Multiple Positions – Road Development Agency (RDA)

The Road Development Agency (RDA) is a statutory body whose function is to plan, manage and coordinate the road network in the country. The Agency is responsible for care, planning, maintenance and construction of public roads in Zambia. It also regulates the maximum permissible weights on roads, conducts studies for the development, maintenance and improvement of the road network, and reviews design standards and classification.

The Agency wishes to fill the following vacant positions:

FINANCE DIRECTORATE

1. STORES SUPERVISOR (1 POSITION) HEAD OFFICE

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager Finance Operations, the job holder will be responsible for supervising the flow of service in the store, and assisting other stores staff with their respective tasks. The Job holder will be also involved in all aspects of inventory by ensuring security and accountability of all items in stores.

Key responsibilities will include:

a) Receiving and inspecting goods against purchase order specifications; liaising with user departments or supervisor where necessary, before receiving the items.
b) Encode all delivered or ordered materials or products;
c) Check the flow of the stores from time to time and to advise on items that have reached re-order level and require timely replenishment to avoid stock outs;
d) Make order supplies for the store and keep meticulous records so that every item is accounted for and the store remains within budget;
e) Arrange for receipt of unloading and organizing of goods and merchandising once everything is unpacked;
f) Assist Agency Staff with their demands, suggestions and complaints;

g) Communicate with the supervisor regarding goods and items issued out;
h) Must issue requested items from the store against duly approved and authorized stores requisitions;
i) Ensure periodic and ad hoc stock taking exercise to verify stock quantities by reconciles the physical inventory with Stores records;
j) Preparing periodic and ad hoc stores reports on stores movements, when and as required by the supervisor; and
k) Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Diploma in Stores Management from a recognised College or minimum of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 4 Diploma or equivalent;
• Valid Membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS);
• and Minimum of three (3) years post qualifying relevant experience in Stores management.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proven strong writing and analytical skills;
• Honest and reliable with moral strength;
• Proficiency in using computer applications e.g. MS word, excel and power point; and
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision.

ROAD MAINTENANCE DIRECTORATE

1. PROVINCIAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER (5 POSITIONS)

Job Summary

Reporting administratively to the Provincial Roads Engineer – and functionally to the Chief Procurement Manager, the Provincial Procurement Officer, is responsible for the timely procurement of goods, works and services at the Provincial Office.

Key responsibilities will include:

a) Coordinating the issuance of enquiries to suppliers;
b) Preparing Tender Documents and addenda;
c) Evaluation of Quotations/Bids and preparation of Evaluation Reports;
d) Coordinating Tender Closing and Opening;
e) Drafting procurement committee papers;
f) Liaising with other Procurement Units, ZPPA and Contractors/Suppliers in the Province; and
g) Any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the Chief Procurement Manager and/or the Provincial Roads Engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Bachelors Degree in Purchasing and Supply or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 5 Advanced Diploma or equivalent from a recognised University;
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate experience in public procurement; and
• Valid Membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision;
• Proficiency in using computer applications e.g. MS word, excel and power point, etc.;
• Passionate and sober with a strong enthusiasm for the role and a clear, headed approach;
• Mature and courteous with professionalism and respect in all interactions; and
• Initiative-driven and innovative with proactive problem-solving and creative.

Job Summary:

2. WEIGHBRIDGE OPERATOR (24 POSITIONS)

Reporting to the Weighbridge Supervisor, the Weighbridge Operator is responsible for carrying out weighbridge operations in accordance with the Public Roads Act of 2002.

