Senior ICT Officer – Business Continuity Management

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 under Human Resource Department:

3.0 SENIOR ICT OFFICER – BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT, SALARY GRADE ZRA05 (1 POSITION) INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FUNCTION

A. PURPOSE

Responsible for planning, designing, and managing enterprise database structures, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. Oversees the resolution of complex data corruption issues, implementing effective data storage, backup, and archival strategies. Manages standby and disaster recovery databases, ensuring high availability and alignment with business continuity goals. Leads the development, testing, and continuous improvement of data recovery procedures within the business continuity management framework. Provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior DBAs, fostering best practices and promoting ongoing skills development within the team. Reports to the Senior ICT Manager, DBA, and BCM.

B. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 School Certificate or General Certificate of Education or Equivalent with five (5) Credits or better;

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent;

At least 3 years of experience in oracle, MSSQL, MySQL or PostgreSQL database administration;

Proficient in database backup and recovery techniques, as well as Linux administration and shell/batch scripting;

Familiarity with backup solutions like Veritas NetBackup;

Expertise in ensuring high availability and disaster recovery solutions for Oracle databases; and

Must be a member of ICDAZ with a valid 2025 Practicing License.

Instructions to Candidates:

Only candidates meeting the above role specifications and competencies should apply.

Candidates should send their Application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae with details of current residence, contact phone numbers/email address, three (3) traceable referees with their contact numbers and email addresses.

Please scan and submit all relevant consolidated documents in a single file which should clearly indicate your full name and position applied for.

Only relevant copies of your professional qualifications should be attached to the application and consolidated in a single file.

Applications should reach the undersigned not later than Monday, 10th November, 2025 using the following email address: Careers20242@zra.org.zm

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

Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and candidates should not apply for more than two (2) positions.

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