The recruitment process for several tribunal leadership and membership positions has commenced, offering qualified individuals an opportunity to contribute to fair administrative justice, regulatory oversight, and efficient dispute resolution across a wide range of public service tribunals. These vacancies span multiple specialized tribunals mandated to address disputes in areas such as competition, energy and petroleum, retirement benefits, public benefit organizations, and micro and small enterprises. Each tribunal plays an essential role in ensuring that grievances are handled impartially, decisions are based on law, and aggrieved parties receive timely and fair outcomes.
The positions announced include both chairperson and member roles, each requiring individuals who can perform judicial, quasi-judicial, and administrative functions with high levels of integrity, independence, and professionalism. The following article presents a comprehensive overview of the available positions, including detailed job descriptions for each. The descriptions highlight key responsibilities, duties, and expectations, while maintaining a neutral tone suitable for third-party job boards. All positions listed remain active, and each vacancy includes its respective job reference number, number of openings, posting date, and closing date for applications.
The recruitment aims to identify individuals capable of serving the public through effective tribunal governance. Applicants are encouraged to review each job description carefully and ensure that they meet all role expectations before submitting their applications within the designated timelines. All positions listed close on 5 December 2025. Where email is not provided as the mode of application, the advert ends with the phrase Apply Now for your insertion of the application link.
MEMBER, COMPETITION TRIBUNAL
Job Reference No: V/NO. 32/2025
Vacancy: 1
Posted On: 21 November 2025
Closing Date: 5 December 2025
Job Description
The Member, Competition Tribunal provides support in resolving disputes that arise under competition law, including matters related to restrictive trade practices, abuse of dominance, and mergers and acquisitions. The member participates in hearings, reviews evidence submitted by parties, and contributes to panel deliberations. The role also requires interpretation of legislation, evaluation of economic and legal arguments, and drafting or contributing to tribunal rulings.
The member is expected to assist in ensuring that decisions are fair, timely, and aligned with the statutory mandate of the tribunal. Responsibilities further include analyzing submissions, consulting with fellow tribunal members, and upholding procedural fairness for all involved parties. The role requires strong analytical reasoning, attention to detail, and the ability to apply legal and regulatory principles objectively.
CHAIRPERSON, COMPETITION TRIBUNAL
Job Reference No: V/NO. 31/2025
Vacancy: 1
Posted On: 21 November 2025
Closing Date: 5 December 2025
Job Description
The Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal provides strategic leadership and oversight in executing the tribunal’s mandate. This includes presiding over hearings, guiding deliberations, and ensuring that proceedings adhere to statutory procedures. The chairperson directs the work of the tribunal, assigns cases, and ensures consistent interpretation and application of competition laws.
The role involves drafting final decisions, managing tribunal administration, coordinating with relevant government bodies, and ensuring that the tribunal maintains independence and impartiality. The chairperson is also responsible for fostering collaboration among members, addressing procedural challenges, and ensuring that decisions are delivered within required timelines. The position requires excellent leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to steer complex multi-party disputes toward fair determinations.
MEMBER, PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS DISPUTES TRIBUNAL (NON-ADVOCATE)
Job Reference No: V/NO. 41/2025
Vacancy: 2
Posted On: 21 November 2025
Closing Date: 5 December 2025
Job Description
This role involves participating in resolving disputes arising within the Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) sector. The member reviews applications, appeals, and complaints submitted by organizations or individuals affected by decisions under the PBO Act. The member contributes to hearings, evaluates documentary and oral evidence, and assists in formulating tribunal determinations.
Responsibilities include ensuring that matters are addressed with impartiality, maintaining accurate records, applying procedural guidelines, and collaborating with other tribunal members in making collective decisions. The member is expected to have a strong understanding of regulatory processes, organizational governance issues, and the operational environment of PBOs. The role is designated for non-advocates, focusing on individuals with sector knowledge and dispute resolution experience.
MEMBER, PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS DISPUTES TRIBUNAL (ADVOCATE)
Job Reference No: V/NO. 40/2025
Vacancy: 2
Posted On: 21 November 2025
Closing Date: 5 December 2025
Job Description
This member position, reserved for advocates, supports the tribunal in adjudicating disputes and appeals under the Public Benefit Organizations Act. The incumbent participates in hearings, provides legal interpretation, and examines compliance with regulatory provisions governing PBO operations.
The member contributes to developing legal reasoning in tribunal decisions, ensures due process, and supports the chairperson in managing case workflows. Duties include analyzing submissions, interpreting statutory provisions, drafting segments of rulings, and offering professional legal insight during deliberations. This role requires strong legal analytical abilities, clear communication, and commitment to procedural fairness.
