1. PURPOSE

 To analyse, design, implement and support information systems at the Authority and develop specifications of requirements for new software systems and monitor        the             efficiency of the implemented systems.

2. STATEMENT OF MAIN DUTIES

The main duties include:

2.1       Analyse business information requirements to determine, recommend and plan implementation of new software systems;

2.2       Develop specifications of requirements for new software systems;

2.3       Manage the development of new software systems, analyse and measure the outcome and consequences of the software design;

2.4       Facilitate modifications of existing system to correct errors and upgrade interfaces to meet the business and user needs;

                         2.5       Facilitate the provision of user training on new software systems development;

 2.6      Liaise with the team of developers to produce the software systems that meet end user requirements;

 2.7      Manage the implementation or rollout of new software systems;

 2.8      Facilitate the documentation, inventory and tuning of the implemented software systems;

                          2.9      Manage the setup and configuration of software systems;

 2.10     Provide support to user departments/units in the Authority so that applications development and installation meets the set standards and requirements;

 2.11     Maintain a strong understanding of the latest technologies, development methodologies, and best practices in system analysis and design

 2.12    Ensure that systems adhere to data security and regulatory compliance standards.

                          2.13    Implement best practices for scalability, supportability, ease of maintenance and system performance; and

             2.14    Perform any other duties assigned by Supervisor.

3.       QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Education: Full Grade 12 Certificate with at least five (5) credits or better including English and Mathematics.
2. Vocational or Professional Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology (IT) or Management Information Systems or Software Engineering or Data Science or Systems Analytics.
3. Relevant Post Qualification Work Experience: At least three (3) years’ work experience in system analysis, design methodologies and software development life cycle.

 

4.0      OTHER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Good writing and oral communication skills.
2. Computational and analytical skills.
3. Membership to a professional body will be an added advantage.
4. General Systems Analysis and IT Certifications in Microsoft Certified or AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Oracle Business Analysis or CompTIA IT Fundamentals or Certified Data Professional will be an added advantage.

5.0      TENURE

The position of Principal Officer – Systems Analyst is on permanent and pensionable employment.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence and should comprise an application letter and curriculum vitae with copies of Academic Certificate and Grade twelve (12) Certificate.

2. Applications should be addressed to the:

Acting Director General

Zambia Public Procurement Authority

Stand No. Sub J-11790

Procurement House

Off Alick Nkhata Road, Longacres

P.O Box 31009

LUSAKA

3. Candidates MUST download and fill in the Profile Summary Form placed on the website and email it together with the application letter and other documents to jobs2@zppa.org.zm. You can download the Profile Summary FormProfile Summary Form HERE. Please indicate the position being applied for in the subject line and sign-off the application letter for employment. The size of your attachments should not exceed 10 Megabyte. Only applications sent via email will be considered.

4. Please note that filling in the Profile Summary Form is mandatory and the same, as mentioned in item (iii) above, should be sent with other documents to jobs2@zppa.org.zm in Microsoft Word format and not Portable Document format (PDF).

 

CLOSING DATE

The closing date for receipt of applications will be Friday, 23^rd May, 2025 at 17:00 hours. ZPPA is an equal opportunity Employer and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.