# Administration Assistant Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/administration-assistant-3 Company: Energy Regulation Board Category: Administration & Office Support Location: Zambia, Kitwe Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-18 Expires: 2026-08-21 ## Job Description ### VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Job Title: Administration Assistant Job Type: Permanent and Pensionable Location: Copperbelt Region – Kitwe ERB Grade: ERB 6 Reports To: Senior Manager – Copperbelt Region ### 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 Administration Assistant to be based at its Copperbelt Region Office. ### Job Purpose The purpose of an Administration Assistant is to provide essential support that ensures the office runs smoothly and efficiently by performing organizational, clerical tasks, administrative and logistical support to staff and operations at the Regional Office. ### Main Duties and Responsibilities ### The main responsibilities for this role include - Initiate purchase requisitions, inventories and order materials, supplies, and services for approval by Supervisor - Managing correspondence, scheduling meetings, maintaining files, and assisting daily operations, maintains information files and processes paperwork on a day-to-day basis. - To initiate the procurement of goods, services and works in order to facilitate efficient and effective functioning of the regional office - Compile and maintain transport requests, insurance, medical and travel records - Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, both manually and electronically, compute and record data and other information - Ensure that goods and services are received, recorded, stored and issued to respective departments whenever requested for. Also maintain adequate stock of office requisite - Ensure that all items of CAPEX nature are recorded in the Insurance notification Form and information forwarded to Finance and Administration sections for insurance and asset register updating respectively. - Conducts stock checks and verification to determine actual stock levels, initiate order process - Initiate office maintenance and repairs - Maintain a register of vehicle usage, fuel consumption and maintenance records - Assist Superior to follow up Insurance claims, stock verification, - Supervise Security Services and housekeeping of internal and external office premises to ensure a safe and good working environment. ### Minimum Qualifications and Skills - Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent - Diploma in Business Administration; Public Administration or Human Resources Management or equivalent - 3 years’ relevant experience in a reputable Organisation - Verification of all qualifications by ZAQA is required ### Required Attributes - Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills - Good communication skills – computer literate, ability to write analytical and comprehensive reports - High integrity - Excellent negotiation skills ### How to Apply Applicants must complete the pre-application form available at this link: ERB e-Job Application – Administration Assistant (1) – Fill out form or by scanning the QR Code below: - 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 word version and ZAQA certified photocopies of Grade 12 School Certificates, Diploma Certificate(s), and relevant professional qualification certificates to jobs@erb.org.zm. No hard copies will be considered. - Application deadline is Friday 21st August 2026. ERB is an equal opportunity employer, both genders are encouraged to apply. Candidates involved in any lobbying shall be disqualified. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.