City Engineer

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The Maseru City Council invites applications from suitably qualified Basotho candidates for the following positions:

JOB TITLE : CITY ENGINEER
GRADE : J
NO. OF POSITIONS : 1
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY : ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT : WORKS
RESPONSIBLE TO : TOWN CLERK

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To manage the operational effectiveness of the Administration Division, implementation of administrative policies, work systems and procedures. Managing and controlling the Council’s fixed and operational resources, supervises administration cadre and staff throughout the Council.

Main Duties:

To through the management team to the overall management of the organization, its policy formulation and resource allocation.

To head and manage the operation of the works department and to introduce, maintain and review such systems as may be necessary for ensuring an efficient and effective department

To control and direct the following specific functions:
i. Planning, designing, construction and maintenance of roads and storm water drainage and general street layouts
ii. Maintenance of buildings, plant, machinery, vehicle and other equipment
iii. Building control
iv. Street lighting

To introduce and maintain inspection and reporting systems in connection with activities comprised within the functions in 3 above

Prepare reports in such detail as may be required for medium to long term programs, capital plan and annual revenue estimates

To prepare documents for the purpose of obtaining tenders for the execution of contracts for works

To carry out by Council’s labour force, works or maintenance and improvement of roads and buildings

In connection with works whether carried out by contract or by direct labour to provide information as is required by the treasurer under financial regulations for accounting and payment purposes

Where contracts are carried out under the supervision of consultants to make arrangement with consultants for the provision of reports and information on progress and in particular for financial control purposes

To maintain liaison with Government Department and parastatals, particularly with Roads, WASCO and LEC

To provide such reports as may be required by the council, its committees, and the Management Team as directed by the Town Clerk

QUALIFICATIONS

A university degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent plus ten years professional experience in a related field.

Postgraduate qualification in Municipal Engineering, wide and extensive experience in Municipal environment and public works is an added advantage.

Applications for both job seekers and serving officers accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, three pages C.V and transcripts should be addressed to:
Director Human Resources-Maseru City Council
Moon Star Building, Main Traffic Circle
3rd Floor
Kingsway Road
Maseru, 100.
Not later than the 26th March 2021 at 12:00noon

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