Issue Date: 25^th February, 2026

The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) is a Regulatory Body under the Ministry of Technology and Science established by the Ionising Radiation Protection Act No. 16 of 2005 and its Amendment Act No. 19 of 2011. RPA’s mandate is to protect the public, workers and the environment from hazards arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing Ionising Radiation.

The Authority has vacancies in the following positions:

Manager Nuclear Energy (1)

Department: Nuclear Energy

Reports To: Director- Nuclear Energy

Location: Lusaka

Job Objective

To manage and coordinate the implementation of the National Nuclear Energy Programme in order to ensure adherence to national and international standards and contribute to national energy security.

Main Duties

1. Manages effectively the generation and analysis of literature and input in order to facilitate the formulation, and review of nuclear energy policies and comply with national development objectives and international obligations.

2. Manages and coordinates effectively the development and review of the national nuclear energy strategy in order to guide and coordinate the implementation of the nuclear energy programme

3. Manages effectively the development and monitoring of the implementation of the Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Framework in order to ensure fit for purpose infrastructure and readiness for implementation of the programme.

4. Manages and coordinates effectively the development, review and implementation of the national nuclear energy emergency preparedness plan in order to mitigate nuclear risks.

5. Manages effectively the assessment of nuclear energy technologies proposed for adoption in the country in order to facilitate decision making and advancement of appropriate technologies

6. Manages regularly the Monitoring and evaluation of the Implementation of Programmes in order to assess their impact, appropriateness and compliance with regulations.

7. Manages timely the preparation of work plans and implementation of the performance management system in order to monitor and evaluate performance

8. Manages effectively human resources and the utilization of financial resources in order to enhance efficient implementation of programmes and achievement of set objectives.

Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications

1. Full Grade 12/Form (V) School Certificate
2. Bsc. in Nuclear Science or its equivalent
3. Msc. in Nuclear Science or its equivalent

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience

Eight (8) years of which 4 should be at management level

Attributes and Skills

• Able to write analytical and technical reports

• Able to communicate effectively in English.

• Integrity

• Analytical Skills

• Computer literate

• Interpersonal skills

• Computer literacy, including MS Office applications