Senior Construction Engineer – Watumishi Housing Company

Watumishi Housing Company (WHC) is a public entity responsible for the implementation of the Public Servants Housing Scheme (PSHS) and management of the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). Shareholders of WHC include the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), PPF Pensions Fund (PPF), Public Service Pensions Fund (PSPF), LAPF Pensions Fund (LAPF), Government Employees Provident Fund (GEPF), National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) and National Housing Corporation (NHC). In order to implement its objectives, WHC would like to invite suitably qualified Tanzanians to join its lean, entrepreneurial and dynamic team by filling the following vacancies:

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT

4.  Senior Construction Engineer – One Post

a) Duty Station:                         WHC Head Office Dar es Salaam

b) Reporting to:                         Chief Operating Officer

c) Salary Grade:            5

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, Senior Construction Engineer will be responsible for the establishment and head Construction Brigade with the overall objective of constructing quality affordable houses. The incumbent is expected to play supervisory, technical and organizational role in various PSHS construction projects.

d)   Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

i)     Establish Construction Brigade that will be responsible for constructing quality affordable houses PSHS;

ii)    Act as main technical advisor to subcontractors, operatives and crafts people with respect to the construction site;

iii)   Carry out levelling, surveying and set out the site;

iv)   Check drawings, plans, and other qualities to get an accurate calculation of the houses to be constructed;

v)    Ensures that all the materials used are according to the specifications;

vi)   Oversees the requisition and selection of the materials;

vii)  Agrees to the material distributors on the set prices and take cost effective measures;

viii) Manages the site on a day to day basis that includes supervising and monitoring the labor force and that of the sub contractors;

ix)   Oversees upon the quality control methods in place;

x)    Resolves unexpected technical problems that may arise; and

xi)   Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by the Chief Operating Officer.

e)   Academic Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for this position should have the following qualifications, experience:

i)     University Degree in Civil Engineering, construction, architecture or site management from a recognised university.

ii)    Must be registered by appropriate Professional Bodies.

iii)   Knowledge and Competence in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) applications; and

iv)   Not less than four (4) years work experience in construction industry out of which two (2) years must be in senior position. 

TENURE AND REMUNERATION

A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidates for the posts. WHC is an equal opportunity employer. Staff will be employed on three (3) years contracts that are renewable upon satisfactory performance.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Application letter with Curriculum Vitae (CV) including e-mail address or daytime contact telephone number, together with photocopies of certificates and names and contacts of two referees should be addressed to reach the under-mentioned by 11^th August 2014.

Only short-listed candidates meeting the above criteria will be invited for interview. Lobbying and canvassing for employment will not be entertained and may work to the candidate’s disadvantage.

Application letter should be sent through the address shown below:

The Chief Executive Officer, Watumishi Housing Company, 4^th Floor Golden Jubilee Towers, P.O. Box 5119

Dar es Salaam.

Email  info@whctz.org Website:  www.whctz.org