City of Mutare
DUE: 28 MAR 2025
ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
VACANCY : DEPUTY DIRECTOR – WATER AND WASTEWATER (DDWWW) (GRADE 14)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced, self-motivated, and goal-oriented individuals to fill the above positions that have arisen within the Engineering and Technical Services Department. Reporting to the Director of Engineering & Technical Services, the incumbent is chiefly responsible for design,
construction, and management of water and sanitation infrastructure, services thereof. The DDWW is also
responsible for the installation and maintenance division.
The Person Specification
Strictly Bsc or B.Eng. (Hons) degree in a civil engineering.
A Professional Engineer registered with the Engineering Council of Zimbabwe (ECZ)
Chartered municipal or water or sanitary engineer or holder of MSc. (civil engineering) specializing
in Water or Sanitary engineering or Urban Water & Sanitation.
Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience, at least two (2) of which should be at principal
engineer level or higher in a municipal or utility set-up.
Traceable experience in project proposal-writing and running Development
Partner/Bank/International Agency-funded projects ( added advantage)
Experience in recruitment, supervision, and management of consultants & contractors.
Knowledge of local authority ERPs used in Zimbabwean urban local authorities will be an added
advantage.
Skills in MS Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Internet, Basic ArcGIS & Q GIS,
EPANET, WaterCAD, SewerCAD, or equivalent.
Excellent customer handling, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.
Mature, sober, and honest character.
Creative problem trouble-shooter, swift decision-maker, and problem-solver.
Willing to learn
Areas of Expertise
Water supply engineering
Wastewater engineering
Project structuring
Customer care
Policy and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) formulation, review and enforcement
Report-writing
Departmental budgeting and cost control
Staff training and performance appraisal
Training and mentorship
Project proposal writing
Installation and maintenance (appreciation)
Innovation
Project management
Stakeholder management
Health and Safety
KEY RESULT AREAS
Water supply
Sanitation
Installation and Maintenance
TO APPLY
Applicants should submit six (6) certified hard copies of academic and professional certificates and their CVs to the office of the Town Clerk no later than 28 March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
City of Mutare
Civic Centre
P O Box 910
MUTARE
K. B. CHAFESUKA
TOWN CLERK
Canvassing will automatically disqualify candidates.
“EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY”