Director Nuclear Energy at Director Nuclear Energy

April 7, 2026
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Job Description

  • Company: Director Nuclear Energy
  • Location: Zambia
  • State: Lusaka
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Engineering Jobs in Zambia

Job Description

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:

1.0 Director Nuclear Energy (1)

Department: Nuclear Energ

Reports To: Executive Director

Location: Lusaka

Job Objective

To oversee 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. Oversees 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. Oversees 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. Oversees 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. Oversees effectively the development, review and implementation of the national nuclear energy emergency preparedness plan in order to mitigate nuclear risks.

  5. Oversees 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. Oversees regularly the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of nuclear energy programmes in order to assess their impact, appropriateness and compliance with regulations.

  7. Oversees timely implementation of the performance management system in order to monitor and evaluate performance.

  8. Manages effectively human resource and utilization of financial resources in order to enhance 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

Ten (10) years of which 5 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

Method of Application

Interested individuals should send their applications as ONE SINGLE DOCUMENT and should comprise an application letter, copies of their certificate certified by ZAQA, a detailed curriculum vitae inclusive of three (3) names of traceable referees to the undersigned.

Candidates MUST download and fill in the Profile Summary Form HERE and email it together with the application document to recruitment@rpa.gov.zm. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line of the email. The size of the attachments should not exceed 10 megabytes. Only applications sent via email will be considered. ​

​Please note that filling in the Profile Summary Form is mandatory, and should be in Microsoft Word format and not Portable Document Format (PDF).

Applications should be addressed to:

The Executive Director

Radiation Protection Authority

Exploration House, Government Road

P.O Box 50002

Ridgeway

LUSAKA

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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