Our Mandate

The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) was established in June 1969 and is currently constituted under the Service Commissions Act No. 10 of 2016. The Commission is responsible for the human resource management of teachers in the public teaching service of Zambia, including: - Recruitment and appointment of teachers into the public service - Deployment, transfer and promotion of teachers across provinces and districts - Confirmation of appointments and management of service records - Handling discipline, grievances and separation from service - Providing policy guidance on teacher establishment and staffing norms The Commission works closely with the Ministry of Education, the Teaching Council of Zambia, and provincial and district education offices to ensure every Zambian child is taught by a qualified, motivated and well-managed teacher.