the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

What the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) does

The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) is the statutory professional regulatory body for engineers and engineering technicians in Zambia, established under the EIZ Act No. 17 of 2010 (with its predecessor institutional lineage dating back to 1953). Headquartered in Lusaka with a 61-person staff, EIZ registers approximately 65,000 members across grades including Honorary Fellow, Fellow, Corporate Member, Graduate Engineer, Technician, and Student, and issues the practicing certificates legally required to operate as an engineer in Zambia.

Its operations revolve around three workstreams: (1) regulatory — registration, licensing, professional discipline, and pursuit of international recognition through the International Engineering Alliance and the Washington Accord; (2) member services — a benovelent Engineering Fund, continuing professional development (CPD) training, and a partnership with the Project Management Institute (PMI) that expands the CPD catalogue; and (3) ecosystem engagement — strategic partnerships with the Higher Education Authority (HEA) on programme accreditation, the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) on mutual recognition, the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) on media visibility, and the Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA) on skills alignment. A proposed government alliance under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) would, if executed, embed the institution into state infrastructure-spending channels.

The technology core is the EIZDMIS online portal, which manages member records, subscriptions, and fee processing, complemented by mobile registration drives conducted across Zambia's provinces to convert unregistered practitioners. EIZ is structured as a nonprofit, with operating revenue derived from individual membership subscriptions (e.g., Graduate Engineer K260 total), practicing license fees, corporate membership fees, CPD course income, and contributions to the Engineering Fund. The institution maintains an annual governance cadence, with its 69th Annual General Meeting held in April 2026 under a re-elected presidency.

Name

the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

Legal name

Engineering Institution of Zambia

Website

https://eiz.org.zm

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) is the statutory regulator for engineers in Zambia, established under EIZ Act No. 17 of 2010. From Lusaka, it registers ~65,000 members, issues practicing licenses, runs CPD, and operates the EIZDMIS online membership portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Engineering Regulation

NAICS

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Regulatory Authorities & Commissions (Cross-Sector) (EDADAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

Keywords

• Engineering professional regulation
• Professional membership services
• Engineering accreditation
• Continuing professional development
• Statutory regulatory body

Headquarters

HQ city

Lusaka

HQ country

Zambia

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees collected from individual engineers, technologists, technicians, and craftspersons at various class levels
2. Practicing License Fees: Fees for annual practicing certificates required for engineering professionals and organizations to operate legally
3. CPD Training Programs: Continuing Professional Development workshops and training sessions including PMI partnership certifications
4. Corporate Membership Fees: Registration and annual fees for engineering organizations and units
5. Benevolent Fund: Member support fund providing financial assistance to members in hardship; example grant of K17,000 to Master Craftsperson Eric Chisanga

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) is the statutory regulatory body for engineering professionals in Zambia, established under the EIZ Act No. 17 of 2010. It registers and licenses engineers, technologists, technicians, and craftspersons, and accredits engineering programs at higher education institutions. The institution issues practicing licenses, runs the EIZDMIS online member management platform, and delivers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs through workshops and partnerships.

Product overview

The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) is a statutory professional regulatory body governed by the EIZ Act No. 17 of 2010. It offers a digital membership platform (EIZDMIS) for online registration, renewals, and credential management, complemented by in-person services including Mobile Registration Drives and physical inspections. The institution provides Continuing Professional Development through EIZ-PMI partnerships and accredited training workshops, manages engineering program accreditation under IEA Washington Accord standards, publishes The Engineering Echo newsletter, and operates member support services including the Benevolent Fund and Engineering Fund. Key governance services include Practicing Licenses, Elections Management, and Annual Meetings/Symposia for Zambia's approximately 65,000 engineering professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EIZ-PMI Professional Development Partnership: Collaborative professional development program with Project Management Institute offering CPD training and certifications
• EIZ Engineering Accreditation Committee
• Engineering Registration Board (EngRB)
• EIZDMIS
• The Engineering Echo

