VARIOUS POSITIONS

TEVETA Jobs in Lusaka – Various Contract Positions Available

The Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) invites applications for several contract positions based in Lusaka, Zambia. As a key regulator and coordinator of technical education and vocational training, TEVETA is seeking qualified professionals to support its mission of enhancing workforce development through quality training and assessment. This announcement highlights diverse opportunities within the engineering and construction sector.

Available Positions and Job Descriptions for TEVETA Jobs in Lusaka

1. Financial Accountant (1 Position)

Job Purpose: To manage operational and treasury functions ensuring timely collection and disbursement of funds aligned with TEVETA’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit financial reports promptly to comply with accounting standards and support decision-making.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and oversee receipting and banking of revenue to ensure financial accountability.
• Prepare budget inputs and supervise debt collection to minimize bad debts.
• Ensure timely payment of statutory obligations including PAYE and NAPSA contributions.
• Verify payment entries, monitor creditor payments, and process payroll accurately.
• Maintain the Fixed Assets Register and supervise clerical staff handling financial transactions.
• Provide inputs for annual accounts, statutory returns, and facilitate financial audits.
• Respond to client queries on claims and levies and safeguard accountable documents.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong accounting skills with proficiency in accounting software.
• Ability to prepare financial statements, management reports, and risk assessments.
• Excellent report writing, supervisory, customer service, and relationship management skills.
• Integrity, professionalism, decision-making, and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or near completion of professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or CA Zambia.
• Membership in the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.
• Minimum of five years post-qualification experience.

2. Assessment Specialist – Automotive Engineering Programmes (1 Position)

Job Purpose: To coordinate and monitor TEVET examinations ensuring effective measurement of training standards for automotive engineering programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate national examinations including setting, moderation, and marking sessions.
• Analyze examination results and prepare programme reports.
• Conduct workshops for assessors and examiners to improve examination quality.
• Monitor foreign examinations and produce examination guidelines in collaboration with boards.
• Manage learner enrolment, maintain records, and ensure compliance with TEVET examination standards.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the TEVET system, automotive engineering principles, and educational assessment methodologies.
• Strong planning, coordination, project management, and team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to design instructional and assessment tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, data analysis, and record-keeping skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering.
• Recognized qualification in Teaching Methodology (Certificate, Diploma, or Postgraduate Diploma).
• Valid practicing licence from the Engineering Institution of Zambia.
• TEVETA accreditation as Trainer and/or Examiner is an advantage.
• Minimum of three years’ relevant industry and teaching experience.

3. Trade Test Officer (1 Position)

Job Purpose: To administer and execute trade tests ensuring technical competency assessments meet industry standards and support vocational education development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct reliable evaluation of candidates’ technical skills and maintain quality and consistency of trade testing procedures.
• Adhere to timelines for trade test administration and reporting.
• Build positive relationships with candidates, instructors, and industry partners.
• Organize assessment setting, moderation, and update trade testing programmes with industry collaboration.
• Register candidates, administer trade tests, Skills Awards, and Recognition of Prior Learning assessments.
• Prepare budgets, invitation letters, and payment documentation for assessors.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Understanding of TEVET system, educational assessment principles, and data security.
• Strong planning, coordination, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to design assessment tools and maintain records.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent.
• Diploma in Hotel, Tourism, and Hospitality Management or related field.
• Recognized qualification in Teaching Methodology (Certificate, Diploma, or Postgraduate Diploma).
• Valid TEVETA accreditation as Trainer and/or Examiner is preferred.
• Membership in the Hotel and Catering Association of Zambia.
• At least three years teaching and industry experience in tourism or hospitality.

How to Apply for TEVETA Jobs in Lusaka

Interested candidates who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply by submitting the following documents:

• A cover letter clearly stating the position applied for.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including contact details of three referees.
• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications from the Zambia Qualifications Authority.

Applications must be submitted exclusively through the TEVETA recruitment portal at
https://hr-uat.teveta.org.zm/teveta/jobs.

Address applications to:
The Director General
Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority
Bird Cage Walk, Longacres
Private Bag RW 16X
Lusaka, Zambia

Application Deadline: 10 June 2026 at 17:00hrs. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.