Position Title: Roads Manager
Reporting To: Field Operations Manager
Location: Kafue National Park, Zambia
Contract Type: Fixed-Term
Organizational Overview
African Parks is a non-profit conservation organisation that assumes full responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. The organisation currently manages 24 national parks and protected areas in 13 countries, covering over 20 million hectares across Africa, including significant landscapes in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Position Summary
The Roads Manager will be responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising road construction and maintenance projects within Kafue National Park. The role aims to ensure the development of safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable road networks to support park operations. The incumbent will oversee road construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and operational requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Roads Manager will:
- Develop and implement road network development and maintenance plans aligned with the park’s operational goals.
- Ensure seasonal accessibility of park roads while maintaining environmentally responsible construction and maintenance practices.
- Develop annual and long-term road maintenance and development plans to inform GKLL operational and business planning.
- Oversee the design, construction, and maintenance of park roads and related infrastructure—including bridges, drifts, culverts, drains, and crossing points—in collaboration with Field Operations Managers.
- Supervise and manage road contractors, ensuring adherence to agreed specifications, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Conduct routine site inspections and quality assurance assessments for all road construction and maintenance works.
- Maintain accurate records of road assets, road condition surveys, and infrastructure assessments.
- Implement and manage Road Asset Management Systems (RAMS) for lifecycle planning, monitoring, and budgeting.
- Oversee the maintenance, servicing, and spare parts planning for heavy-duty machinery used in road construction and maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with relevant road engineering standards, safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.
- Conduct road safety audits, risk assessments, and recommend mitigation measures.
- Prepare and monitor budgets for road infrastructure projects.
- Promote cost-effective procurement, resource utilisation, and operational efficiency in all road development activities.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
- Membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia and registration with the Engineers Registration Board.
- Minimum seven (7) years of relevant experience in road construction and maintenance, with at least three years in a supervisory or management role.
- Demonstrated knowledge of road safety standards, asset management systems, and environmental regulations.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Proven ability to deliver road construction and maintenance projects within budget and timelines.
- Ability to reduce maintenance backlog and improve road infrastructure reliability.
- Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and sustainable infrastructure development.
Application Instructions
African Parks Zambia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, or background. All applicants must have a clean employment record with traceable references.
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining their suitability for the position
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of the National Registration Card (NRC) and relevant academic and professional qualifications (preferably verified by the ZAQA)
- Contact details for at least two (2) professional references
Application Deadline: 21st March 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. African Parks Zambia reserves the right not to make an appointment.
