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We’re hiring: Head Chef & Assistant Sous Chef
Riverside Farm Institute is looking for two passionate, creative culinary professionals to join our kitchen team in Kafue, Zambia.
We specialise in plant-based cuisine that celebrates the best of both worlds — the rich, earthy depth of traditional Zambian cooking and the breadth of international vegan cuisine. From nshima and chibwabwa to Mediterranean mezze, Asian-inspired stir-fries, and Middle Eastern grain bowls — our table is a meeting place of flavours.
Open roles:

Head Chef — lead our kitchen, shape the menu, mentor the team
Assistant Sous Chef — skilled, eager, ready to grow

Head Chef responsibilities include:

Crafting a diverse vegan menu spanning Zambian tradition and international cuisine
Managing the kitchen food budget and controlling costs
Overseeing stock levels, ordering, and minimising waste
Mentoring and developing the kitchen team
Maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation

Looking ahead:

As RFI grows its educational programmes, we envision the Head Chef playing a key role in teaching vegan cookery — sharing skills with students, community members, and future chefs. A passion for passing on knowledge is a real advantage.
Education
We’re looking for people who:

Have a genuine passion for vegan and whole-food cooking
Are confident cooking both Zambian and international dishes
Can work creatively with seasonal, farm-fresh produce
Have an interest in food education and skills sharing
Thrive in a values-driven, community-oriented environment

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At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.
 
Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.
 
Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
 
Job description:

Purpose
Responsible for identifying staff training development needs and for planning, organizing, and conducting appropriate training and assessments for engineering and operational employees across the site to achieve maximum competence, maintain, and improve the efficiency of Mechanical maintenance and operations.
 
Key Responsibilities
This position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment, and quality, as well as finance, human resources, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function. An individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty satisfactorily, including:

Liaise with relevant sections within the engineering department to determine mechanical training and development needs in line with KMP’s short- and long-term operational needs
Liaise with the planning section to determine training needs related to machine breakdowns and defects.
Review and determine the needs and competence levels of employees.
Consolidate a Mechanical technical training plan to meet all operational and maintenance needs and deliver training to bridge gaps in employees’ skills and knowledge.
Develop mechanical training packages (both theory and practical) according to identified training needs and maintain them to acceptable standards.
Updating existing Mechanical training packages
Select appropriate training methods or activities for implementation.
Liaise with trainees’ supervisors on training schedules and ensure timely delivery of training.
Assess/evaluate instructional effectiveness and determine the impact of training on learners’ skills and KPIs through Planned Tasks Observations
Carry out training needs identification during breakdowns, shutdowns, and planned maintenance jobs to formulate training programs to close the gap (lacking skills and knowledge) in employees
Maintain and manage training records and training matrices for all trainees in the approved Training/Learning management system
Develop and maintain productive relations and effective communication with stakeholders to establish training needs and report on training progress.
Practices safe work habits and follows general safety procedures
Ensure that company procedures and safety regulations are reinforced to minimize accidents and optimize production.
Maintaining an appropriate reporting schedule as determined by the Senior Specialist, Technical
Any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the supervisor in line with effective operations of the Training Department.

 
Qualifications

Minimum Technician or Technology Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
Technical Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Teaching Methodology from a recognized institution.
All academic qualifications and results must be verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

 
Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ Mechanical work experience in the Mining Industry
Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Training and Development field, preferably in a Mining environment.

