Executive Assistant

Our client, a company operating in the construction industry, is seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Executive Assistant - Technical Operations to provide executive-level operational coordination and technical oversight across its construction and project-delivery functions.

Job Summary

• Employer: Lorimak Africa Private Limited
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Construction
• Closing Date: 2026-10-20

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the activities of the Safety, Health and Environment, Engineering, Project Management and Quantity Surveying departments.
• Translate business objectives into operational plans, departmental targets and performance measures.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, resources and delivery commitments, ensuring timely corrective action where necessary.
• Provide technical and operational guidance on construction projects, quality standards and construction methodologies.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager and project teams on cost control, budget performance and commercial risks.
• Identify and manage operational, technical, safety, environmental and contractual risks.
• Lead operational review meetings, consolidate management reports and track action items.
• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, contractual obligations, company policies and construction standards.
• Support effective project handover, close-out documentation and implementation of lessons learned.

Requirements

• A degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• 6 - 10 years of relevant experience; construction industry experience is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing construction projects from planning and mobilisation through execution, monitoring and handover.
• Proven experience leading managers, multidisciplinary teams or multiple operational functions.
• Experience in project planning, programme control, cost monitoring, negotiation and stakeholder management, quality assurance and contractor coordination.
• Registration with a relevant professional engineering body, where applicable, is an advantage or may be required.
• A relevant postgraduate or management qualification will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

• Apply by email: recruitment@lorimak.co.zw
• Phone: +263 242 776 764 / +263 242 782 935
• Address: No. 129 along Borrowdale Road, Gunhill, Harare, Zimbabwe