PATENT AND DESIGN EXAMINER
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Patent and Design Examiner.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- O’Level Certificate or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Sciences or any Engineering field from a recognized and accredited institution (required).
- Diploma in Law or Intellectual Property Law (added advantage).
- At least two (2) years post-qualification experience in intellectual property (added advantage).
- Computer literacy.
- Demonstrated integrity and upright character.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Examine applications for patents, industrial designs, utility models, and integrated circuits to ensure compliance with the Patents Act.
- Apply legal principles to determine registrability of industrial property.
- Handle post-examination processes in line with the Patents Act.
- Conduct prior art searches to assess novelty and non-obviousness of inventions.
- Perform manual and electronic searches to verify originality.
- Assess technical and legal aspects affecting patentability and entitlement.
- Prepare technical reports and recommendations on patentability.
- Contribute to the compilation and publication of the Industrial Property Journal.
- Liaise with applicants and agents to resolve disputes.
- Support review and appeal processes, including court-related documentation.
- Maintain quality standards within the Industrial Property system.
- Stay updated with current research and best practices.
- Provide technical analysis to support decision-making.
- Utilize system functionalities to resolve queries and improve service delivery.
- Ensure effective resolution of client concerns.
Salary
Grade C4: E212,912 – E239,634 per annum.
COPYRIGHT EXAMINER
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Copyright Examiner.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB), BCom Law, or BA Law (required).
- Diploma in Intellectual Property Law (added advantage).
- Experience in Intellectual Property Law (added advantage).
- At least two (2) years post-qualification experience in intellectual property (added advantage).
- Computer literacy.
- Demonstrated integrity and upright character.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Examine applications for accreditation of producers, right holders, and importers of audio-visual works.
- Maintain updated records of accredited stakeholders.
- Process copyright applications at local, regional, and international levels.
- Manage IPAS or related systems to ensure efficient workflow.
- Oversee the application of security devices on audio-visual works.
- Maintain records of inventory returns submitted by accredited entities.
- Record copyright works published in Eswatini and issue certificates.
- Maintain up-to-date databases on works, rights holders, and security devices.
- Provide information on copyright and related rights.
- Address client queries related to intellectual property matters.
- Participate in enforcement and awareness initiatives.
- Deliver client-focused services aligned with customer needs.
Salary
Grade C4: E212,912 – E239,634 per annum.
TRADEMARKS EXAMINER
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Trademarks Examiner.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) (required).
- Diploma in Intellectual Property Law (added advantage).
- At least two (2) years post-qualification experience in intellectual property (added advantage).
- Computer literacy.
- Demonstrated integrity and upright character.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Examine trademark applications to ensure compliance with the Trademarks Act.
- Conduct pre-application searches using internal and external databases.
- Search national, regional, and international trademark registers.
- Assess registrability based on legal requirements.
- Communicate examination outcomes to applicants and agents.
- Recommend acceptance or rejection of trademark applications.
- Prepare formal reports and documentation for pre- and post-registration processes.
- Handle post-examination procedures.
- Contribute to the Industrial Property Journal.
- Maintain data quality within the Trademark system.
- Stay updated with research and best practices.
- Provide technical analysis and support decision-making.
- Utilize system functionalities to resolve operational challenges.
- Ensure effective resolution of client concerns.
Salary
Grade C4: E212,912 – E239,634 per annum.
Application Process
Applicants must submit an application letter, Curriculum Vitae, and certified copies of tertiary certificates to the Executive Secretary, Civil Service Commission.
Foreign qualifications must be verified by the Eswatini Qualifications Authority (EQA). Applicants who do not meet the stated requirements should not apply, as their applications will not be considered.
Note: If no response is received within one (1) month after the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.
Closing Date: 11 May 2026