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

High level of communication skills and the ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
Good ability to interact with team members and trainees effectively
Good ability to report and interact with senior maintenance and operations leadership effectively
Ability to identify and suggest changes to maintenance and operational practices
Good at implementing changes in training practice

Systematic monitoring and assessment skills

 
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Standby and overtime where required
Work effectively with minimum supervision
Working at heights
Exposure to dust, heat, noise and chemicals
Skilled user of Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

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Overview
We are Recruiting!
Our client, a Agricultural Drone Operations and Precision Farming, is looking for a Agricultural Drone Operations to join their team in Mazabuka .
If you are interested or would like to know more, please click the link below:
Key Responsibilities

Act as the main point of contact for farmers, providing technical support and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
Coordinate spare parts, warranty assessments, and inventory management to minimise downtime and maintain efficient service delivery.
Oversee stock management of drones, equipment, and spare parts to ensure operational readiness.
Travel to farms across Zambia to demonstrate agricultural drone solutions and support business development activities.
Support the setup and expansion of regional service operations and field teams.
Monitor field operations during spray season and ensure smooth coordination between technical and operational teams.
Work closely with administration teams to ensure timely invoicing and efficient operational processes.
Identify and develop new business opportunities within the agricultural drone sector and related markets.
Develop hands-on technical knowledge of drone maintenance and repair.
Lead and grow operational teams while maintaining strong service standards and customer relationships.
Resolve operational challenges proactively and ensure overall business efficiency.

Requirements

Experience in the agriculture sector is an advantage.
Experience in the drone industry is beneficial but not essential.
Drone pilot or operator certification is an added advantage; training may be provided for the right candidate.
Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel extensively within Zambia.
Valid driver’s licence preferred.

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About Talent House Ltd: 
We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain.
About the role:
We are hiring experienced loan sales professionals with proven ability to originate payroll and salary-backed loans within Zambia’s government and formal employment sectors. This role is performance-intensive and suited for candidates who already understand payroll lending cycles, employer onboarding, and institutional relationship management.
Key Responsibilities:

Acquire payroll and salary-backed loan customers
Conduct institutional activations and employer visits
Drive monthly loan disbursement targets
Support onboarding and verification processes
Maintain strong customer retention and referral pipelines

Desired Skills and Experience 

Minimum 2 years experience in:
Microfinance
Payroll lending
Banking sales
Loan origination
Existing relationships within:
Government institutions
Schools
Hospitals
Formal employers
are a major advantage
Proven monthly disbursement performance history
Strong understanding of payroll-based credit assessment
Experience handling customer onboarding and KYC processes

Compensation:
The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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About Talent House Ltd: 
We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain.
About the role:
Mighty Fin is hiring experienced SME finance sales professionals capable of originating and managing relationships with growth-stage small businesses. Candidates must understand SME cashflow behavior, informal market ecosystems, and working capital financing structures.
Key Responsibilities:

Source and onboard SME borrowers
Conduct business assessments and customer visits
Build long-term merchant relationships
Drive SME portfolio growth while maintaining portfolio quality
Support collections follow-up where required

Desired Skills and Experience 

Minimum 2–3 years experience in:
SME lending
Microfinance
Business banking
Merchant acquisition
Asset finance
Existing SME networks within markets, retail clusters, or trade ecosystems preferred
Strong understanding of:
Working capital lending
Merchant finance
Inventory cycles
SME cashflow behavior
Proven experience meeting loan disbursement and portfolio targets

Compensation:
The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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About Talent House Ltd: 
We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain.
About the role:
We are hiring aggressive, high-performing field acquisition agents with direct experience selling financial products to underserved and informal market customers. This role is ideal for candidates who already understand mass-market lending, mobile financial services, and high-volume field acquisition environments.
Key Responsibilities:

Conduct field activations and customer acquisition campaigns
Drive loan application onboarding and digital adoption
Build referral pipelines within communities and informal markets
Achieve aggressive weekly and monthly sales targets
Support portfolio quality through customer education and follow-up

Desired Skills and Experience 

Minimum 2 years experience in:
Microfinance
Mobile money
Digital lending
FMCG field sales
Telecom sales
Proven ability to meet daily and monthly acquisition targets
Strong understanding of:
Informal sector customer behavior
Agent-led acquisition
Community activations
Digital onboarding
Comfortable working in high-volume field environments

Compensation:
The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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