MASERU CITY COUNCIL EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 1 OF 2026
MCC/Cir/1
Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following Local Government Service (Maseru City Council) positions:
JOB TITLE : CITY ENGINEER
GRADE : J
DIVISION : WORKS DEPARTMENT
RESPONSIBLE TO : TOWN CLERK
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Chief Executive/Town Clerk, the incumbent shall exercises direct and indirect supervision to assigned professional, technical and administrative staff, plan, organize, direct and manage the activities of the Works Department; coordinates projects with City departments, outside agencies and organizations which include land development, storm water management, traffic design, pavement management, street improvements, lighting, facilities and construction of capital projects; reviews and approves engineering plans for subdivisions, use permits, and encroachment permits; supervises and reviews the work of assigned personnel and coordinates the division’s activities; performs advanced level professional engineering work; and performs related duties as assigned.
MAIN DUTIES
- Plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of the staff of the Engineering division involved in such activities as engineering design, contract preparation and review, site suitability studies, and review of legal descriptions of real property.
- Reviews and approves all capital improvement designs and projects, including oversite and approval of project work from other divisions and departments.
- Manages the City’s capital program, prioritizes needs and funding; reviews work in progress or upon completion for compliance with standards; prepares documentation and improvement plans, and recommends the appropriate corrective action.
- Reviews and participates in the preparation of environmental assessments.
- Manages, directs, and evaluates staff within the Engineering division; participates in the selection process, termination actions, and performance evaluations; ensures proper training and supervision of assigned staff.
- Establishes appropriate engineering standards for city infrastructure.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of and Ability to:
The following generally describes the knowledge and abilities required to enter the job and/or to be learned within a defined short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of engineering and administration as applied to the design and construction of public facilities, maintenance services, streets, technical inspection services, etc.;
- Principles and practices of project budgeting, cost estimation, funding, project management, and contract administration;
- Principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation;
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and direct effective CIP and public works engineering services and programs;
- Conduct complex civil engineering research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical reports;
- Analyze engineering and managerial problems, identify alternative solutions and consequences, and make sound recommendations.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)
- Equivalent to the possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field.
Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience as a registered civil engineer, including at least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience over professional and technical engineering staff.
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
- Possess and maintain a Registered Professional Civil Engineer license.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applications should be made on relevant Maseru City Council prescribed application form accompanied by certified copies of Educational Certificates, Curriculum Vitae and Transcripts and be hand delivered to:
The Director Human Resource
Maseru City Council, Moon Star Building, Kingsway Road
Not later than 19th February 2026