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Job Description

The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) is a statutory body established pursuant to the Zambia Qualifications 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)

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 [email protected] 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