Project Officer – Administration Function

Job description

In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring optimization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous challenges and opportunities in the fast-changing business environment on the other, we are seeking highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

6.0 PROJECT OFFICER, SALARY GRADE ZRA05 (1 POSITION), ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION

A. PURPOSE
Reporting to Manager- Buildings and Projects, the job holder will be responsible effective designing and producing architectural drawings, including supervising of in-house and outsourced construction and general maintenance works.

B. MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Conducting studies and surveys as may be necessary to determine the feasibility of existing and proposed building projects.
Designing and producing architectural drawings.
Submitting drawings and obtaining planning permission and approval under Building Acts or other similar Local Authority and statutory requirements.
Supervising contractors and ensuring compliance with building standards.
Ensuring projects are completed within budget and to required standards.
Maintaining buildings and infrastructure.
Providing technical advice and guidelines to contractors and service providers on matters of architecture and building standards.
Supervising of contractors and other service providers to ensure quality works and compliance with building standards and specifications.
Conducting inspections on defects on building elements, service installations and auxiliary facilities and making recommendations for remedial measures.
Supervising of artisans and technicians on in-house maintenance works and general service of auxiliary facilities.
Providing support towards occupational safety and statutory requirements.
Supervising of both in-house and external contract works.
Undertake any other project related works and guidance as may be assigned.

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or equivalent with credits or better including Mathematics and English;
University Degree in Architecture or any other relevant related field;
Minimum of three (3) years relevant post-qualifying work experience in Architectural and Building Construction work;
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in contract administration and management;
Must have a valid membership of relevant professional body; and
Must possess Academic and Professional qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

D. OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

High level of integrity and honesty
Personal organization and leadership skills
Problem solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Team work skills
Good communication Skills
Supervisory skills

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Only candidates meeting the above role specifications and competencies should apply. Candidates should enclose their detailed Curriculum Vitae with all vital statistics, contact phone number, email address, NRC, Grade 12 School Certificate, three (3) referees with their contact numbers and email addresses.

Please ensure that you attach Only relevant Copies of your professional qualifications to your application letter and Curriculum Vitae in a Single PDF file clearly marked with your name and position applied for when submitting your application. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 14th April, 2026 using the following email address:
Careers2024@zra.org.zm

The Authority is an equal employer and candidates are expected to demonstrate Integrity when participating in the recruitment process.

The Director Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P. O. BOX 35710
LUSAKA