The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians to fill the following posts on a three-year contract existing in various District councils.

Responsibilities or duties,

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

Applicants must possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Design/Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Irrigation Engineering or Physical planning obtained from accredited institution.

Experience needed,

The applicants should have at least five (5) years’ experiences in the similar position.

• Ensure that regulations and procedures for administering contracts on construction and maintenance projects are adhered to;
• Supervise contractors and consultants engaged in Public Works.
• Monitor construction, upgrading, rehabilitation and maintenance projects of Public Infrastructure, ensuring that approved standard specifications are adhered to
• Ensure designs meet the architectural, engineering and environmental standards.
• Monitor safety standards and environmental safeguards during construction
• Implement government and donor funded programmes.
• Coordinate all public works in the district.
• Develop Terms of Reference (ToRs) for the procurement of design and supervision consultants.
• Conduct public infrastructure inventory and condition surveys and prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) for procurement.
• Supervise preparation of detailed designs and bid document for the district council.
• Coordinate contract administration and supervision.
• Prepare departmental annual work plans and budgets for Public Works Projects.
• Supervise architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, technicians and support staff.
• Advise the Public Works Committee of the Council and the District Commissioner on all infrastructure developments in the districts.
• Facilitate the formulation and updating of the Maintenance Policy for all infrastructure for the district council.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Design/Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Irrigation Engineering or Physical planning obtained from accredited institution.