Town Engineer (Grade 12)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced and task-oriented persons to fill the following vacant position that has arisen within the Council: Town Engineer (Grade 12). Reporting to: Town Secretary.

Duties and responsibilities

• Head of Engineering Department.
• The design, construction and maintenance of roads, water, buildings and public lighting infrastructure.
• Management and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Preparation of Department budgets.
• To ensure that Department staff are properly supervised through section heads.
• Preparing weekly, monthly, annual and ad hoc reports for the Town Secretary and the Works and Services Committee.
• To perform any other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Town Secretary.

Person specification

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognised University.
• Membership of a professional body such as the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe or the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers.
• At least three years' post-qualification experience.
• A citizen of Zimbabwe.
• No criminal record.
• A clean and traceable record of employment.
• A clean Class 4 driver's licence.

How to apply: applications in sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the post being applied for, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, valid police clearance, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications and National ID, should be submitted to the undersigned not later than Friday 13 November 2026: The Acting Town Secretary, Town House, Stand No. 68, A. Nyandoro, Gokwe. Email: [email protected]. Gokwe Town Council is an equal employment opportunity employer.