JOB DETAILS

POSITION
SENIOR WAYLEAVE OFFICER - (01 POSITION)
JOB PURPOSE / DESCRIPTION
To initiate land acquisition for all ZESCO land-based projects, to facilitate for wayleave acquisition for all ZESCO Wayleaves countrywide and to facilitate wayleave management for all ZESCO Wayleaves.
QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 12 School Certificate Vocational and Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Land Survey or equivalent Master’s degree in any related field would be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENT
• Minimum 5 years’ experience
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
 Prepare and review wayleave drawings for planning and implementation purposes for Surveyors and Engineers implementation of wayleave procedures and standards  Research on new trends in the field, for recommendations for implementation  Conduct inductions for ZESCO Engineers & SDP inductees  Technical challenges are attended to and escalated for solutions  Periodic Management of Performance Assessments (weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually)  Facilitate land acquisition process for the construction of ZESCO power stations, substations and associated infrastructure  Acquire wayleave consents for transmission and distribution lines with due regard to environmental and social requirements and coordinate with the Planning and Survey departments  Liaising with Legal, Safety and Security Departments on Wayleave Management  Manage periodical inspections of wayleaves to avert encroachments and participate in annual wayleaves maintenance activities  Document wayleaves site plans and drawings for planning and implementation purposes  Facilitate numbering of ZESCO wayleaves  Any other duties lawfully assigned by the Supervisor (e) Required Skills  Geographical Information Systems (GIS)  Environmental Impact Management (EIM)  Micro station Java (Bentley) V8 and V7 (CAD)  Data analytical tools e.g. STATA  Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)  Gemcom Software (3D)  Microsoft Project 2000  AutoCAD  Safety training
TENURE
START DATE
Tuesday 9th September 2025
DEADLINE
Thursday 25th September 2025