National Arts Council
NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL
“Putting Value on the Arts”
JOB ADVERTISEMENT REGISTRAR
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Zambians to fill the vacant position of Registrar.
The successful candidate will administer the registration and regulation of arts associations, artists, promoters and other creative-sector stakeholders while maintaining an accurate national arts registry.
Roles:
• Facilitate enforcement of the National Arts Council Act and Regulations relating to registration, promoter licensing, foreign artist clearance and affiliation.
• Process and verify applications, renewals and amendments for arts bodies, artists, promoters, events, venues and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and secure physical and electronic registration records.
• Monitor compliance and advise management and stakeholders on regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with relevant Government institutions, promoters and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the first point of contact for foreign artists entering Zambia.
• Prepare registration reports, statistics and returns.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Director.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Personal Attributes:
The applicant must be mature, reliable, honest, approachable, gender-sensitive and of high integrity, with strong analytical, organisational, records-management, computer and communication skills.
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
1. Primary/Secondary Education:
Full Grade 12/Form 5 Certificate or equivalent.
2. Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Arts
Administration, Communication, Development Studies or a related social science
• Knowledge of electronic records systems, databases and standard computer applications.
• Knowledge of the National Arts Council Act, its Regulations and Zambia’s creative sector will be an added advantage.
Membership of a relevant professional body, where applicable, will be an added advantage.
3. Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
• At least three years’ relevant experience in registration, licensing, regulatory administration, records management, compliance, public administration or a related field.
Interested candidates should submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional qualifications, and relevant supporting documents through the online application form: https://forms.gle/jqBmLYTr9C81jM6J6
Deadline for applications: 30 September 2026 at midnight.
ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED (NO HARD COPIES)