NAPSA
NATIONAL PENSION SCHEME AUTHORITY
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) wishes to fill the positions indicated below.
Interested applicants who meet the required competences are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidates will be expected to have demonstrable competencies relevant to the respective job.
3.0 Legal Officer – Regulatory & Enforcement – NPS 04 (Permanent and
Pensionable): Head Office (01 Position)
3.1 Job Purpose
The Legal Officer Regulatory and Enforcement will assist the Legal
Manager – Regulatory and Enforcement to prosecute defaulting
employers by instituting the necessary legal process to recover
contribution arrears; provide input in the activities of the lay prosecutors.
3.2 Key responsibilities
a) Prepares or coordinates the preparation of court documents and
submissions by lay prosecutors employed by the Authority.
b) Initiates and ensures proper drafting of court submissions to ensure
the rulings made favour NAPSA.
c) Assesses all cases referred to legal and provide guidance on all
preliminary legal issues and enforcement strategies including out of
court settlements.
d) Represents the Authority in Court.
e) Reviews all Consent Orders and other legal agreements entered by
the Authority to ensure the Authority’s protect the interests of NAPSA.
f) Initiates and leads discussions with defaulting employers to agree on
out of court settlements.
g) Provides legal support to Contributions and Benefits Directorate on
all legal matters arising from the interpretation and implementation of
the NPS Act.
h) Enforces court action to ensure NAPSA is protected from the adverse
consequences of non – compliance to court orders.
i) Identifies gaps and risk trends and recommending remedial action
and/or legislative changes.
j) Prepares and submits relevant reports as required.
k) Generally, assists the Legal Manager – Regulatory and Enforcement
to coordinate regulatory and enforcement actions.
l) Attends to other duties as assigned.
3.3 Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12 with five (5) “O” Levels with credit or better inclusive of
Mathematics and English Language.
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
• Practicing Certificate.
• Not less than four (4) years of experience in a similar position at a
similar level in an organisation of similar size or reputable law firm.
TO APPLY
Your application letter should be accompanied by CV and copies of relevant
certificates and should also specify your contact address and telephone numbers(s).
Application letters should be addressed to:
Acting Director Human Resources and Administration
National Pension Scheme Authority
Levy Business Park
Church Road
P.O. Box 51275
LUSAKA
The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday, 3rd November 2022
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
ANY FORM OF LOBBYING WILL LEAD TO AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION OF
THE CANDIDATE AND ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE SPECIFICATIONS
INDICATED ABOVE WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.
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