Vacancy title:
Local Court Messenger

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Admin & Office, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
The Judiciary of Zambia

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 25 2026

Duty Station:
Choma District | Choma

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 24 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Judiciary is an independent arm of Government established under part VIII of the Constitution (Amendment) Act No. 2 of 2016. Its mission is "To administer justice to all in an independent, impartial, competent and timely manner".

In order to improve service delivery, the Judiciary in Southern Province intends to fill the vacant positions indicated below.

LOCAL COURT MESSENGER – JSS 03

14 Positions

Annual Basic Salary: K71,443.58

Stations

Positions are available at:

• Chabola Local Court
• Nkumbi Local Court – Kalomo District
• Mwanachingwala Local Court – Mazabuka District
• Livingstone A3 Local Court – Livingstone District
• Kazungula Urban Local Court
• Shezongo Local Court
• Chilyabufu Local Court – Itezhi-Tezhi District
• Nalumba Local Court
• Mungaila Local Court – Namwala District
• Munyumbwe Local Court – Gwembe District
• Macha Local Court
• Singani Local Court
• Choma Urban Local Court – Choma District

Key Responsibilities

• Serve court processes and execute court orders as directed.
• Assist in the execution of court-related duties.
• Support the prosecution of contempt matters.
• Provide security support to local courts.
• Deliver and serve official court documents.
• Maintain confidentiality of court matters and documents.
• Perform other duties assigned by the court.

Qualifications & Skills

• Full Grade 12/Form V Certificate with at least 5 credits or better, including English.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Physical fitness.
• Knowledge of a local language.
• Ability to work professionally and responsibly.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure

Interested Candidates should address their handwritten applications along with certified copies of their academic and professional certificates to the address below.

Applicants are also required to have their academic certificates verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Submission of application letters and relevant documents should be done at the Provincial Local Courts Office reception in Livingstone.

Non-serving applicants must be between 18 and 44 years.

APPLICATION ADDRESS:

The Principal Resident Magistrate
For the attention of: The Provincial Local Courts Officer
Judiciary
Southern Province
P.O Box 60510
LIVINGSTONE

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