Vacancy title:
2 Assistant Procurement Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Zambia Revenue Authority

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, June 17 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring optimization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous chal-lenges and opportunities in the fast-changing business environment on the other, we are seek-ing highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER – SALARY GRADE ZRA06 (2 POSITIONS),

ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION

A. PURPOSE

The job holder will be responsible for the day to day procurement activities through timely sourcing of goods, services, works and consulting services in order to meet organizational requirements in line with the Public Procurement Act and the Procurement Regulations.

B. MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Preparation of bidding documents for goods, works and consultant services in accordance with the approved procurement plan for review by the Procurement Controller;
2. Preparing evaluation reports and procurement committee papers;
3. Undertaking of market research to ensure purchases are sourced from the most competitive source;
4. Preparing and drafting of contracts for goods, works and services;
5. Ensuring that all procurement records are properly kept and up to date;
6. Timely preparation of periodic and ad hoc procurement reports as required;
7. Administering tender closing and opening and preparing tender opening reports on the e-GP Platform;
8. Timely Evaluation of tenders to ensure supply of good, works and services;
9. Ensuring timely matching and verification of supplier and service provider’s; invoices in the SAP system for onward transmission to Finance Department;
10. Preparing monthly and quarterly procurement unit reports;
11. Preparation of the Annual Procurement Plan in accordance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act, 2020;
12. Assists in administering hotel bookings and conferencing for members of staff and preparing arrangements for all local and international travels for staff as directed by the Procurement Controller;
13. Providing secretarial services to negotiation committees as directed by management including the Procurement Committee;
14. Reviewing and amending, as needed, specifications, purchase orders, contracts, change orders, and related documents;
15. Facilitating supplier meetings, site inspections, and pre-bid conferences;
16. Managing the procurement processes for both competitive open bidding and competi
tive negotiations, and assisting departments, and the Authority with process compliance in line with ZPPA requirements.

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Grade Twelve School Certificate or General Certificate of Education equivalent;
2. Degree in Procurement., Purchasing and Supplyor other relevant fields;
3. Minimum of two (2) years relevant post-qualifying work experience; and
4. Valid Member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply with a valid practicing License.

D. OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

1. Good interpersonal and negotiation skills

2. Integrity
3. Public Relations skills
4. Planning and Organising Skills
5. Self-disciplined and driven
6. Report writing skills
7. Computer skills
8. Analytical and numerical skills
9. Communication skills
10. Research skills

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Instructions to Candidates:

Only candidates meeting the above role specifications and competencies should apply. Candi-dates should send their Application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae with details of current resi-dence, contact phone numbers/email address, three (3) traceable referees with their contact numbers and email addresses. Please scan and submit all documents as one (1) single file which should clearly indicate your full name and position applied for.

Only relevant copies of your professional qualifications should be attached to the application and consolidated in a single file. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than Monday, 17th June, 2025 using the following email addresses, Careers20242@zra.org.zm

The Authority is an equal employer and candidates are expected to demonstrate Integrity when participating in the recruitment process. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and candidates should not apply for more than two (2) positions.

The Director Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P. O. BOX 35710
LUSAKA

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