CHAIRPERSON, PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATIONS DISPUTES TRIBUNAL
Job Reference No: V/NO. 39/2025
Vacancy: 1
Posted On: 21 November 2025
Closing Date: 5 December 2025
Job Description
The Chairperson leads the Public Benefit Organizations Disputes Tribunal, ensuring efficient and impartial resolution of disputes. The responsibilities include overall management of tribunal hearings, directing procedural matters, and providing final authority on deliberations. The chairperson presides over sessions, assigns cases, manages the tribunal’s operational framework, and ensures compliance with statutory requirements.
Further duties include supervising members, coordinating administrative support, and overseeing drafting and issuance of decisions. The chairperson must ensure transparency, maintain case records, and promote adherence to principles of natural justice. The role requires effective leadership, legal expertise, and the capacity to deliver timely decisions.
MEMBER, RETIREMENT BENEFITS APPEALS TRIBUNAL
Job Reference No: V/NO. 38/2025
Vacancy: 2
Posted On: 21 November 2025
Closing Date: 5 December 2025
Job Description
The Member of the Retirement Benefits Appeals Tribunal assists in hearing and determining appeals relating to retirement benefit schemes. The role requires reviewing decisions made by retirement benefits administrators or regulators and evaluating the validity of appeals submitted by stakeholders.
Duties include analyzing case materials, participating in oral hearings, interpreting retirement benefits laws, and drafting components of tribunal decisions. The member collaborates in panel discussions, ensures that appeals are adjudicated equitably, and applies relevant regulations consistently. Attention to detail, independence in judgment, and familiarity with pension governance issues are essential aspects of this role.
MEMBER, ENERGY AND PETROLEUM TRIBUNAL
Job Reference No: V/NO. 37/2025
Vacancy: 3
Posted On: 21 November 2025
Closing Date: 5 December 2025
Job Description
The member participates in adjudicating disputes arising within the energy and petroleum sectors. This includes reviewing complaints, licensing issues, tariff disputes, regulatory compliance matters, and any conflict under the Energy Act or Petroleum Act.
Key responsibilities include hearing cases, evaluating factual and legal evidence, interpreting sectoral regulations, and contributing to tribunal decisions. The member works closely with other tribunal officials to ensure that decisions uphold industry standards, foster fair competition, and support consumer protection. The role requires strong analytical ability and understanding of the energy and petroleum regulatory environment.
CHAIRPERSON, ENERGY AND PETROLEUM TRIBUNAL
Job Reference No: V/NO. 36/2025
Vacancy: 1
Posted On: 21 November 2025
Closing Date: 5 December 2025
Job Description
The Chairperson leads the Energy and Petroleum Tribunal in the management of disputes relating to energy generation, distribution, petroleum operations, and licensing issues. This role involves steering tribunal processes, presiding over hearings, and ensuring compliance with legislative and procedural frameworks.
Responsibilities include assigning matters to members, coordinating deliberations, preparing and issuing determinations, and ensuring that decisions contribute to regulatory stability. The chairperson plays a vital role in maintaining independence, ensuring efficiency, and upholding fairness throughout tribunal proceedings. The role requires ability to manage complex technical disputes and provide sound leadership.
MEMBER, MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES TRIBUNAL (NON-ADVOCATE)
Job Reference No: V/NO. 35/2025
Vacancy: 2
Posted On: 21 November 2025
Closing Date: 5 December 2025
Job Description
This member position supports the tribunal in resolving conflicts arising under the Micro and Small Enterprises Act. The role involves participating in hearings that address disputes related to enterprise registration, compliance, financing issues, and operational challenges experienced by micro and small enterprises.
The member examines evidence, contributes to deliberations, and assists in drafting tribunal decisions. The position emphasizes a practical understanding of enterprise dynamics, administrative processes, and dispute resolution principles. The member is expected to help ensure that resolutions are fair, timely, and supportive of sector growth.
MEMBER, MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES TRIBUNAL (ADVOCATE)
Job Reference No: V/NO. 34/2025
Vacancy: 2
Posted On: 21 November 2025
Closing Date: 5 December 2025
Job Description
The member serves on the tribunal handling appeals and disputes affecting micro and small enterprises, with a focus on legal interpretation and procedural guidance. Responsibilities include participating in hearings, analyzing regulatory compliance matters, offering legal interpretation of statutes, and drafting or contributing to tribunal decisions.
The advocate member supports the chairperson and collaborates with non-advocate members to ensure that decisions follow due process and legal standards. The role requires strong legal reasoning, adherence to tribunal procedures, and commitment to objective decision-making.
