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MPower Ventures is a pan-African, venture-backed start-up leading the change in clean energy innovation. We are transforming the renewable energy landscape by deploying cutting-edge solar solutions that empower households and businesses across Africa. As we expand, we are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial Head of Engineering to join our team and elevate our technical capabilities.
In this pivotal role, you will lead and oversee the full spectrum of our solar projects — from initial feasibility studies through to detailed system design, installation support, and post-commissioning client engagement. You will harness your technical expertise to lead the technical team and drive the development of robust, efficient solar energy systems tailored to diverse customer needs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and a high level of system performance. Your leadership will not only guide project execution, but also set the stage for continuous improvement and innovation within our technical processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. System Design & Engineering
Detailed System Design: Use advanced software tools (PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, SketchUp) to create comprehensive electrical and mechanical designs.
Component Selection: Recommend critical components such as inverters, modules, racking systems, and batteries (for hybrid setups).
Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs): Produce electrical schematics ensuring full compliance with industry codes (NEC, IEC, etc.).
2. Technical Documentation
Proposals & BOQs: Develop technical sections for client proposals and bids, including detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
Technical Reports: Prepare reports on energy yield analysis and provide optional financial modeling inputs.
Tender Submissions: Contribute to RFPs by preparing specifications, compliance matrices, and detailed drawings.
3. Installation & Commissioning Support
Oversee subcontractor work, ensuring quality standards and adherence to project timelines.
Develop protocols and verify system performance against design expectations.
Ensure that all installations meet local standards and safety regulations.
Travel to project sites and supervise construction
4. Project Management Support
Develop technical project timelines and coordinate closely with procurement, logistics and installations teams.
Assist with cost estimation, budgeting, and value engineering initiatives.
Act as a bridge between the technical team and other departments (sales, procurement, site teams).
5. Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Attend meetings with potential clients to address technical queries and provide expert advice.
Conduct training sessions for facility managers and deliver comprehensive manuals and maintenance guides.
6. Process & Standards Development
Develop and implement standard design templates and quality checklists.
Recommend and implement design and performance monitoring tools.
Apply learnings from ongoing projects to enhance processes and scaling strategies.
7. Lead, mentor, and motivate the technical team to meet set goals.
Directly supervise your technical team ensuring their daily activities are well planned and that projects are delivered to a high standard level to ensure clients satisfaction.
Collaborate with the Country Directors to define priorities, maintain open communication with the Global Management Team.
Who we are looking for:
Location
Globally in hybrid setup (project locations/remote), frequent travels are necessary..
Skill set
Proven track record and strong background in solar engineering and renewable energy systems.
Proficient in industry-standard design software such as PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD, and SketchUp.
Highly analytical with the ability to perform energy audits and yield analyses.
Experienced in managing complex, multi-phase projects in a fast-paced startup environment.
Excellent communication skills in English to effectively liaise with technical teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, coordinating efforts with sales, procurement, and installation teams.
Proven experience in C&I solar (capacity: 100kW and more) is mandatory.
Qualification and experience
Master of Engineering in Renewable/Solar/Electrical Energy Engineering, or a closely related field is required + a minimum of 6 year experience in a similar role.
Professional certifications in solar or renewable energy engineering are highly desirable.
Application Process
Are you ready to make a significant impact on the future of clean energy across Africa and drive our innovative projects forward? We invite you to apply.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSC) is a Commercial Water Utility Company incorporated under the Companies Act (Cap 388 of the Laws of Zambia) as a limited liability company (by shares) in December 2008. LpWSC was specifically established to provide water supply and sanitation services to all the people in all the Areas of Luapula Province (Urban and Rural areas). Operations of the Company began in 2009, and the Company is currently operating in Six (6) out of the Twelve (12) districts of the province, namely: Mansa, Samfya, Kawambwa, Mwense, Nchelenge, and Chienge districts. LpWSC now seeks to recruit high profile, self-motivated, innovative, honest, committed, adequately and appropriately experienced, dynamic, and skilled individual to fill the following position of District Manager
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To plan, coordinate and manage the operations of the district in line with the Company’s mandate to ensure effective provision of water supply and sanitation services as well as to ensure that the district is commercially viable and provides excellent customer care services.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES)
1.Supply Water and provide Sanitation Services to customers in the district and in line with the Company Work Plans and in accordance with Service Level Guarantees and Agreements.
2.Supervise and prioritize commercial operations to ensure the district operates as a financially viability Business Unit that exceeds the set targets and minimum service guarantees. Clean Water, Better Health
3.Prepares District Work Plans and Budgets for consolidation and approval and thereafter monitors the budget to ensure that District operations are kept within the approved budget.
4.Prepares and Implement District Work Plans according to agreed periodic targets, assigns work and monitors the work activities of subordinates in order to meet the set targets.
5.Implements the Planned Maintenance Program in the district in order to maintain all equipment, network and facilities which support continued service delivery and no down time.
6.Ensures excellent water quality to customers in the district in according with ZABS quality standards and NWASCO criteria.
7.Ensures excellent customer service by ensuring 95 percent of customer complaints and queries are resolved with service guarantee timelines and carries out customer care initiatives.
8.Sets the performance targets for subordinate staff in line with company targets, and supervises, motivates, disciplines staff in the district in order to achieve set objectives and targets
9.Ensures adherence to safety and health guidelines to ensure safe operating environment for all staff in the district.
10.Ensures that company property is maintained and preserved
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of University-Entry Qualification Grades in Five (5) “O” levels, which must include Credits or Better in English and Mathematics.
2. First Degree in Engineering or Business Discipline, a First Degree in Civil Engineering will be an Added Advantage
3. Minimum of Five (5) years’ traceable Relevant Experience, with at least Three (3) of these Working Years in similar position.
4. A member of a relevant Professional Body / Institute
5. Valid and Clean SADC Driver’s License
OTHER COMPETENCIES / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
Clean Water, Better Health
1. Excellent Strategic/Business planning skills
2. Highly developed leadership qualities
3. Excellent supervisory skills
4. Excellent Oral and written communications skills
5. Good command of ICT literate
6. Outstanding interpersonal skills
7. Result-oriented, organized and focused
8. Honest and reliable with high moral strength
9. Proven integrity, professionalism, accountability and innovation
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should apply online via website https://www.lpwsc.co.zm/careers.php on or before Friday, September 19th 2025.
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Mbereshi College of Nursing and Midwifery, a faith-based institution committed to excellence in training healthcare professionals, invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Senior Tutor.
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POSITION: Sales Assistants (x4)
DEPARTMENT: Sales
REPORTS TO: Store Manager
Job Summary: Our client, a Furniture and Electronics store is looking for Sales Assistants within Lusaka. The Sales Assistant will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service, driving sales, and ensuring customer satisfaction within the furniture store. The role requires an individual with proven furniture sales experience and the ability to understand customer needs, recommend suitable products, and support the overall store operations.
Key Responsibilities

