Vacancy title:
Assistant Court Clerk

[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:
Mazabuka Local Court Chilyabufu Local Court, Itezhi-Tezhi District Muwezwa Local Court, Itezhi-Tezhi District Singani Local Court, Choma District | Mazabuka

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.

ASSISTANT COURT CLERK – JSS 03

4 Positions

Annual Basic Salary: K71,443.58

Stations

• Mazabuka Local Court
• Chilyabufu Local Court, Itezhi-Tezhi District
• Muwezwa Local Court, Itezhi-Tezhi District
• Singani Local Court, Choma District

Key Responsibilities

• Record court proceedings accurately.
• Prepare court returns and cause lists.
• Store and present court exhibits appropriately.
• Prepare documentation required for appeals.
• Conduct interviews with potential litigants.
• Receive and receipt court fees.
• Ensure timely banking of collected fees.
• Prepare and maintain books of accounts.
• Maintain accurate court records and documentation.
• Perform other duties assigned by the relevant court authority.

Qualifications & Skills

• Full Grade 12 Certificate with at least 5 O-Level credits or better, including English.
• Computer literacy.
• Good transcription skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of a local language.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good communication skills.

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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