Vacancy title:
24 Weighbridge Operator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Road Development Agency (RDA)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 15 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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• 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
• 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.

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