
Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA)
Location
🇿🇲 Ndola, Zambia
Posted
May 4, 2026
Work Type
On-Site
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (WARMA) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – MAY 2026 Established under the Water Resources Management Act No. 21 of 2011, the Water Resources Management Authority (WARMA) is mandated to regulate and manage the utilisation of water resources in Zambia in a sustainable, equitable, and integrated manner. Tourism packages Zambia The Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and result-oriented individuals to fill the following positions: INSPECTOR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE (01 POSITION) Grade: WRM 05 Department: Water Resource Management & Information Reports to: Senior Inspector Water Infrastructure Location: Ndola– Kafue Sub-Catchment Job Purpose: Verifies and analyses designs and procedures on projects in the catchment relating to hydraulic infrastructure such as Dams, Canals and Weirs for correctness and make recommendations. Investigates, monitors and enforces the safety and integrity of surface and groundwater infrastructure in accordance with the approved Water permit conditions and the provisions of the Water Resources Management Act. Professional networking Key Responsibilities: • Develop periodic Inspection and Monitoring Plans for approval by the Senior Inspector infrastructure on a regular basis. • Identify and report any potential activities that may be at variance with regulations and the provisions of the Water Resources Management Act. • Ensure that all Water Resources users are compliant for varied purposes obtain Water permits and use the resource in accordance with the provisions of the Act. • Provide guidelines into the Designing of water resources infrastructure such as Dams, Canals, and Weirs in the Catchment. • Undertake timely monitoring of surface water infrastructure in order to ascertain their integrity and safety in the Catchment. • Oversee water resources infrastructure retrofitting in the Catchment • Provide input in the formulation and implementation of data acquisition and collection strategies for effective planning, development, management and utilisation of groundwater resources. • Review Environmental Impact Assessments and other reports for proposed development activities in the Catchment. • Conduct, receive and investigate public complaints concerning Surface water resources in order to facilitate the implementation of appropriate interventions as well as resolve all conflicts among water users. • Supervision of subordinates and other support staff. • Undertake timely preparation of technical reports on the status of Catchment water resources infrastructure in order to facilitate planning. • Performs any other duties that may be delegated from time to time by supervisor. Qualifications and Experience: • Grade 12 Certification with Credit and above in Mathematics and English. • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering. Water Engineering, Physical Geography, Natural Resources Management, Water Resources Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Civil / Environmental Engineering or any other related field from a recognized University. • Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)or any other relevant professional body. • 3 years’ experience. Tourism packages Zambia Required competencies/Personal attributes/Skills • Good organisation and planning skills; • Good computer skills; • Working knowledge of Water Resources Management; • High analytical skills and exemplary work ethics. • Possess fair level of problem solving and analytical skills with ability to perform under pressure. • Good critical thinking skills. • Proactive and reactive thinking. Sharing is Caring! Click on the Icons Below and Share
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