrs.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
To apply for this job email your details to Careers@roads.gov.zm