Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA) is a Government Agency established to discharge functions connected with or incidental to eight statutes namely: The Companies Act - CAP 388; The Registration of Business Names Act - CAP 389; The Patents Act - CAP 400; The Trade Marks Act - CAP 401; and The Registered Designs Act - CAP 402, The Layout-designs of Integrated Circuits Act number 6 of 2006, The Protection of Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources and Expressions of Folklore Act Number 16 of 2016 and The Movable Property (Security Interest) Act No. 3 of 2016 of the Laws of Zambia.
The Institution is looking for suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions mentioned below.
(1) SENIOR INSPECTOR - REGISTRATIONS (SALARY SCALE: P2)
JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate and supervise the incorporation of companies, registration of business names and subsidiary registrations in order to facilitate the conduct of business and compliance with the law.
The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Registrar - Commercial Departmen. .

Job Responsibilities:
a) Ensure timely incorporation of companies, registration of business names and other subsidiary registrations in order to facilitate quick issuance of certificates.
b) Coordinate timely the inspection and verification of all documents lodged with the Registry in order to ensure that they are in conformity with the legal provisions.
c) Approve timely names for registration of companies and business names in order to facilitate registration.
d) Supervise effectively the compilation of statistics on all registrations in the department in order to provide data to stakeholders.
e) Prepare accurately gazette notices on matters relating to liquidations, receiverships and struck-offs in order to comply with the provisions of the law.
f) Coordinate effectively the dissemination of information in order to educate the public on the operations of the department.
g) Attend regularly court as witness in order to give evidence on behalf of the
State on matters relating to companies and business names.
h) Supervise effectively human, financial and other resources in order to ensure the attainment of the section's objectives.

Job Skills:
a) Computer literate
b) Supervisory skills
c) Strong problem solving and analytical skills;
d) Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment;
e) Strong report writing, interpersonal and communication skills;

Job Qualifications:
a) Full Grade 12 Certificate;
b) Degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration or Economics.
c) Aged between 30 and 45 years;
d) A minimum of three (3) years post qualifying experience in a similar middle Management role; and
e) An added Post Graduate Qualification will be an added advantage.

Job Education Requirements:
a) Degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration or Economics.

Job Experience Requirements:
a) A minimum of three (3) years post qualifying experience

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Job application procedure
Suitably qualified and interested persons should send their application letters, marked "Senior Inspector (Registrations)" or "Accountant" together with detailed CVs and copies of academic and professional qualifications to:
The Human Resources and Administration Manager
Patents and Companies Registration Agency
P.O. Box 32020
LUSAKA
Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 hours on Friday, 20th December, 2019. Only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.

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