Civil Service Commission

The collection of appointment letters at the Public Service Management Division (PSMD) grounds for the 1000 candidates appointed as a result of natural attrition has commenced in Lusaka. Successful candidates begun arriving and cueing up as early as 07:30hrs.
Those spoken to by Admin expressed happiness that this day has to come to pass. Ms. Maimbo Matimba, a newly recruited Registered Nurse at a named facility in Lusaka says her appointment to the civil service is a great development that will change everything in her life. Ms. Matimba disclosed that she had been waiting for an opportunity since 2023 when she applied for the second time.
Meanwhile, Ms. Carol Mwamba, recruited as a Telephone Operator on the Copperbelt expressed gratitude to the Government for considering differently abled citizens like her in the just ended recruitment of staff under Ministry of Health.

Our Service Delivery Charter provides that you as our client appreciate your rights:

Hearty congratulations to the successful candidates.

On an ordinary day, all things being equal, our client (stakeholder) experience will be as guided:

The Commission remains committed to accountability, integrity, impartiality and transparency among others, in the ex*****on of its constitutional mandate.

Hope you had a fruitful day. You all enjoy the evening!

In case you missed it:

The Civil Service Commission of Zambia has announced the conclusion of a major national recruitment exercise that has resulted in the hiring of 3,205 health workers, marking one of the largest workforce expansions in the country’s health sector in recent years. Speaking at a press briefing in Lusaka today, Commission Chairperson Dr. Choolwe Beyani said the recruitment, initially planned for over 2,000 workers, surpassed expectations due to additional appointments arising from natural attrition and internal restructuring.

The recruitment process was conducted in two phases, beginning with 2,149 promotions and transfers of in-service officers, followed by 2,205 new first-time appointments into the civil service. In addition, 1,000 positions were filled through natural attrition, including replacements for retirees, resignations, and other vacancies. These combined efforts brought the total number of recruits to 3,205, significantly boosting staffing levels across multiple health disciplines.

The Commission emphasized that the recruitment process followed a multi-tiered, decentralized system involving district, provincial, and national committees to ensure transparency and inclusiveness. Human Resource Management Committees at district and provincial levels handled shortlisting, validation, and verification of candidates, while a national technical committee ensured compliance with recruitment standards and eliminated duplications. This structure aligns with the government’s decentralisation agenda and was designed to promote accountability at all levels.

The recruitment drive reflects the government’s continued commitment under President Hakainde Hichilema to address critical staffing shortages in the health sector. Successful candidates are expected to begin collecting appointment letters between April 20 and April 30, 2026, and report for duty by June 1, 2026, subject to clearance requirements. Authorities have urged newly recruited personnel to deliver measurable improvements in healthcare services, as the country seeks to translate increased staffing into better health outcomes for citizens.

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A SPECIAL GOOD MORNING TO YOU AS YOU VISIT OUR PAGE ON THIS SPECIAL THURSDAY. AS A COMMISSION, WE REMAIN STEADFAST ON OUR STANDARDS FOR THE INTEREST OF ALL OUR CLIENTS.

MEDIA ALERT!!!

THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION BRIEFS MEDIA ON THE RECRUITMENT OF THE 2000 HEALTH WORKERS FOR 2025

DATE: THURSDAY, 9TH APRIL 2026 | TIME: 10:00HRS | VENUE: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION BOARD ROOM, OLD CABINET BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR INDEPENDENCE AVENUE.

Highlights will be shared on our page as well.

2026 IWD: Reflecting on “Rights. Justice. Action. For all Women and Girls”

Today at 09:00hrs, in Lusaka, the Civil Service Commission acting Chairperson, Mr. Louis Siandyabantu will swear in members of the steering committee to mark the commencement of the recruitment of two thousand (2000) health workers for 2025. Update coming!

Did You Know?

Recently, CSC launched a Service Delivery Charter whose purpose is to;
(a) To enhance our clients’ awareness of the type of services that the Commission provides;
(b) To explain to our clients the standards of services they should expect to receive from us;
(c) To outline the rights and responsibilities of our clients;
(d) To explain our rights and responsibilities as the service provider; and
(e) To explain how our clients can lodge complaints, compliments and make suggestions about our service delivery.