Applications are invited from suitably qualified local candidates for the following positions in the Ministry of Water:
DEPARTMENT : RURAL WATER SUPPLY
JOB TITLE : SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER
GRADE
NO OF POSITIONS : THREE (3) DISTRICT LEVEL
RESPONSIBLE: PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of Principal Technical Officer, the Senior Technical Officer is responsible for construction and design of projects.
MAIN DUTIES
1.0 CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN OF PROJECTS
1.1. Supervises all the construction work.
1.2. Assesses progress on site on a regular basis.
1.3. Conducts field research and attends weekly progress meeting.
1.4. Attends pre-construction meeting with District Engineer (DEs) and Contractors and pre-construction site meetings with all relevant actors.
1.5. During construction period.
1.5.1. Inspects works during weekly site visits.
1.5.2. Compiles monthly project progress reports.
1.5.3. Issues site instructions for rectification purposes.
1.5.4. Verifies claims for works done and prepares list of outstanding works and carries out commissioning with Contractor and
Principal Technical Officer.
1.5.5. In conjunction with Principal Technical Officer (PTO) and Community Liaison Officer (CLO) carries out final inspection of projects.
1.5.6. Inspects entire project two (2) months prior to the end of the guarantee period, and lists required rectification work.
1.6. Responsible for advising on the technical feasibility and Technical implications of all projects at the design stage.
1.7. Inspects regularly installed work
1.8. Gauges springs and bore-hole.
1.9. Carryout chemicals and bacteriological water test.
2.0. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
• Certificate in Bricklaying and Plastering, plus two (2) years experience in the implementation of water supply systems
OR
• C.O.S.C. plus three (3) years experience as a Technical Officer
2.1. OTHER RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Thorough understanding of the technical and social aspects of Rural Water Supply projects implementation.
3.0. WORKING CONDITIONS
Can be stationed anywhere within the country.
Applications on relevant forms, G.P. 104 (serving officers) and G.P. 103 (for job seekers) with certified copies of education certificates and certified IDs should be submitted to:
Human Resource Manager
Ministry of Water
Christie House Orpen RD
Maseru 100 Lesotho
NOT LATER THAN 12TH NOVEMBER 2021