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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Job Title: Director Petroleum and Gas Job Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Head Office – Lusaka ERB Grade: ERB 2 Reports To: Director General 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 Director Petroleum and Gas to be based at its Head Office. Job Purpose To lead and oversee the technical regulation of the petroleum, gas and biofuels sub-sectors, covering standards development, quality control, compliance monitoring, national petroleum stock monitoring and the Fuel Marking Programme, in order to ensure compliance with licence conditions, statutory and technical requirements, and environmental and safety regulations, and to promote a reliable, sustainable and efficient energy supply in Zambia. Main Duties and Responsibilities The main responsibilities for this role include:
Develop and implement departmental strategies for effective regulation and compliance monitoring of the Petroleum and Gas energy sub-sectors
Direct inspection, monitoring, and audit programmes for Petroleum and Gas energy installations
Monitor compliance trends and initiate appropriate enforcement actions
Lead the development and review of technical standards, codes, and guidelines
Oversee technical inspections and compliance audits, and direct corrective interventions
Provide leadership in the regulation and promotion of Petroleum and Gas energy technologies and initiatives
Provide technical advisory services to the Director General and the Board on sector matters
Engage stakeholders including licensees, investors, and government institutions
Provide technical input into licensing processes and evaluation of applications
Monitor sector performance and prepare reports for Management and the Board
Identify regulatory risks and facilitate resolution of technical disputes
Prepare and manage departmental budgets and resources
Provide leadership, supervision, and development of departmental staff Minimum Qualifications and Skills
Full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent (with five (5) credits or better)
University Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related fields
A Master’s Degree in a relevant field
Valid membership of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
Verification of qualifications by ZAQA is required
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