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Procurement Officer
Energy Regulation Board (ERB) Lusaka
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- EmployerEnergy Regulation Board (ERB)
- LocationLusaka
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- Employer
- Energy Regulation Board (ERB)
- Location
- Lusaka
- Posted
- August 18, 2025
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Other
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Website Energy Regulation Board (ERB)
Job description
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Job Type: Fixed-term Contract – Three (3) Years
Location: Head Office , Lusaka
ERB Grade: ERB 5
Reports To: Manager – Procurement and Supplies Unit
Background
The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is a statutory body created by the Energy Regulation Act No. 12 of 2019 to regulate Zambia’s energy sector. Key functions of the ERB include licensing energy-related enterprises, setting prices, monitoring the quality of energy products and services, and resolving consumer complaints. The ERB is looking to hire a qualified and experienced Zambian national to fill the position of Procurement Officer at its head office in Lusaka.
Job Purpose
To undertake the procurement of goods, services and works in order to facilitate efficient and effective functioning of the Institution.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The main responsibilities for this role include:
Undertakes timely and accurately the preparation of procurement plans in order to facilitate decision making
Undertakes efficiently procurement of goods, services and works in order to ensure their timely availability and facilitate smooth operations of the Institution
Undertakes effectively preparation of documentation for Supply Contract Management in order to facilitate contract management
Undertakes timely the preparation of bidding documents in order to facilitate invitations of bids
Undertakes effectively the maintenance of an up-to-date Supplier Database in order to establish a reliable supplier base
Undertakes effectively the maintenance of accurate records of goods, services and works in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information
Undertakes timely the preparation of procurement reports in order to meet statutory requirements and facilitate decision making
Performing any other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications and Skills
Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing & Supplies or equivalent Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply 5 years’ experience
Verification of all qualifications by ZAQA is required
Required Attributes
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
Good communication skills – computer literate, ability to write analytical and comprehensive reports
High integrity
Excellent negotiation skills
How to Apply
Applicants must submit soft copies of application letters, current Curriculum Vitae (with minimum two (2) professional referees,) in word version and ZAQUA certified photocopies of Grade 12 School Certificate, Degree Certificate(s), and relevant professional qualification certificates to jobs@erb.org.zm ; No hard copies will be considered.
The email must state in the subject line: APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AS PROCUREMENT OFFICER must be submitted not later than Friday, 22nd August 2025.The applications must be addressed to: