To process type approval applications and assist with monitoring the importation of all Electronic Communication Equipment (ECE) for all ports of entry into Zambia. The jobholder shall be in charge of maintaining the importations register and updating the installations clearance database for all communication facilities in Zambia.

Responsibilities or duties

a) Assists with monitoring the importation of Electronic Communication Equipment (ECE) for all ports of entry into Zambia to enforce compliance with regulatory standards;

b) Conducts physical inspection of Dealers to ensure compliance;

c) Processes type approval applications and conduct enforcement ensuring compliance with regulatory standards

d) Assists with analyzing all type approval application for compliance to set standards.

e) Conducts destination Inspection for importations made via unmanned points of entry to ensure compliance to type approval

f) Issues type approval and dealer registration certificates to facilitate lawful market entry of electronic communication equipment.

g) Maintains the type approval and dealers database to ensure accurate records are stored

h) Ensures that test equipment submitted for type approval conforms to electromagnetic compatibility, radio, health and safety

i) Tests consumer appliances in response to complaints to ensure product safety

j) Assists in quarantining non –compliant electronic communication equipment to prevent unauthorized distribution

k) Compiles revenue and monthly reports to track financial performance, ensure transparency, and support strategic decision-making.

l) Responds to type approval queries to provide timely information, guidance, and clarification on regulatory requirements and processes.

m) Undertakes the day-to-day handling of clients, certification and preparation of reminders for numbering resources, standardization activities, and quality of service monitoring, as may be assigned by the supervisor where the need arises;

n) Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein to support operational efficiency and fulfill organizational objectives.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

(1) General Education: Full Grade 12 School Certificate

(2) Professional/Academic Qualifications: Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Telecommunication or the equivalent

Experience needed

The job requires at least 2 years experience.

At this level the jobholder has a solid understanding of the job and can perform a range of tasks or activities related to the job with moderate level of skill and autonomy.

• Assists with monitoring the importation of Electronic Communication Equipment (ECE) for all ports of entry into Zambia to enforce compliance with regulatory standards;
• Conducts physical inspection of Dealers to ensure compliance;
• Processes type approval applications and conduct enforcement ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Assists with analyzing all type approval application for compliance to set standards.
• Conducts destination Inspection for importations made via unmanned points of entry to ensure compliance to type approval
• Issues type approval and dealer registration certificates to facilitate lawful market entry of electronic communication equipment.
• Maintains the type approval and dealers database to ensure accurate records are stored
• Ensures that test equipment submitted for type approval conforms to electromagnetic compatibility, radio, health and safety
• Tests consumer appliances in response to complaints to ensure product safety
• Assists in quarantining non –compliant electronic communication equipment to prevent unauthorized distribution
• Compiles revenue and monthly reports to track financial performance, ensure transparency, and support strategic decision-making.
• Responds to type approval queries to provide timely information, guidance, and clarification on regulatory requirements and processes.
• Undertakes the day-to-day handling of clients, certification and preparation of reminders for numbering resources, standardization activities, and quality of service monitoring, as may be assigned by the supervisor where the need arises;
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein to support operational efficiency and fulfill organizational objectives.

• Type approval processing
• Monitoring importations
• Regulatory compliance
• Physical inspection
• Data analysis
• Database maintenance
• Test equipment conformity
• Product safety testing
• Client handling
• Certification
• Report compilation
• Query response

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Diploma in Electronics, Electrical, Telecommunication or the equivalent