THE ZAMBIA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) is a statutory body established pursuant to the Zambia Qualification Authority Act No. 8 of 2024 to develop, oversee and maintain a national qualifications framework for Zambia; verify local and foreign qualifications, register qualifications and ensure that standards and registered qualifications are internationally comparable.

ZAQA is currently seeking the services of a suitably qualified person to fill the position of:

APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Permanent and Pensionable)

• ZAQA is currently seeking the services of a suitably qualified person to fill the position of:
  APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST (Permanent and Pensionable)
  Overall Responsibilities
  To undertake the design, development, acquisition and maintenance of software platforms in order
  to facilitate efficient delivery of services.
  Qualifications and Experience:
  i) Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
  ii) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Studies or its equivalent;
  iii) Member of the Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia or
  Engineering Institution of Zambia;
  iv) At least 4 years’ experience in design, development, acquisition and maintenance of
  applications;
  v) Excellent knowledge of C#, PHP, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python;
  vi) Excellent knowledge of API programming;
  vii) Excellent knowledge of MySQL and SQL;
  viii) Ability to write technical and analytical reports;
  ix) Ability to communicate effectively in English; and
  x) 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 verification certificates 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

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 22nd August 2025 at 17:00 hours.

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONDED TO