Multiple Positions

Job description

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) is a statutory body established pursuant to the ZAQA Act No. 8 of 2024 to develop and implement a National Qualifications Framework(NQF), register qualifications on the NQF, verify and evaluate qualifications and ensure that standards and registered qualifications are internationally comparable. 

ZAQA is currently seeking the services of suitably qualified persons to fill the positions of:

1. ACCOUNTS OFFICER (Permanent and Pensionable)

Overall Responsibility

To undertake financial management functions in order to ensure accountability of funds.

Qualifications and Experience:

i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate

ii) Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

iii) Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants

iv) Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience 

v) Ability to write technical and analytical Reports

vi) Ability to communicate effectively in English

vii) Qualifications under (i) and (ii) MUST be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority and verification/evaluation certificates submitted together with the application

2. ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT (Permanent and Pensionable)

Overall Responsibility

To undertake provision of basic financial management support services in order to facilitate production of financial reports. 

Qualifications and Experience:

i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate

ii) Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent 

iii) Member of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants

iv) Demonstrable experience in stores management will be an added advantage

v) Ability to write technical and analytical Reports

vi) Ability to communicate effectively in English

vii) Qualifications under (i) and (ii) MUST be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority and verification/evaluation certificates submitted together with the application

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should send their applications attaching their cover letter, CV, copies of academic and professional qualifications and ZAQA verificationcertificates in a SINGLE PDF document to recruitments@zaqa.gov.zm addressed to:

THE DIRECTOR GENERAL

Zambia Qualifications Authority

Finsbury Park

Kabwe Roundabout

P O Box 51103

LUSAKA

Indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email.No hard copy applications will be accepted.

Detailed job descriptions can be found on our website Vacancies – ZAQA

The closing date for receiving applications is THURSDAY 28THMAY 2026 at 17:00 hours.                 

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO