WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (WARMA)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – MAY 2026

Established under the Water Resources Management Act No. 21 of 2011, the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) is mandated to regulate and manage the utilisation of water resources in Zambia in a sustainable, equitable, and integrated manner.

The Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and result-oriented individuals to fill the following positions:

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (01 POSITION)

Grade: WRM 06
Department: Water Resource Management & Information
Reports to: Inspector – Environment
Location: Livingstone- Zambezi Catchment

Job Purpose:

To carry out water sampling and laboratory analysis to determine the quality and its suitability for use.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect water and sediment samples for biological and physio-chemical laboratory analysis.
• Testing of water and sediment samples for biological and physio-chemical in the field and Laboratory.
• Ensure timely cleaning and clearing of work space in the laboratory in order to maintain a conducive working environment.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive technical report on water quality, sediment and biological monitoring results on a regular basis.
• Maintenance and calibration of laboratory and field equipment.
• Maintain and update laboratory inventory.
• Assist in quality control/quality assurance in laboratory and field measurements.
• Assist in preparation laboratory manuals, standards and guidelines
• Implement quality management system in the laboratory.
• Performs any other duties that may be delegated from time to time by supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 Certificate with Credit and above in Mathematics and English.
• Diploma in Laboratory Science Technology, Environmental Technology, or any related science field from a recognised institution
• Member of a relevant professional body.
• 1 year working experience in water related activities.

Required competencies/Personal attributes/Skills

• Moderate organisation and planning skills;
• High analytical skills investigative;
• setting up;
• Good working knowledge of computer;
• exemplary work ethics.
• Possess fair level of problem solving and analytical skills with ability to perform under pressure;
• Good critical thinking skills;
• Proactive and reactive thinking.

Interested candidates should submit applications supported by certified copies of academic and professional qualifications (ZAQA verified), detailed CVs, and three (3) traceable referees.

Deadline: 15th May 2026 (17:00 hours)

Submission:

 Email: [email protected]

 Or hand deliver to:
The Director General
Water Resources Management Authority
Plot No. LN-385-7 & 385-8, Alick Nkhata Road
P.O. Box 51059, Lusaka

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Late applications will not be considered.

WARMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer