SENIOR ARCHITECT – D4 (CLERK OF WORKS) – City of Francistown Council

REF: COFC 4/5/11 (82)

DATED: 06 January 2023

City of Francistown Council exists to provide quality social services and physical infrastructure through implementation of government policies and programmes. We do this in an impartial manner through competent, motivated and disciplined manpower in order to improve the quality of life of the community in collaboration with our stakeholders.

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY CIRCULAR No. 1 of 2023

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, highly motivated and self-driven Botswana Citizens for employment on a two years contract for the below mentioned position tenable in the City of Francistown Council.

POST: SENIOR ARCHITECT – D4 (CLERK OF WORKS)

SALARY: D4 (P232,140 – P255,876) per annum

QUALIFICATIONS: Degree in Architecture or related field from a recognized University or Academic Institution.

LEAVE: 30 Working days per annum

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of Six (6) years’ work related experience, as an Architect, supervising projects.

REGISTRATION:

Applicants should attach valid certified copies of Registration and Practicing Certificate as an Architect obtained from Architect Registration Council (ARC), Botswana.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To coordinate, plan, manage and undertake overall responsibility of the performance and construction of a given project as a Clerk of Works.

DUTIES:-

• Supervise contractor’s work strietly in according with the technical specifications. And ensure at the end the project is fit for purpose.
• Ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with the contract works programme and all variances are recorded. Moreover, maintain a record of occurrences that could lead to any delays.
• Ensure that the contractor maintains a Site Diary as per the contract. o Also maintain his or her own diary of events, register of drawings, file of instructions with his/her own relevant observations, including taking notes of the weather and contractor’s daily attendance on site.
• Submit written project reports at each Progress and/or Site meeting. o Check drawings for diserepancies and seek Project Managers’/Engineers’ decision or clarification prior to commencement of the particular work. o Prepares sketch designs, detailed designs and working drawings as the works progress. And produce “As-Built” drawings together with the Draft end of activity project post construction.
• Notify the Project Managers’/Engineers’ immediately of any problems arising and any decision or variation required. In doing so ensure that no work with financial or time implications is undertaken without the Project Managers’/Engineers’ written approval.
• Confirm all oral instructions to contractor in writing in the site instruction book and send copies to the Project Managers’/Engineers’.
• Check quality assurance and ensure standards of workmanship conform to the given project specifications.
• Ensure that Health and Safety measures are in place and implemented including interpretation of the Factories Act, Health Act and Electrical Regulations and routinely check related works.
• Ensure that all sub structure work etc. is not covered up before re-measurement by the Project Quantity Surveyor in collaboration with the Site Quantity Surveyor.
• Ensures that, materials ordered for the project and delivered on site are as per specifications.
• To undertake any other related duties as directed by the Town Clerk.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Problem-Solving
• Building Effective Team
• Timely Decision Making
• Planning
• Conflict Management
• Drive for Results

 

NB: ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE RESPONDED TO.

Applicants should quote the reference and vacancy circular number giving the following details:

• Full name, address and contact number o Certified copies of original academie certificates
• Certified copy of Omang and two (2) recent work related references (Not more than a years)
• Certified copy of Registration and Practieing Certificates o Updated summary of career with duties (CV)