Vacancy title:
5 Provincial Procurement Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Road Development Agency (RDA)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 15 2025

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary

Reporting administratively to the Provincial Roads Engineer – and functionally to the Chief Procurement Manager, the Provincial Procurement Officer, is responsible for the timely procurement of goods, works and services at the Provincial Office.

Key responsibilities will include:

a) Coordinating the issuance of enquiries to suppliers;
b) Preparing Tender Documents and addenda;
c) Evaluation of Quotations/Bids and preparation of Evaluation Reports;
d) Coordinating Tender Closing and Opening;
e) Drafting procurement committee papers;
f) Liaising with other Procurement Units, ZPPA and Contractors/Suppliers in the Province; and
g) Any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the Chief Procurement Manager and/or the Provincial Roads Engineer.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate;
• Bachelors Degree in Purchasing and Supply or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 5 Advanced Diploma or equivalent from a recognised University;
• Minimum of three (3) years of post-graduate experience in public procurement; and
• Valid Membership of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS).

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to multitask and work with minimum supervision;
• Proficiency in using computer applications e.g. MS word, excel and power point, etc.;
• Passionate and sober with a strong enthusiasm for the role and a clear, headed approach;
• Mature and courteous with professionalism and respect in all interactions; and
• Initiative-driven and innovative with proactive problem-solving and creative.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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• ONLY Zambian citizens meeting the above requirements should submit applications with academic and professional qualification certified as true copies of the original and detailed Curriculum Vitae in a sealed envelope or via Email, clearly stating the position being applied for, to:
• The Director & Chief Executive Officer
  Road Development Agency
  P. O. Box 50003
  Fairley Road, Ridgeway
  LUSAKA
• APPLICATIONS TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE SEALED BOX PLACED AT THE RDA HEAD OFFICE, LUSAKA
  CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS 15 AUGUST 2025 AT 17:00HRS.
• Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

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