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VacancyMail — ZimbabweRoads Technician
VacancyMail is advertising a full-time, on-site Roads Technician position classified as Grade 11, located in Harare and reporting directly to the Assistant Director Operations. This role…
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VacancyMail is advertising a full-time, on-site Roads Technician position classified as Grade 11, located in Harare and reporting directly to the Assistant Director Operations. This role involves planning, designing, overseeing, and maintaining Council streets, roads, and related infrastructure. The selected professional will conduct regular inspections of road networks, drainage infrastructure, culverts, and road shoulders to identify defects and recommend necessary repair or rehabilitation actions. Day-to-day duties include generating technical reports,…
Job Description
VacancyMail is advertising a full-time, on-site Roads Technician position classified as Grade 11, located in Harare and reporting directly to the Assistant Director Operations. This role involves planning, designing, overseeing, and maintaining Council streets, roads, and related infrastructure. The selected professional will conduct regular inspections of road networks, drainage infrastructure, culverts, and road shoulders to identify defects and recommend necessary repair or rehabilitation actions.
Day-to-day duties include generating technical reports, work schedules, and site inspection documentation, alongside supervising construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance activities performed by external contractors and Council staff. The role suits individuals experienced in site supervision, civil works, and infrastructure maintenance who can accurately measure site data, track material usage, check site alignments, and monitor project progress. The Roads Technician will also coordinate with consultants, various Council departments, and contractors, while ensuring adherence to approved engineering specifications, safety guidelines, and municipal procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the planning, design, supervision, and maintenance of Council streets, roads, and infrastructure
- Conduct routine site inspections of roads, drainage systems, culverts, and shoulders
- Identify road defects, evaluate conditions, and suggest rehabilitation or maintenance steps
- Prepare technical documentation, site reports, and work schedules
- Supervise road construction and maintenance executed by Council workers and contractors
- Collect site measurements, gather data, and assist with quantities and estimates
- Check work progress and quality against approved standards and specifications
- Assist with setting out road works and verifying levels, dimensions, and alignments
- Track the utilization of labour, equipment, and materials, reporting any variances
- Inspect storm-water channels and drainage structures to recommend corrective actions
- Communicate and coordinate with contractors, consultants, and municipal departments
- Keep precise documentation of maintenance activities, projects, and materials
- Help develop annual road maintenance and development plans
- Ensure adherence to safety guidelines, engineering standards, and Council rules
- Perform additional duties assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- At least two years of relevant post-qualification experience in civil works, roads, infrastructure maintenance, or construction
- Practical background in road construction, site supervision, drainage work, and maintenance
- Familiarity with quality control, measurements, methods, and materials used in road construction
- Possession of a valid driver's licence
Qualifications
- National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Roads Engineering, Highway Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related qualification as an added advantage
- Prior background working within a public-sector environment or local authority
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and remote status of the Roads Technician job?
The position is based on-site in Harare.
What education is required for this role?
Candidates must hold a National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Highway Engineering, Roads Engineering, or an equivalent field from a recognized institution.
What is the deadline and process for applications?
Interested applicants must submit their applications, Curriculum Vitae, and certified copies of academic certificates by 26 October 2026. Submissions should be addressed to Dr Y Munanga, Acting Town Secretary, Chiredzi Town Council, Box 128, Chiredzi, Zimbabwe.
Is the salary specified in the posting?
No, the posting does not specify the salary for this position.
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