Products and services

• EIZDMIS (Database Management and Information System)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,500 engineering professionals attended the 2026 AGM and Symposium
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Higher Education Authority (HEA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025MoU between HEA and EIZ establishes framework for cooperation in evaluation, auditing, and accreditation of engineering programmes at NQF Levels 7 and 8. Engineering programmes must first be approved through EIZ's Engineering Accreditation Committee before HEA grants final accreditation.
• Project Management Institute (PMI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025EIZ-PMI partnership provides Zambian engineers with access to PMI certifications (PMP, CAPM, PMI-CP), structured CPD training programs, and 20% discount for paid-up EIZ members. Programs include bid preparation, project management, construction professional certification, and technology training aligned with local industry needs and global standards.
• Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 September 2024MoU signed for media partnership focused on three key areas: educate, inform, and increase visibility. Partnership enables EIZ to reach its 65,000+ members and public through ZNBC platform, communicating institutional mandate, professional expertise, and public safety awareness regarding unregistered engineering practitioners.
• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024MoU with ECSA to strengthen cooperation in engineering education, accreditation, professional registration, and capacity building. Strategic partnership supports EIZ's efforts to attain provisional or full signatory status to the International Engineering Alliance, particularly under the Washington Accord.
• Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Agency (TEVETA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 September 2022Agreement for implementation under Skills Development Fund enables EIZ and Lusaka Business and Technical College (LBTC) to provide specific short courses in electrical wiring according to Zambia Code of Practice. Training enhances skills of craftsperson and technician members in electrical installations, safety, and standards.
• Lusaka Business and Technical College (LBTC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 September 2022Partner institution for TEVETA-funded skills development program providing electrical wiring training to EIZ craftsperson and technician members. LBTC delivers curriculum aligned with Zambia Code of Practice for wiring of premises.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Engineers Registration Board of Sierra Leone: Statutory registration and licensing body for engineers in Sierra Leone under the Sierra Leone Council of Registered Engineers. Comparable mandate at smaller scale in a different African geography.

Direct peers

• Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK): Statutory professional body for engineers in Kenya offering registration, CPD, and policy advocacy. Comparable in mandate, tiered membership structure, and emerging-market regulatory profile to EIZ's role in Zambia.
• Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA): Statutory regulator for the engineering profession in South Africa under the Engineering Profession Act. Direct counterpart to EIZ as a national engineering registration, licensing, and accreditation body; already an MoU partner of EIZ for Washington Accord pathway support.
• Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers (ZIE): National professional body representing engineers in Zimbabwe, similarly structured around membership grades, CPD, and accreditation of engineering programs in a SADC neighbor. Closely comparable in scale, mandate, and regional context to EIZ.
• Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE): Ghana's chartered professional engineering body with similar responsibilities for registration, CPD, and engineering standards advocacy. Comparable regional peer serving an adjacent West African engineering profession.
• Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN): Statutory federal regulator of engineering practice in Nigeria, including practitioner registration, firm accreditation, and program accreditation. Closest large-market analogue to EIZ's Engineering Registration Board function.
• Botswana Institute of Engineers (BIE): National professional body representing engineers in Botswana. Comparable in size and SADC regional positioning; relevant peer for cross-border accreditation and mobility discussions.

Broad incumbents

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE): UK-registered charity and royal chartered body for civil engineers globally, with ~95k members across 150+ countries. Comparable in CPD/credentialing and professional membership mechanics, but operating at far larger global scale and as a broader incumbent than EIZ's national regulatory scope.
• Engineers Australia: Established national engineering professional body offering Chartered status, accreditation of programs, and CPD; a Washington Accord signatory. A useful benchmark for the scale of accreditation, CPD, and international mobility EIZ is targeting via IEA engagement.

Emerging players

• Project Management Institute (PMI): Global professional body for project managers offering PMP, CAPM, and PMI-CP certifications. Already a strategic CPD partner of EIZ, offering engineering-focused credentialing adjacent to - but not directly competing with - EIZ's engineering licensure scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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