Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions:
MINISTRY : MINISTRY OF WATER
DEPARTMENT : RURAL WATER SUPPLY
JOB TITLE : PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER
GRADE
RESPONSIBLE TO : CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER/DISTRICT ENGINEER
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of Chief Technical Officer, the Principal Technical Officer is responsible for all field operations:
MAIN DUTIES
1.0. PLANNING
THE ORGANISATION AND
SUPERVISION OF
CONSTRUCTION
Implement the planning, organizing and monitoring of the spring protection, borehole and rain water catchments construction activities according to the plans for the district.
1.2. Organizes material and transport from the district store.
1.3. Suggests modifications to design drawings site (plans) in consultation with Senior Technical Officer (STO).
1.4. In charge of the accounting of material delivered to the site and/or returned to the stores.
1.5. Compiles and submit progress reports to Headquarters through the Engineer.
1.6. Ensures that Masons get appropriate housing and locate a secure materials store in the village.
1.7. Suggests modifications to design drawing site (plans).
1.8. Ensures that Water Minders are trained by the foreman during the construction period.
1.9. Supervises the
work of the
Senior Technical Officer.
2.0. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
2.1. EDUCATION AND TRAINING
•
Diploma in Civil
Engineering or Architectural
Technology
and Building
Technology plus at
least three (3)
years working experience in
Engineering work.
OR
•
Certificate in Bricklaying
with DRWS Supervisors
Course
Certificate plus
at least five
(5) years’ experience
as Senior Technical Officer.
3.0. RESPONSIBLE
3.1. FOR WORK OF OTHERS
3.2. FOR PROPERTY
The incumbent is responsible for all material and equipment allocated to a project.
3.3. FOR EFFECT OF ERRORS
The Project Officer is held responsible for all aspects of the rural water project that are assigned to him/her.
3.4. FOR SAFETY OF OTHERS
The Project Officer has the responsibility to ensure that the staff of the project teams(s) is protected by adequate measures of safety at their work places/project sites.
4.0. COMPLEXITY
4.1. AUTHORITY FOR DECISION MAKING
The incumbent has the authority to make within the scope of a project all necessary decisions required to achieve an efficient and effective implementation.
4.2. PROBLEM SOLVING
The incumbent is responsible to independently attend to all the problems that can be resolved at the level of a project (team).
4.3. SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The incumbent is expected to work independently and report to the District Engineer on a weekly basis.
4.4. DEXTERITY
The factor is not applicable
5.0. CONTACTS
5.1. The job requires the incumbent to make contact with:
•
All staff members
of the project
team(s) for consultation,
instruction and
daily guidance.
• The District Engineer on a weekly basis.
•
The rural communities and
their authorities in
connection with
the
implementation of projects.
• The private sector involved in implementing the projects.
The job requires the incumbent to supervise Senior Technical Officers, the Masons and the Foremam.
6.0. EFFORT
6.1. MENTAL EFFORT
The job requires average mental effort.
6.2 PHYSICAL EFFORT
The job requires average physical effort.
6.3 EMOTIONAL EFFORT
The job requires maturity and team orientation to deal effectively with the project management tasks.
All applications should be on relevant forms, GP 104 for serving officer and GP 103 for job seekers, accompanied by certified copies of educational certificates, marriage certificates for married women, transcripts, performance appraisals (for serving officers) and contact details.
Applications should be submitted to:
The Human Resource Office Ministry of Water
Christie House 2nd Floor
Maseru
Closing date: 22 November, 2019