Eng.Gondwe Hastings- Director

 The Department is Headed by a Director- Engineering who is assisted by One Assistant Director-Engineering and One Division Fire Officer.

The Department is responsible for the provision of engineering services, fire and rescue services, management of parks and     gardens and maintenance of motor vehicles, plant and equipment. It is responsible for provision of fire and rescues services.   Further, the Department is responsible for inspection of vehicles, dredging and pontoon crossing services.

Engineering Section

The Section is headed by an Assistant Director – Engineering. The Section is responsible

for planning and implementing engineering services, construction of parks and gardens, and maintenance of motor vehicles, plant and equipment as well as dredging and pontoon crossing services. It shall also be responsible for conducting inspections on vehicles in order to facilitate issuance of licenses.

Maintenance and Electrical Engineering Unit

The Unit shall be headed by an Electrical Engineer.

The Unit is responsible for installation and maintenance of electrical systems, street and traffic lights; and provision of other electrical services. The Unit is also responsible for maintenance and management of public buildings and
properties in order to prolong serviceability and their life span.

 Quantity Surveying Unit

The
Unit is headed by a Quantity Surveyor. 

The Unit is responsible for the preparation of Bills of Quantities, forms for tender, estimates of cost, schedules of works and administration of contracts in order to control costs and facilitate the construction of public buildings and properties.

Architecture Unit

The Unit is headed by an Architect. 

The Unit is responsible for preparation of architectural designs and working drawings. It shall also supervise, administer and manage contracts for the construction of public buildings in order to ensure quality infrastructure.

Parks and Gardens Unit

The Unit shall be headed by a Parks Manager.

The Unit is responsible for the management of parks, gardens and open spaces in
order to ensure a green environment and beautify the District.

Roads and Drainages Unit

The Unit is headed by a Civil Engineer.

The Unit is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of roads and drainages.

Mechanical Services Unit

The Unit is be headed by a Mechanical Engineer.

      compliance to prescribed maintenance requirements.

Repair and maintain pontoons, motor vehicles, plant and equipment in order to prolong their lifespan.

The Unit is responsible for providing mechanical services in order to enhance Council operations.

 Pontoons and Ferries Sub-Unit

The Sub-Unit is headed by a Pontoon Supervisor.

The Sub-Unit is responsible for providing pontoon crossings in order to facilitate movement of vehicles, goods and people across water bodies.