Engineer Renewable Energy Job at Energy Regulation Board | Lusaka

ENERGY REGULATION BOARD

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ENGINEER RENEWABLE ENERGY

Head Office - Lusaka

Job Title: Engineer Renewable Energy

Job Type: Fixed-term contract (3 years)

Location: Head Office - Lusaka

ERB Grade: ERB 5

Reports To: Manager Renewable Energy

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 Engineer Renewable Energy to be based at its Head Office in Lusaka.

Job Purpose

To plan and undertake monitoring and enforcement of approved standards and regulations in the renewable energy sub-sector in accordance with the Energy Regulation Act.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement workplan for renewable energy installations to ensure they meet required standards
• Develop standards and technical specifications for the renewable energy sub-sector
• Carry out technical inspections of renewable energy facilities
• Implement planned and ad hoc compliance inspections for product quality, safety, environmental and technical standards
• Conduct on-the-spot investigations of accidents and prepare remedial reports
• Review and conduct environmental impact assessments for renewable energy projects
• Monitor performance of renewable energy generation plants
• Design, maintain and update databases for renewable energy undertakings
• Prepare inspection, weekly and monthly reports for management
• Advise management on infrastructure developments and propose amendments to standards
• Provide technical advice to ERB departments on renewable energy, tariff, licence and guideline reviews

Required Skills

• Technical and Regulatory Knowledge: Interpret Acts, standards and regulations
• Inspection and Compliance Skills: Conduct technical, environmental and compliance inspections
• Analytical Skills: Review major renewable energy infrastructure and performance trends
• Report Writing Skills: Technical guidelines, inspection reports, audit reports
• Database Management Skills: Design and maintain databases for regulatory purposes
• Communication Skills: Explain technical terminology to stakeholders
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage licensees, government agencies, standards and environmental bodies
• Courtesy and Professionalism

Minimum Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate with five (5) credits or better
• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or other relevant engineering field
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
• Minimum 5 years working experience in renewable energy, electricity, petroleum subsectors or regulation
• Verification of all qualifications by ZAQA is required

How to Apply

1. Complete the pre-application form: ERB e-Job Application - Engineer Renewable Energy (1) - Fill out form or scan QR Code
2. If you meet ALL minimum qualifications, submit soft copies to: jobs@erb.org.zm
   • Application letter
   • Current CV with minimum 2 professional referees - PDF version
   • ZAQA certified photocopies of Grade 12 Certificate, Degree Certificate(s), and EIZ membership certificate

No hard copies will be considered.

APPLY BY EMAIL

Application deadline: Saturday, 22nd August 2026

ERB is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates involved in lobbying shall be disqualified. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment Notice: Applicants are advised not to pay money to anyone for recruitment, job placement, interviews, employment or any recruitment-related service.