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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, 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. In order to implement this mandate the RDA now wishes to fill up the following vacant positions:
Responsibilities
Job Purpose Reporting to the Director And CEO, The Director Commercial & Technical Services is responsible for management of the implementation of axle load control and operation of stone quarries, fleet Management, Business Development, and credit control and revenue generation in the Agency Main Duties and Accountabilities include
Overseeing the implementation of the Axle Load control by ensuring overloading is kept to an acceptable level
Overseeing the operation of stone quarries to ensure profitability to the Agency
Manage housing infrastructure and other assets under Portfolio to ensure profitability to the Agency
Plan, Manage and ensure RDA has a sustainable fleet vehicles, plant and equipment
Ensuring the timely preparation and distribution of Technical reports on all works carried out in implementation of the Annual Work Plan
Attending to Parliamentary queries timely
Identifying and developing business opportunities within the potential and actual revenue streams of the Agency
Provide leadership and support to staff within the Commercial and Technical Services
Lead commercial negotiations, making tactical decisions that will lead to added value
Controlling specific sections of the accounts within the sales ledger and purchase ledger
Facilitating a high level of cash flows and minimizing levels of overdue debt
Qualifications
A Bachelor of Engineering Degree and a MSc Civil Engineering or Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or business related field from a recognized institution
Demonstrated relevant experience and substantial track record in commercial or revenue generating activities with sound project and contract management
Membership of an appropriate body such as Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ), Engineers Registration Board (ERB), Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Ten (10) years relevant work experience at senior management level in the related sectors
How to apply
Only persons meeting the requirements should apply to:
The Director and Chief Executive Officer,
Road Development Agency,
PO Box 50003,
Fairley Road, Ridgeway,
Lusaka.