ENERGY REGULATION BOARD

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Laboratory Analyst (x1)
Job Type: Fixed-term contract (three 3 years)
Location: Copperbelt Region Office – Kitwe
ERB Grade: ERB 6
Reports To: Zonal Manager

Background

The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) is a statutory body created by the Energy Regulation Act No. 12 of 2019 to regulate Zambia’s energy sector. The ERB is looking to hire a qualified and experienced Zambian national to fill the position of Laboratory Analyst to be based at its Copperbelt Region Office.

Job Purpose

To ensure sampling and testing of petroleum samples in the supply chain is conducted in line with the Standard Operating Procedures i.e. The Fuel Marking Operations Manual and Sampling Protocol. Ensure that test equipment are calibrated and reagents are prepared at specified intervals in liaison with the fuel marking service provider. Carry out quality compliance audits at all designated fuel marking depots. Investigate petroleum product quality complaints. Conduct sampling of petroleum products seized from illegal fuel vending. May recommend changes to sampling/analysis procedures and analytical equipment.

Main Duties and responsibilities

• Ensure that the sampling procedures are up to date and that the equipment being used both in the field and in the Laboratory are calibrated.
• Conduct testing of petroleum samples and ensure that reagents being used for testing are within the validity period.
• Conduct depot quality audits at scheduled intervals to ensure compliance to laid down Standard Operating Procedures on safety,  health, quality and environment.
• Maintain a database of all samples submitted for laboratory analysis as well as updated stock of all laboratory equipment and accessories.
• Carry out petroleum product quality complaint investigations and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Provide technical advice with regards to analytical procedures and equipment

Other Skills/Attributes

• Courtesy
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer Literate
• Analytical skills
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Communication skills
• Organisation Skills

Minimum Qualification and Experience

• Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) credits or better or equivalent
• Diploma in Laboratory Technology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related Sciences
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related Sciences is an added advantage
• Three (3) -Five (5) years’ post qualification relevant experience
• Verification of all qualifications by ZAQA is required

1. Applicants who meet ALL the minimum qualifications above will be invited to submit soft copies of application letters, current Curriculum Vitae (with minimum two (2) professional referees, in pdf version and ZAQA certified photocopies of Grade 12 School Certificate, Diploma Certificate(s), and relevant professional qualification certificates to [email protected]. No hard copies will be considered.



2. Application deadline is Monday, 18th May 2026.