Vacancy title:
Registrar

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Teachers & Education]

Jobs at:
Palabana University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 19 2025

Duty Station:
Chongwe | Chongwe | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

As Chief Administrator of the University and reporting to the Vice Chancellor, the Registrar is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the general administration of the university in line with the requirements of the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 and the policies and procedures approved by the University Council.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Direct all functions pertaining to general administration and human resource management of the University;
• Plan and Coordinate University Council Corporate affairs/business;
• Plan and Coordinate Senate business efficiently;
• Direct functions pertaining to student registration, admissions, administration of examinations and general academic affairs of the University;
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and availability of legal services to the University Council and Administration;
• Serve as custodian of University policies and regulations;
• Facilitate the development and review of University policies and regulations;
• Plan and ensure provision of safety, health and security services to the University Community;
• Plan and direct the development, utilization and maintenance of infrastructure in order to ensure an acceptable learning and living environment in the University;
• Provide guidance and advice on matters of business ethics and good governance to all stakeholders in the University;
• Ensure timely, effective and efficient dissemination of information about the University internally and externally;
• Plan and direct the implementation of departmental budgets;
• Supervise subordinate staff and ensure that performance appraisals are conducted for all staff;
• Ensure the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent;
• Bachelor’s degree in any field but preferably Public Administration;
• Master’s degree in any field but preferably Public Administration;
• PhD will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience at Senior Management level in University administration or Corporate Management, with exceptional management, administrative and interpersonal skills;
• Must have proof of membership to a professional organization or association;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Literacy in Information Technology (IT) applications.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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