NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS CENTRE (NTBC)

JOB VACANCIES

The National Technology Business Centre (NTBC) is a Statutory Body established by the Science and Technology Act No. 26 of 1997 and Statutory Instrument No. 136 of 1999, both of which are founded in the National Science and Technology Policy of 1996. NTBC is managed by a Board of Directors drawn from various sectors and industry. The Centre’s main objective is to ensure the promotion, marketing, and transfer of proven and sustainable technologies to entrepreneurs in order to maximize their utilisation and contribute to sustainable national industrial development.

The NTBC is seeking to recruit suitably qualified and experienced Zambian Citizens to fill the following Positions:

(a) HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

JOB PURPOSE

To undertake the provision of support in Human Resource Management and Administrative Functions in order to improve performance and facilitate effective operations.

NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT

Permanent and Pensionable

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Undertakes effectively the provision of clerical support during recruitment in order to facilitate staff appointment.
ii. Undertakes effectively the creation, updating and closing of records in order to facilitate storage and retrieval of information.
iii. Undertakes timely the verification of personal emoluments related claims in order to facilitate payment.
iv. Undertakes effectively the verification of leave application forms in order to facilitate processing of staff leave.
v. Undertakes timely the compilation of training needs recommendations in order to facilitate the preparation of the training plan.
vi. Supervises effectively cleaning of offices in order to enhance a conducive working environment.
vii. Undertakes timely provision of office space and accommodation to officers in order to create a conducive working environment.
viii. Undertakes regularly the provision and maintenance of office equipment in order to enhance effective and efficient operations of the Centre.
ix. Undertakes effectively the provision and maintenance of the transport system in order to enhance mobility of officers and equipment.
x. Supervises effectively front office operations in order to provide first line interface with clients.
xi. Supervises effectively the securing of office premises in order to safeguard property.
xii. Supervises effectively the development of workplans and the implementation of the performance management system in order to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance.
xiii. Supervises effectively human and other resources in order to facilitate attainment of set objectives.

Knowledge and Skills Requirement s

• Full Form V/Grade 12 School Certificate
• Minimum of a Diploma in Human Resource Management or its equivalent
• At least Two (2 ) years of progressive relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of the Zambian labour laws.
• Must a member of Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM)

(B) ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT OFFICER.

JOB PURPOSE:

To undertake the provision of technical support for procurement of goods, services and works in order to meet the Centre’s requirements.

NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT

Permanent and Pensionable

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Undertakes effectively the collection and collation of data in order to facilitate the development of the procurement plan.
ii. Undertakes timely procurement of basic goods and services in order to meet the Centre’s requirements.
iii. Undertakes effectively the filing of procurement documentation in order to facilitate easy storage and retrieval of information.
iv. Undertakes timely the capturing of data in order to facilitate the maintenance of the procurement database.

Knowledge and Skills Requirement

• Full form V/ Grade 12 School certificate.
• Minimum of a Diploma in Purchasing and Supply or its equivalent
• At least Two (2) years relevant post qualifying experience.
• Knowledge of Public Sector Procurement Systems.
• Knowledge of Electronic Government Procurement Systems. (e-GPS).
• Must be a member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply with a valid practicing certificate.