Key responsibilities will include:

a) Weigh vehicles in accordance with the Public Roads Act No. 12 of 2002;
b) Operate weighbridge equipment in accordance with standing RDA guidelines; c) Ensure that all weighed and detained vehicles are recorded and appropriately documented;
d) Issue Weighbridge Certificates;
e) Charge and fine all-over loaded vehicles in accordance with the requirement of the Public Roads Act No. 12 and its sub-regulations and RDA procedures;
f) Ensure that all abnormal load vehicles passing through the weighbridge have valid permits;
g) Examine and verify the cargo and vehicle owner documents as may be required from time to time;
h) Sign shift handover books, documents and any other documents requiring shift to handover to another shift; and
i) Perform any other task that RDA Management or supervisor of the weighbridge may assign from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Must have at least a Diploma in any Social Science related field OR at least a Craft Certificate in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/Information & Technology or related technical engineering field from a well-established and recognized learning institution;
• Valid membership to a professional body;
• Any certification in weighbridge operation will be an added advantage.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision;
• Good advocacy skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• High level of integrity and confidentiality;
• Must have a dynamic, pro-active approach with excellent communication skills; and
• Must be Computer Literate.

PROCUREMENT UNIT

1. PRINCIPAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER- CONSULTANCY SERVICES (1 POSITION) HEAD OFFICE

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Procurement Manager, the Principal Procurement Officer – Consultancy Services will be responsible for coordinating the timely procurement of Consultancy services in liaison with the relevant technical directorates and working within the Public Procurement Act of 2020 (as amended) and the Public Procurement Regulations of 2022.

Key Responsibilities will include:

a) Preparation and updating of procurement plans;

b) Preparation and/or review of solicitation documents;

c) Evaluation of bids/proposals;
d) Conducting pre-bid/proposal meetings, preparation of addenda and responses to queries during the bidding period;
e) Carrying pre-contract meetings/negotiations with consultants;
f) Preparing contract documents;
g) Preparing procurement reports;
h) Taking records of Procurement Committee Meetings proceedings and decisions; and
i) Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Bachelors Degree in Purchasing and Supply from a recognised University or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 6 Graduate Diploma or equivalent;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related engineering field or legal will be a definite advantage;
• Valid Membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS);
• Not less than five (5) years post-graduate experience in procurement of infrastructure projects; and
• Demonstrated solid procurement and drafting contracts experience and knowledge of procedures applicable to the Road Sector.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently, pay careful attention to detail and manage multiple tasks in a speedy evolving environment;
• Proven strong writing and analytical skills;
• Honest and reliable with moral strength;
• Proficiency in using computer applications e.g. MS word, excel and power point; and
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision.

CORPORATE SERVICES DIRECTORATE

1. WEB /GRAPHICS DESIGNER (1 POSITION) HEAD OFFICE

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer – Systems, the jobholder will be responsible for monitoring user feedback and performing routine updates to website layouts and other social media platforms.

Key responsibilities will include:

a) Coding new pages and updating of the website and social media platforms so that the Agency’s brand identity remains intact;
b) Executing all visual design stages from concept to final hand-off to engineering; c) Conceptualising original website design ideas that bring simplicity and user friendliness to complex roadblocks;
d) Selecting and editing images for websites;
e) Choosing fonts and colour schemes for websites;
f) Keeping abreast of image editing software innovations;
g) Creating products that are user-friendly, effective and appealing;
h) Creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas;
i) Presenting and defending designs and key deliverables to peers and executive level stakeholders; and
j) Establishing and promoting design guidelines, best practices and standards; and k) Perform any other tasks as may be assigned to him/her by the Supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full Grade 12 Certificate;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design from a recognised University;
• Minimum of three (3) years experience as a Web/Graphics Designer;
• Knowledge and varied experience in creating wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows and site maps;
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools;
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript for rapid prototyping;
• Excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction;
• Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively;
• Up-to-date with the latest Web trends, techniques and technologies; and
• Must be a member of Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ) with a valid membership license.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision;
• Good advocacy skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• High level of integrity and confidentiality;
• Must have a dynamic, pro-active approach with excellent communication skills; and
• Must be Computer Literate.

INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT

1. SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR (2 POSITIONS) HEAD OFFICE

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Internal Auditor, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for the development and implementation of audit plans of internal business processes, application systems, general controls, and technical infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include:

a) Planning and executing all types of audits;
b) Reviewing the effectiveness of governance and the risk management process;

c) Reviewing and appraising the soundness, adequacy, and application of accounting, financial, and other operating controls and promoting effective control at reasonable cost;
d) Ascertaining and evaluating compliance with established policies, plans, procedures, contracts, statutes and other Legal Covenants;
e) Ascertaining and evaluating how the resources for the Agency are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kinds;
f) Ensuring that Financial Management and other operating information are accurate, reliable and timely;
g) Ensuring that adequate systems and controls are in place to prevent or detect frauds;
h) Performing detailed audit tests by examining and evaluating the information in order to determine internal controls are adequate and in compliance with the Agency policies;
i) Maintaining a record of all audit work documents to provide evidence for work performed and to support the audit conclusions and recommendations;
j) Preparing audit reports and recommendations to improve the efficiency in operations;
k) Following up and monitoring the status of corrective action plans to ensure they are being implemented;

l) Coordinating of reviews by other assurance providers;
m) Undertaking Special investigations; and
n) Perform any other task as may be assigned to him/her by the Supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Bachelor of Accounting, Finance plus ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia Level 2 or equivalent from a recognised Institution; or
• Full ACCA, CIMA, CA Zambia or equivalent;
• Must possess good analytical and investigative skills;
• Excellent report writing and communication skills;
• Membership of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA) or Institute of Internal Auditors;
• Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience at a senior level in external or internal auditing; and
• Experience in audit of construction projects will be an added advantage.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision;
• Good advocacy skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• High level of integrity and confidentiality;
• Must have a dynamic, pro-active approach with excellent communication skills; and
• Must be Computer Literate.

INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR-TECHNICAL (1 POSITION) HEAD OFFICE

Job Summary

Reporting to the Principal Internal Auditor- Technical, the Senior Internal Auditor – Technical will be responsible for the development and implementation of audit plans of internal business processes, application systems, general controls, and road infrastructure.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

a) Develop and implement audit plans of internal business processes, application systems, general controls and road infrastructure;

b) Plan and conduct Compliance and Technical Audits in construction works on various Agency projects;
c) Ascertain and evaluate compliance with established standards, policies, plans and procedures in bridges and roads construction;
d) Evaluate contract management processes;
e) Conducting inspection and audit of owner supplied material and contractors supplied materials in compliance with material specifications and technical descriptions as prescribed in the contract;
f) Conducting compliance audits and evaluate internal compliance with established policies practices and procedures;
g) Reporting on audit findings and resolution to Agency senior management;
h) Monitoring the status of corrective action plans to ensure they are being implemented;
1) Prepare written audit reports and recommendations to improve the efficiency in operations;
j) Compile audit working papers to substantiate the audit reports;
k) Perform detailed audit tests by examining and evaluating the information in order to determine whether internal controls are adequate and in compliance with the Agency policy;
l) Maintain a record of all audit work documents to provide evidence for work performed and to support the audit conclusions and recommendations;

m) Follow-up on management responses to audit recommendation and subsequent implementations.
n) Evaluate risk management activity;
o) Provide consulting services and conduct special audits as directed by the supervisor; and
p) Perform any other task as may be assigned to him/her by the Supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree or related field;
• Membership of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ), Engineers Registration Board (ERB), Institute of Audit;
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification work experience at a senior level; and
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation or technical audit of construction projects will be an added advantage.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision;
• Good advocacy skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• High level of integrity and confidentiality;
• Must have a dynamic, pro-active approach with excellent communication skills; and
• Must be Computer Literate.

ONLY Zambian citizens meeting the above requirements should submit applications with academic and professional qualification certified as true copies of the original and detailed Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope or via Email, clearly stating the position being applied for, to:

The Director & Chief Executive Officer
Road Development Agency
P. O. Box 50003
Fairley Road, Ridgeway
LUSAKA

Email Applications to: Careers@roads.gov.zm

APPLICATIONS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SEALED BOX PLACED AT THE RDA HEAD OFFICE, LUSAKA
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS 15 AUGUST 2025 AT 17:00HRS.

Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.