Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:

Responsibilities or duties

Key Result Areas and Principal Accountabilities

Infrastructure Management

Manage maintenance and upkeep of the Commission’s buildings, plant and equipment.

Renovation and Construction Projects

Supervise planning and implementation of renovation and construction works.

Procurement and Contract Management

Coordinate procurement of construction materials and services in line with Public Procurement regulations.

Technical Oversight and Quality Control

Provide technical guidance and supervision to contractors and service providers.

Facilities Risk and Compliance Management

Manage infrastructure-related risks, including health and safety compliance requirements.

Budget and Resource Management

Develop and manage infrastructure and maintenance budgets.

Reporting

Prepare and submit project status, maintenance and performance reports.

Supervision

Supervise human, financial and other resources under the unit.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Required Competencies / Personal Qualities

• Strong project management and supervisory skills;
• Sound knowledge of BOQ interpretation, detailing and specifications;
• Knowledge of Public Procurement procedures and contract management;
• Infrastructure risk assessment and quality control skills;
• Budgeting and financial management skills;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision; and
• Computer literacy.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate;
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Building Science or equivalent;
• Master’s degree in project management, Construction Management, Engineering or Business Administration will be an added advantage; and
• Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) with a valid practising licence.
• All qualifications must be ZAQA verified.

Experience needed

Minimum Relevant Work Experience

• Minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience in building maintenance, construction, infrastructure management or project management, of which at least four (4) years should be at supervisory or management level; and
• Experience in managing Government projects, contract administration, infrastructure budgeting and facilities risk management will be an added advantage.

• Manage maintenance and upkeep of the Commission’s buildings, plant and equipment.
• Supervise planning and implementation of renovation and construction works.
• Coordinate procurement of construction materials and services in line with Public Procurement regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to contractors and service providers.
• Manage infrastructure-related risks, including health and safety compliance requirements.
• Develop and manage infrastructure and maintenance budgets.
• Prepare and submit project status, maintenance and performance reports.
• Supervise human, financial and other resources under the unit.

• Strong project management and supervisory skills
• Sound knowledge of BOQ interpretation, detailing and specifications
• Knowledge of Public Procurement procedures and contract management
• Infrastructure risk assessment and quality control skills
• Budgeting and financial management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Computer literacy

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Building Science or equivalent
• Master’s degree in project management, Construction Management, Engineering or Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Registered Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) with a valid practising licence
• All qualifications must be ZAQA verified