Main Functions

The department is headed by the Director Engineering Services (DES).The department’s primary responsibility is the implementation of all council engineering policies. The department has an Assistant Director of Engineering Servicers and other supportive staff that are full time operative, artisan or general workers who help in executing different engineering related tasks for the institution.

Key Functions of Works department

• Responsible for the design, preparation of drawings and tender documents.
• Supervision of building construction works and maintenance of council and public buildings.
• Identifying potential capital projects to be undertaken by council
• Carrying out feasibility studies on the identified projects
• Preparation of schematic designs for new projects
• Preparation of working drawing for new projects
• Supervision and management of projects on site
• Supervision of maintenance of extension of existing council structures
• General maintenance to council and public buildings.
• Provide building maintenance to individuals at a fee.
• Construction of new projects, wall fence, septic tanks, paving and other construction projects and services
• Involved in the preparations of tender Documents For Road projects
• Involved in the preparation of design Drawing for Road projects
• Involved in the Construction Supervision of Road project for the Mkushi Council
• Preparation and evaluation of tender documents(i.e. Bill of Quantities, Schedule of works/materials) for building & civil engineering works for council infrastructures
• Preparation of interim and final valuation reports for council construction
• Preparation of payment certificate to contractors engaged by the council
• General cost advice, cost estimates, cost checks and preparation of cash flow analysis for proposed council projects
• Project management and supervision of new and old maintenance works undertaken by council
• Contract administration of construction projects.
• Inspect installation and observe operation to compliance with the design and safety standards for Council projects and street lighting
• General Cost advice for the electrical sections of the council projects and advice on the usable technology
• Maintenance of electrical installations for the council buildings and public services buildings under the council jurisdiction

Rural Water Supply And Sanitation  Section

Main function

The section co-ordinates, plan, implements, monitor and evaluate all the activities under the National Rural Water Supply and Sanitation program within the District and ensure sustainable operations and maintenance of water supply and sanitation facilities .

Responsibilities

      Co-ordination

• Co-ordinate all water and sanitation programs in the district.
• Ensure that all stakeholders in the district are brought on the D- WASHE committee

         Planning

• Submit water supply and sanitation plans for consolidation into the district developmental plans
• Ensure that district water supply and sanitation plans incorporate all district stakeholders’ inputs in terms of finance and community development activities. .

         Implementation and O & M

• Supervise implementation of physical works including drilling of new and rehabilitation of existing water points
• Plan and facilitate repair works and routine maintenance to ensure sustainable O&M of water supply and sanitations facilities.
• Ensure that V-WASHE committees and artisans are trained, coached and sensitized in technical and managerial aspect of WSS maintenance as well as environmental sanitation and improved hygiene behavior.

        Monitoring and Reports

• Document percentage number of fault reports attended to against number received
• Document number of complaints received from V-WASHEs on non-functional water facilities
• Document materials used

     Data Management

• Update and maintain the water supply and sanitation MIS.
• Ensure that data is collected, stored, analyzed and documented.