The National Technology Business Centre (NTBC) is a Statutory Body established by the Science and Technology Act No. 26 of 1997 and Statutory Instrument No.136 of 1999, both of which are founded in the National Science and Technology Policy of 1996. NTBC is managed by a Board of Directors drawn from various sectors and industry. The Centre’s main objective is to ensure the promotion, marketing, and transfer of proven and sustainable technologies to entrepreneurs to maximize their utilisation and contribute to sustainable national and industrial development.
NTBC is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced Zambian citizen to fill up the following vacant position.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICER (NTBC 4)
JOB PURPOSE: To undertake the transfer of developed and proven technologies in order to ensure their adoption and utilisation by industry.
NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT
Permanent and Pensionable
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Undertakes effectively the identification, evaluation, adoption and piloting of innovations in order to facilitate commercialisation of technologies.
II. Undertakes effectively advisory services for product development for home grown innovations in order to contribute to industrial development.
III. Undertakes effectively the maintenance of a database of available technologies in order to improve access to information.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMERNT
I. Full Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate
II. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or its equivalent.
III. Must be a paid-up member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia
IV. Must have 3 years minimum pre-job experience.
Please note that all academic and professional qualifications being used in the application for this position must be verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQU) and verification/evaluation certificates should be submitted together with the application.
Also note that applications/Cover letters must be submitted along with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of educational certificates, proof of 2026 valid membership with EIZ and be addressed to:
The Director
National Technology Business Centre (NTBC)
8TH Floor, New Government Complex, Nasser Road, Kamwala.
P.O. Box 51310 RW
LUSAKA.
All applications should be submitted electronically to:
https://forms.gle/3UA6JFbjyM6gbQ6X7
Kindly note that the application letter and all accompanying documents must be sent as one (1) PDF document. The closing date for receiving applications is Wednesday 10th June 2026
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
