Vacancy title:
Maintenance Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Computer & IT, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Zambia Statistics Agency

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, July 13 2026

Duty Station:
Corner of John Mbita & Nationalist Road | Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, July 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) was established under the Statistics Act, Chapter 127 of the Laws of Zambia, for the coordination of an integrated National Statistical System (NSS) to build a sustainable capacity for the production and use of statistical data and information for planning purposes at all levels of governance.

ZamStats has embarked on a transformative agenda which responds to the current trends in the statistical eco-system. In this regard, ZamStats hereby invites applications from suitably qualified Zambian nationals who are self-driven and dynamic with an impeccable track record to fill the following vacant positions:

Maintenance Officer

Salary Grade: ZSA08/F
Positions: 1

A. Job Purpose

To coordinate, supervise, and monitor the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of institutional buildings, equipment, utilities, and grounds in order to ensure that facilities remain safe, operational, and compliant with relevant regulations and standards.

B. Key Responsibilities

Facilities Maintenance and Planning

• Plan and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of buildings and infrastructure.
• Identify maintenance requirements and prepare maintenance work schedules.
• Assist in planning and implementing rehabilitation, renovation, and construction projects.

Repairs and Infrastructure Upkeep

• Ensure timely repair of building defects, including roofing, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and masonry works.
• Conduct routine inspections of offices and institutional facilities.
• Monitor environmental management practices within institutional premises.

Supervision and Contract Management

• Supervise artisans, technicians, contractors, and maintenance staff.
• Verify quality and completion of maintenance works.
• Certify completed works and recommend payments where applicable.

Compliance and Safety Management

• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and safety standards.
• Enforce occupational health and safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend corrective measures.

Facilities Management Support

• Supervise cleaning of buildings and surroundings to maintain a conducive working environment.

C. Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent with five (5) O-Level passes.
• Diploma in Civil Works or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant work experience.
• Must be a member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).

D. Desired Knowledge

• Building maintenance and facilities management practices
• Construction and engineering principles
• Project management
• Budgeting and procurement processes
• Occupational health and safety standards
• Public service regulations and procedures
• Computer literacy (MS Office and maintenance systems)

E. Desired Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Results-oriented mindset
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Supervisory and leadership abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Report writing and record management skills
• Attention to detail
• Integrity and professionalism

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Applicants who have certificates of verification of local qualifications and/or certificates of verification and evaluation of foreign qualifications issued by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) must submit the said certificates with their applications for the position advertised. Applicants without certificates of verification and/or certificates of verification and evaluation must submit with their applications for the position advertised proof of submission of their application to ZAQA for verification of local qualifications and, where applicable, proof of submission of their application to ZAQA for verification and evaluation of foreign qualifications.

Must submit detailed CVs with a minimum of Two (2) traceable referees, to the address below. Applications received later than the closing date shall not be considered.

The Statistician General

Zambia Statistics Agency

P.O. Box 31908

LUSAKA

Links:

Statistician and related positions: https://ee.kobo.org.gov.zm/x/741b8ffw

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