Senior ICT Officer – Business Systems and Services

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a body corporate established under the repealed Securities Act, Cap. 354 of the Laws of Zambia and whose existence is continued under the new Securities Act, No. 41 of 2016. SEC has the objective of inter alia regulating and developing the Zambian Capital Markets and is responsible for the supervision and development of the Capital Markets in Zambia as well as the licensing of financial intermediaries, collective investment schemes and securities exchanges, the registration of securities to be issued such as debt and equity instruments, and the authorization of transactions in entities registered with SEC. SEC now seeks to recruit qualified Zambians to fill the following positions: Senior ICT Officer – Business Systems and Services 9.1 Grade: SEC06 9.2 Job Purpose To undertake the design, development, acquisition, maintenance, and administration of software platforms in order to facilitate efficient, secure, and reliable delivery of ICT-enabled services across the Commission. 9.3 Key Result Areas and Principal Accountabilities Key Result Area Principal Accountabilities Systems Development Coordinate design, development, testing, and deployment of software platforms. User Needs Assessment Conduct periodic user needs assessments to facilitate systems development and automation. IT Support Provide technical support relating to software platforms. User Guidelines and Support Develop user guidelines and provide application support. Database Administration Design and administer the Commission’s databases. Capacity Building Undertake training and capacity building initiatives for end-users. Systems Documentation Ensure timely documentation of software platforms and system inventories. Software Maintenance Undertake maintenance and administration of software platforms. Monitoring and Evaluation Monitor and evaluate software platform performance and implementation. Risk Management Develop and maintain the software platforms risk register. 9.4 Required Competencies / Personal Qualities vii. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;viii. Software design, configuration and troubleshooting skills;ix. Good interpersonal skills;x. High levels of integrity and confidentiality;xi. Initiative and ability to work independently;xii. Good written and oral communication skills; andxiii. Strong technical documentation skills. 9.5 Qualifications / Requirements • Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate;• Bachelor’s degree in computer Science or equivalent;• Membership of the Information and Communication Technology Association of Zambia (ICTAZ); and• Project Management Certification (PMI or equivalent).• All qualifications must be ZAQA verified. 9.6 Minimum Relevant Work Experience • Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in software development, systems administration, database management, or ICT systems support. 9.7 Application Procedure • Applications must be submitted online only via the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q86S6MN • No physical applications will be accepted; and• Deadline: 17:00 hours, Wednesday, 27th May 2026