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Gokwe Town CouncilTown Engineer
Gokwe Town Council is hiring a Town Engineer to lead its Engineering Department at the Grade 12 level. This full-time, on-site role reports directly to the…
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Gokwe Town Council is hiring a Town Engineer to lead its Engineering Department at the Grade 12 level. This full-time, on-site role reports directly to the Town Secretary. The successful candidate will direct municipal infrastructure projects, including public lighting, buildings, water systems, and roadways, while overseeing machinery and equipment upkeep. This position requires drafting departmental budgets, delivering routine and ad hoc operational reports to the Works and Services Committee and…
Job Description
Gokwe Town Council is hiring a Town Engineer to lead its Engineering Department at the Grade 12 level. This full-time, on-site role reports directly to the Town Secretary. The successful candidate will direct municipal infrastructure projects, including public lighting, buildings, water systems, and roadways, while overseeing machinery and equipment upkeep.
This position requires drafting departmental budgets, delivering routine and ad hoc operational reports to the Works and Services Committee and Town Secretary, and overseeing personnel through designated section heads. The job is well-suited for a licensed professional with a background in civil engineering and municipal infrastructure management.
Applicants must hold valid citizenship in Zimbabwe, possess a clean employment history with no criminal record, and hold a valid Class 4 driver's license. To apply, candidates need to submit sealed applications containing a comprehensive curriculum vitae, valid police clearance, and certified copies of educational credentials, professional documents, and a national identity card by the deadline of Friday, 13 November 2026. Submissions should be directed to the Acting Town Secretary at Town House, Stand No. 68 A. Nyandoro, Gokwe, or sent via email to the official council address.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Engineering Department and manage all section heads
- Oversee the design, building, and upkeep of roads, water systems, public buildings, and lighting infrastructure
- Maintain and manage council plant and equipment
- Create and manage the department's financial budgets
- Compile weekly, monthly, yearly, and ad hoc reports for the Town Secretary and the Works and Services Committee
- Complete additional tasks designated by the Town Secretary
Requirements
- Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university
- Minimum of three years of work history following graduation
- Active registration with a recognized professional body like the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers or the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe
- Possession of a valid Class 4 driver's license
- Citizen of Zimbabwe
- Clean and verifiable employment background
- Absence of any criminal record
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the employment type and location for the Town Engineer?
The position is a full-time, on-site role based at Gokwe Town Council.
Who does the Town Engineer report to?
The role reports directly to the Town Secretary.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, 13 November 2026.
What salary is offered for this role?
The job posting does not specify the salary or compensation package.
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