Project Officer

  • Full Time
  • Ndola, Zambia
  • Applications have closed

Workers' Compensation Fund Control Board

The Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) is a social security scheme responsible for compensating workers in respect of accidents suffered and diseases contracted during the course of employment in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act No. 10 of 1999 of the Laws of Zambia.

The Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board invites applications from suitably qualified Zambian citizens to fill the following vacant position.

Project Officer

A. JOB PURPOSE

To assist the Manager – Properties to inspect, supervise building construction and maintenance works at various properties of the board across the country so as to improve and maintain high standards of the properties.

B. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Undertake routine site inspections on Board property and prepares technical reports so as to highlight any possible defects requiring attention.
  • Attends to tenants’ complaints by way of inspecting the reported defects and prepare technical reports with recommendations for remedial action.
  • Prepare architectural drawings, scope of works, specifications, Bills of Quantities and Estimates ofworks for Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board in order to assist with the assessing of cost implications.
  • Supervise building works carried out by both hired contractors and internal artisans, prepare progress reports and certify completed works for payment purposes.
  • Inspecting the work on site and comparing it with drawings and specifications.
  • Measuring and sampling building materials to check their quality and also identify any defects.
  • Monitoring and reporting on progress to construction managers, architects and clients.
  • Keeping detailed records.
  • Liaising with contractors, engineers and surveyors.
  • Together with procurement evaluate bids submitted by contractors and recommendations to management so that the responsive contractors carry out works on Board Properties
  • Together with Legal carry out tenancy screening for potential tenants, make recommendations to management and, thereafter prepare tenancy agreements
  • Together with revenue. prepare rental invoices, manage the rental collections and make reconciliations so as to maintain an updated payment profile for all commercial and residential tenants

C. JOB REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must have the following:

  • Grade Twelve (12) Certificate with five (5) credits or better which should include English and Mathematics.
  • B.Eng./BSc Degree Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying qualification or equivalent
  • Must be a member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
  • At least three (3) years’ experience.
  • A post qualification in Project Management will be an added advantage.
  • A strong team player and proactive
  • Sense of urgency with ability to prioritize
  • Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
  • MUST have a Valid Driver’s license of two years and above.
  • Numerical and interpersonal skills
  • Good personal organisction
  • Computer literacy

How to Apply

Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae with traceable referees, certified copies of all relevant academic and Professional certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC) or Passport to support your application with contact details indicating day time telephone/mobile numbers should be submitted to the following address not later than Wednesday , 22nd May, 2019.

Manager – Human Resources and Administration

Workers’ Compensation Fund Control Board

Corner Broadway/Moffat Road

Compensation House

P. O. Box 71534

Ndola

VISION ZER000 2030

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Please note that you DO NOT need apply if you don’t meet the minimum job requirements and note also that only successful candidates will be contacted.


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