Vacancy title:
Watchman

[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:
Livingstone A1 Local Court, Livingstone District Namwala Local Court, Namwala District | Namwala

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

Similar Jobs in Zambia
Learn more about The Judiciary of Zambia
The Judiciary of Zambia jobs in Zambia

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.

WATCHMAN – JSS 01

2 Positions

Annual Basic Salary: K68,025.88

Stations

• Livingstone A1 Local Court, Livingstone District
• Namwala Local Court, Namwala District

Key Responsibilities

• Patrol court premises and protect court property.
• Monitor the security of buildings and surrounding areas.
• Apprehend offenders where appropriate and in accordance with applicable procedures.
• Maintain and regularly update the Occurrence Book.
• Prepare and submit incident reports.
• Report suspicious activities and security incidents promptly.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for court staff and visitors.
• Perform other security duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Skills

• Grade 9 Certificate and English.
• Ability to write basic reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Tact and diplomacy.
• Initiative and alertness.
• Physical fitness.
• Sober character and good conduct.

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

All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION