Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) is a national Railway of Zambia. The Company specializes in transporting heavy cargo in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as well as running a local passenger train service. The area of product specialization is freight-bulk cargo and passenger rail services to the satisfaction of all Stakeholders. The Company therefore seeks the services of committed, vibrant, innovative, and strategically focused and business oriented Zambian nationals to fill the vacant positions below:

JOB TITLE:             TRACK SUPERVISOR (04)

DEPARTMENT:        TECHNICAL SERVICES

JOB GRADE:            RU-3

SUPERVISOR:         PERMANENT WAY INSPECTOR

JOB PURPOSE:

Carry out regular inspections and supervise works on the track and related infrastructure to ensure it is safe for train operations.

MAIN DUTIES

• Check sections of track are of correct distance apart, and right height.
• Maintenance and inspection of track in a satisfactory and safe condition for traffic.
• Efficient execution of all works incidental to track maintenance, including track relaying works.
• Install and renew track, tunnels, embankments, cuttings, level crossings and bridges
• Maintenance of land boundaries along the line rail.
• Inspect sections under mechanized track maintenance.
• Prompt response to all derailments, emergencies and its effects.
• Maintain records of equipment, working tools, materials stocks and movement in area of responsibility.
• Implement all maintenance activities and conduct risk assessments.
• Conduct inspections of track programs and activities to assess performance, effectiveness and devise appropriate interventions.
• Report any incidents or accident that occurred during the execution of a project.
• Prioritize allocation of equipment and machine.
• Participate in Bridge and culvert construction and maintenance.
• Preparation of progress reports on all track works.
• Participate in ensuring development and maintenance programs related to rail engineering and capital projects are in compliance to guidelines, rules and regulations of Local Government and State Agencies.
• Ensure implementations of all maintenance procedures and Maintenance Management System (MMS).
• Participate in ensuring effective contract management.
• Implement and update the track condition register.
• Participate in uplifting Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSR).
• Prioritize patch work of rail line on high traffic density areas.
• Implementation of infrastructure policies and procedures.
• Participate in developing and improving all track and right-of-way (Way leave).
• Implementation of a robust quality assurance certificate system.
• Provide technical expertise to engineering works and projects.
• Adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.

Academic /Professional Qualifications:

• Full Grade 12 school certificate with at least 5 ‘O’ levels
• Minimum of a Trade Test certificate in any technical field from any recognized Trade School/college
• 1 years’ work experience

Applicants who meet the respective stated qualifications and experience should submit their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of their academic and professional qualifications, and details of three (3) traceable referees with their contact numbers not later than 17:00hrs on Friday, 8th August 2025 to careers@zrl.com.zm

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Applications must be addressed to:

Director Human Resource and Administration

Zambia Railways Limited

1st Floor Shitima House, P.O Box 80935

K A B W E

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Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted. Women are encouraged to apply