JOSEPH TEMBO
Lusaka, Zambia.
Phone: +260-***-***-*** Email: ************@*****.***
CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
Joseph is results-driven engineering professional registered with the EIZ and EngRB with over 7 years’ experience in water and sanitation projects, specializing in project management, civil works supervision, and asset management. Holds Bachelors of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Diploma in Agricultural Engineering. Skilled in GIS mapping, Remote sensing, design software (QGIS, AutoCAD, Revit, Prota Structures), and advanced Microsoft Office tools. With demonstrated expertise in Asset Management policy development, non-Revenue Water reduction, and infrastructure rehabilitation. Successfully led initiatives such as the groundwater assessment using GIS and remote sensing redesign of an anaerobic digester. Committed to delivering sustainable engineering solutions through innovation and effective collaboration.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
ڹMaster Degree, Construction Management – University of Zambia (UNZA), Pursuing
ڹBachelor of Civil & Environmental Engineering – University of Zambia (UNZA), Expected, December 2024.
ڹDiploma in Agricultural Engineering - Natural Resources Development College, December 2016.
ڹGrade 12 Certificate – Kabulonga Boys High School, 2010. CERTIFICATES
ڹCertificate in Project Management-University of Zambia, 2021.
ڹCertificate in Monitoring & Evaluation ʹUniversity of Zambia, 2020.
ڹCertificate in Asset Management ʹ IAM (UK), 2019. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
ڹSince 2014: Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) – MEMBER
ڹSince 2023: Engineering Registration Board (ERB) – MEMBER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company (LWSC)
Graduate Program, December 2024 – February 2025.
ԙ Supervision of commercial borehole drilling,
ԙ Supervise the construction of water and sanitation facilities, ԙ Supervising the construction of 350 cubic meter elevated steel water tanks and 10,000 litres water tanks, ԙ Development of as-built drawings,
ԙ Supervision of network construction and customer connections, ԙ Development of bill of quantities (BOQ).
Achievements
ԙ Construction of 350m3 Steel water tank in Chunga and Kanyama, ԙ Laid part of the 15km pipeline from Chelston tank to Bonanza real estate, ԙ Designed and led the construction of Genset Plinths, ԙ Drilling of Commercial Borehole in Garden House. FREELANCING
Private Clients
Design Engineer 2021 – 2025
ԙ Design of structures and supervision of the construction of family houses, boarding houses, farm structures, ԙ Design and installation of irrigation systems for small-scale farmers. SEURECA VEOLIA on the Completion of Physical loss reduction in Lusaka (CP6 Completion works) Project under Millennium Project Completion Agency – Zambia (MPCAZ). Inspector of Works 2022 – 2024.
Duties & responsibilities
ԙ Supervision of bulk meter installations and construction of bulk meter chamber constructions, ԙ Supervision of network laying and installation of various fittings, ԙ Managing customer mapping and migration
ԙ Acting as a liaison between the contractor and consultant to ensure project progress and adherence to quality standards,
Achievements
ԙ Led the customer mapping and migration exercise from the old network to the new improved water distribution network,
ԙ Constructed bulk meter chambers across different DMAs within Lusaka leading to improved water management.
SEURECA VEOLIA on the Lusaka Water Supply Sanitation and Drainage (LWSSD) Project under Millennium Challenge Account Zambia (MCAZ) worth $355,000,000. Assistant Non- Revenue Water Engineer, October 2018 – March 2020. Duties & responsibilities
ԙ Delineate district metered areas (DMAs) for Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company, ԙ Supervise civil works – construction of bulk water meter chambers and installation of bulk water meters, ԙ Conducted non – revenue water tests such as zero pressure tests, leak detection and pipe location, ԙ Prepared weekly reports,
ԙ Laying of water pipes.
Achievements
ԙ Successfully delineated DMAs within Lusaka, contributing to more efficient water distribution and reduction of non-revenue water.
SEURECA VEOLIA / HYDROCOMP on the Asset Management Technical Assistance to Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company Project under Millennium Challenge Account Zambia (MCAZ) worth $2,000,000. Project Assistant, April 2017 – September 2018
Duties & responsibilities
ԙ Contributed to the development of the asset management policy, ԙ Review project documents,
ԙ Prepare monthly, quarterly progress reports, task reports and technical notes, ԙ Attend stakeholder meetings and site visits,
ԙ Coordinate workshops and trainings on asset management, ԙ Supported the integration of asset management within LWSC, ԙ Keep track of project progress by populating and keeping the document management system (DMS) updated.
Achievements
ԙ Contributed to the development of the Asset Management Policy for Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company (LWSC).
ԙ Supported the creation of the Asset Management Plan and the Strategic Asset Management Plan. ԙ Contributed to institutionalizing Asset Management within LWSC and incorporation of a new asset management organizational structure, including job descriptions, roles, and qualifications, ԙ Contributed to implementation of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), AFGRI Corporation
Student Attachment December 2015 – February 2016.
Duties & responsibilities
ԙ Servicing and repairing of farm equipment in house and on site ԙ Pre-delivery inspections (PDIS).
ԙ Stock taking
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
ԙ Assessment of groundwater quantity in Mumbwa using GIS and Remote sensing – 2024, ԙ Redesigning of an anaerobic digester at NRDC farm – 2016. TECHNICAL SKILLS
ԙ AutoCAD
ԙ Qgis and Remote Sensing.
ԙ Prota Structures.
ԙ Microsoft Office Package.
ԙ Microsoft Projects
ԙ Adobe Acrobat Editor.
ԙ Google Earth Pro.
ԙ Robot Structural Analysis.
ԙ Revit.
REFERENCES
Mr. Andeea Mauree,
Project Team Leader,
Asset Management Technical Assistance,
Cell: +44-791-***-****,
Email: *******@*****.***
Email 2: ******.******@*******.***
Mr. Gaetan Coine,
Non-Revenue Water Engineer,
Seureca Veolia,
Cell: +33 6 46 74 83 64,
Email: ******.*****@*******.**
Mr. Frank Mudenda,
Lecturer,
University of Zambia
Cell: +260-***-******
Email: **************@*****.***
Mr. Webster Malama,
WASH Engineer,
Living Waters International,
Cell: +260-***-******,
Email: *************@*****.***