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
