The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) is a statutory body mandated to ensure the provision of a level playing field for safe, reliable and sustainable energy supply through effective regulation. ZERA seeks the services of a highly competent, professional and results oriented individual who is able to take the organisation to a higher level in the following role.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting and reviewing legislation, regulations, and related legal frameworks.
- Monitoring legislative changes and updating existing laws.
- Conducting legal training workshops to raise awareness on energy-related laws.
- Undertaking research on legal issues affecting the Authority
- Preparing prosecution cases in collaboration with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.
- Coordinating litigation cases in liaison with external lawyers.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts with service providers.
- Reviewing policies and licence applications.
- Providing expert legal advice to Management and the Board.
- Assisting in the formulation and implementation of legal strategies
- Identifying, monitoring, and tipping legal risks.
- Providing legal services for dispute resolution cases.
- Providing legal support during procurement and tender evaluations.
- Compiling legal reports in line with organisational reporting cycles.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.
- Registered Legal Practitioner
- At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in legislative drafting.
- Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and energy law.
- Excellent analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information and make sound decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
How to Apply
Prospective candidates for this position should email their CVs to [email protected] by no later than 10 February 2026. All applications should be via e-mail. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.