Roads Maintenance Officer (1 position)
Engineering Jobs
- City of Harare
- Expires 18 Mar 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
GRADE : 8
REPORTING TO: Road Maintenance Superintendent
LOCATION : Regions
DEPARTMENT: Works
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above vacancy in the Roads Division of the Department of Works in City of Harare.
JOB PURPOSE
Responsible for administration, supervision and co-ordination of road maintenance operations at unit level. The incumbent exercises direct supervision of crews engaged in the actual maintenance and repairs of City roads and is responsible for the daily planning of work, ordering of resources, maintaining accurate logs, recording/reporting of daily output and resources used.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY PERFORMAMCE AREAS
Carries out road condition surveys and prepares field estimates of resources required to repair the road.
Prepares weekly/daily plans, coordinates resources and supervise maintenance crews.
Ensures resourcing of the unit according to the work plans.
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Trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.
Conducts safety meetings and ensures subordinates' compliance with divisional policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety
Inspects work sites and ensures proper traffic control is in place before work commences
Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, concerns and complaints in areas of responsibility.
• Maintains a variety of records and reports related to assigned projects.
• Communicates effectively and follows-through on verbal and written instructions.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• National Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized college.
• At least three (3) years' working experience in road construction and/or maintenance.
• Professional Registration with Engineering Council of Zimbabwe as a Technician is an added advantage.
• Clean Class 4 Driver's Licence.
How to Apply
City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer.
Applications clearly marked on the envelope with the position being applied for should be addressed to:
The Acting Human Capital Director
City of Harare
P.O. Box 1680
Harare
Or hand deliver to:
Records Office, Basement, Room B32
Rowan Martin Building
Harare
Applications must reach the office not later than 18 March 2026.
For further details visit: www.hararecity.co.zw