Work with RDA
The Road Development Agency offers rewarding career opportunities for passionate professionals committed to developing Zambia's national road infrastructure.
We seek engineers, technologists, accountants, and other professionals who want to make a lasting impact on Zambia's development. RDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion at all levels of the organisation.
Open Positions
Engineer - Road Safety
RDA6 · 1 position
Reporting to the Principal Engineer - Design and Traffic, the job holder will ensure the delivery of safe, sustainable and integrated traffic and transportation network in alignment with the required traffic standards and bylaws to achieve optimal road network performance.
DELIVERY CLERK
RDA8 · 1 position
Reporting to the Registry Supervisor, the Delivery Clerk is responsible for delivering outgoing mail to intended recipients, receiving and sorting incoming mail to distribute to relevant offices. Key responsibilities will include:
SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR
RDA5 · 2 positions
Reporting to the Principal Quantity Surveyor, the Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for providing vital input in the monitoring and evaluation of road projects by giving costing advice, providing cost estimates and cost risk analysis, appraising breakdowns of rates and /or lump sum prices and ensuring cost control of road projects undertaken by the Agency in accordance with the specific conditions of contract so as to ensure value for money. Key responsibilities will include:
COMMERCIAL OFFICER- HIGHWAY REVENUE
RDA6 · 1 position
Reporting to the Manager Commercial Services, the Commercial Officer- Highway Revenue will be responsible for the overall collecting of revenue, infringements and debt collection related to all highways. Key responsibilities will include:
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
RDA6 · 1 position
Reporting to the Accountant, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Accountant in the preparation and coordination of all accounting work in the Province. The Assistant Accountant will also ensure that all relevant books of accounts are accurately maintained and that the requisite information is promptly availed to management and in a suitable format. Key responsibilities will include:
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT CONSULTANTS
RDA6 · 1 position
Reporting to the Accountant - Consultants, the Assistant Accountant- Consultants will be responsible for assisting the Accountant-Consultants in ensuring all Consultant IPC’s and NRFA Payments are promptly captured in sun system. Key responsibilities will include:
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT CONTRACTORS
RDA6 · 1 position
Reporting to the Accountant, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for assisting the Accountant - Contractors in ensuring that Contractors Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) and NRFA payments are promptly captured in the Sunsystem. Key responsibilities will include:
TECHNOLOGISTS - WORKS
RDA7 · 13 positions
Reporting to the Engineer - Contracts/Force Accounts, the job holder will be responsible for supervising road construction and maintenance works in the Agency. The key responsibilities will include:
TECHNOLOGIST - HIGHWAY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
RDA7 · 4 positions
Reporting to the Engineer - Planning and Design at the Provincial Office, the job holder will be responsible for carrying out road and bridge condition surveys, and updating the road network database. Key responsibilities will include:
How to Apply
Only Zambian citizens meeting the stated requirements should submit applications with academic and professional qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualification Authority as true copies, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, clearly stating the position being applied for.
Applications should be addressed to the Director & Chief Executive Officer, Road Development Agency, P.O. Box 50003, Fairley Road, Ridgeway, Lusaka — deposited in the sealed box placed at the RDA Head Office, or emailed to Careers@roads.gov.zm.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. RDA does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
General Requirements
Academic Qualifications
Full Grade 12 School Certificate plus the relevant professional or degree qualification specified in the individual job advert.
Experience
Relevant post-qualifying work experience as specified in the individual job descriptions.
Citizenship
Candidates must be Zambian citizens meeting the stated requirements.
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