Town Engineer (Grade 12)

About the role

Gokwe Town Council is recruiting a Town Engineer (Grade 12) who will report to the Town Secretary and act as Head of the Engineering Department. The role covers the design, construction and maintenance of roads, water, buildings and public lighting infrastructure, as well as the management of departmental plant and equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Design, construction and maintenance of roads, water, buildings and public lighting infrastructure
• Management and maintenance of plant and equipment
• Preparation of department budgets
• Supervision of department staff through section heads
• Preparing weekly, monthly, annual and ad hoc reports for the Town Secretary and the Works and Services Committee
• Performing other duties reasonably assigned by the Town Secretary

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognised university
• Membership of a professional body such as the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe or the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers
• At least three years of post-qualification experience
• Citizen of Zimbabwe with no criminal record
• Clean and traceable employment record and a clean Class 4 driver's licence

To apply, candidates should send their application by email to the council.