Registration and Inspections Officer

JOB PURPOSE

To undertake the registration and inspections of Higher Education Institutions to ensure that set standards are met.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Policy and Programmes: Undertakes periodically, the development and implementation of policies and programmes to provide guidance in the operations of Higher Education Institutions.

Registration: Undertakes timely, the registration of Higher Education Institutions to facilitate operations in conformity with regulatory conditions.

Inspections: Conduct regularly inspections of Higher Education Institutions to ensure compliance with minimum criteria for operations.

Research: Undertakes periodically the conduct of research on topical and emerging issues in higher education in order to inform decision making in the regulation of higher education.

Reports: Prepares periodically the state of higher education report, list of registered and established Higher Education Institutions and other reports to facilitate decision making and inform the public.

Budgeting: Prepares timely Unit budget to facilitate acquisition of resources of the Department.

Performance Management: Undertakes timely, preparation of individual work plan to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional Qualifications

• Full Form V/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology or a Social Science discipline earned from a recognised Higher Education Institution.

Experience

• Nil

Required Competencies

• Computer skills
• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Tact and Diplomacy
• Integrity

Note: The Higher Education Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not request for payments for job openings. Any such activities should be considered fraudulent and reported immediately.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes periodically, the development and implementation of policies and programmes to provide guidance in the operations of Higher Education Institutions.
• Undertakes timely, the registration of Higher Education Institutions to facilitate operations in conformity with regulatory conditions.
• Conduct regularly inspections of Higher Education Institutions to ensure compliance with minimum criteria for operations.
• Undertakes periodically the conduct of research on topical and emerging issues in higher education in order to inform decision making in the regulation of higher education.
• Prepares periodically the state of higher education report, list of registered and established Higher Education Institutions and other reports to facilitate decision making and inform the public.
• Prepares timely Unit budget to facilitate acquisition of resources of the Department.
• Undertakes timely, preparation of individual work plan to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.

Skills

• Computer skills
• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Tact and Diplomacy
• Integrity

Qualifications

• Full Form V/Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology or a Social Science discipline earned from a recognised Higher Education Institution.

How to Apply

Job application procedure

Interested candidates meeting the above specifications are encouraged to submit an application letter and attach copies of verified qualifications by Zambia Qualifications Authority, certified copies of professional certificates, National Registration Card and curriculum vitae with at least three (3) traceable references to the undersigned

on or before Friday, 18th September 2026 at 17:00 hours:

The Director-General

Higher Education Authority

2nd Floor, Engineering House

Plot No. 2374

Kelvin Siwale Road

P.O. Box 50795

Lusaka

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