RADIATION PROTECTION AUTHORITY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) is a Regulatory Body under the Ministry of Technology and Science established by the Ionising Radiation Protection Act No. 16 of 2005 and its Amendment Act No. 19 of 2011. RPA’s mandate is to protect the public, workers and the environment from hazards arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing Ionising Radiation.
The Authority has a vacancy for the following position:
Administrative Assistant (1)
Reports To: Assistant Human Resources and Administration Officer
Location: Lusaka
Job Objective
To provide secretarial and administrative support services in order to facilitate the efficient and effective operations of departments within the Authority.
Main Duties
1. Provides secretarial and typing services including preparation of correspondence, reports, and other official documents in order to ensure timely and accurate communication.
2. Manages records, filing systems, and correspondence in order to ensure accessibility, confidentiality, and proper record keeping.
3. Coordinates diaries, meetings, and appointments and prepares minutes in order to support effective decision-making processes.
4. Undertakes reception and front office duties to provide a professional first point of contact for clients, visitors, and stakeholders.
5. Manages office supplies, utilities, and office environment requirements in order to support smooth administrative operations.
6. Provides administrative and logistical support to the Authority in order to facilitate departmental and institutional operations, including support to workshops, meetings, and official events.
7. Supports Human Resource and Administration functions such as maintaining attendance registers, leave records, and payroll inputs.
8. Ensures compliance with administrative procedures, office security, and safeguarding of institutional assets and information.
Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications
1. Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ levels with credit or better, including Mathematics and English Language.
2. Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration or equivalent.
3. A Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage.
Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience
1. Two (2) years’ experience in administration, secretarial services, or office support functions.
2. Experience in record keeping, filing, or front office/reception duties will be an added advantage.
Attributes and Skills
1. Good written and oral communication skills.
2. Computer literacy, particularly in MS Office applications.
3. Strong organisational and time management skills.
4. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
5. Attention to detail and accuracy in handling records.
6. Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
7. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Method of Application
1. Interested individuals should send their applications as ONE SINGLE DOCUMENT and should comprise an application letter, copies of their certificates certified by ZAQA, a detailed curriculum vitae inclusive of three (3) names of traceable referees to the undersigned no later than Friday, 16th January, 2026.
2. Candidates MUST download and fill in the Profile Summary Form HERE and email it together with the application document to recruitment@rpa.gov.zm. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line of the email. The size of the attachments should not exceed 10 megabytes. Only applications sent via email will be considered.
3. Please note that filling in the Profile Summary Form is mandatory, and should be in Microsoft Word format and not Portable Document Format (PDF).
4. Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
Radiation Protection Authority
Exploration House, Government Road
P.O Box 50002
Ridgeway
LUSAKA
Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