Greet, assist, and guide customers in selecting furniture products that meet their needs, preferences, and budget.
Provide detailed information on product features, materials, functionality, pricing, and after-sales services.
Meet and exceed monthly/quarterly sales targets set by management.
Maintain knowledge of current furniture trends, designs, and inventory.
Prepare quotations, process orders, and ensure proper documentation of sales transactions.
Assist in arranging, displaying, and replenishing showroom furniture to maintain a visually appealing store environment.
Handle customer queries, complaints, and returns in a professional and timely manner.
Collaborate with warehouse and delivery teams to ensure smooth product dispatch and timely delivery.
Keep accurate records of sales, customer interactions, and stock levels.
Support promotional activities, marketing campaigns, and in-store events.
Adhere to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and standard operating procedures.

Qualifications and Skills

Grade 12 Certificate
Diploma in sales and Marketing
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a furniture store (mandatory).
At least 3 years’ proven experience as a Sales Assistant or in a sales/customer service role.
Strong knowledge of furniture products, materials, and industry trends.
Excellent sales and negotiation skills with a record of accomplishment of achieving sales targets.
Proficiency in basic computer applications (POS systems, MS Office).
Good organizational skills with attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

Customer-oriented with a friendly and approachable demeanour
Confident, persuasive, and results-driven.
Team player with a positive attitude.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.

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JOB DETAILS:
Duties And Responsibilities
1. Receive ITE’s (Instructions To Escort) from clients on trucks to be escorted and to collect information on departed trucks, number of trucks and their respective routes and destinations and ensure accurate loading onto Truck Monitoring Systems.
2. Ensure available personnel and assign security escort guards to the different dispatch locations as per client’s requirements.
3. Prepare daily convoy request for the day and send for payment.
4. Ensure security escort guards report to control office on the position of the convoy and ensuring that each convoy is monitored.
5. Update Truck Monitoring Systems and Client WhatsApp group with position of trucks as per reports.
6. Do complete handovers from one Control Room Operator to another.
7. Verify Truck Monitoring System.
8. Give summary position of all trucks and highlight all incidents, delays, and accidents.
9. Ensure duty handover is signed. To make sure that all breakdowns, delays, incidents, accidents are reported to the client on time and appropriate action is taken.
10. Attend to client queries in a timely manner.
11. Ensure adherence to escort procedures and the respective escalation steps to be taken in cases of breakdown, incident, or emergency.
12. Generating daily reports such as summary reports, tracking reports, staff registers.
13. Ensure all tracking devices are working and trucks monitored accordingly
Qualifications/Requirements:

Computer literate, MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook
Previous experience will be an added advantage. Must have a combination of experience and training (Diploma or Degree in Information and Technology) which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Attention to detail
Able to function calmly during a crisis.
Must be a resident of Kitwe or willing to relocate (strictly)

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Are you a passionate graduate seeking a dynamic career? Alistair Logistics Zambia invites you to join our team and explore the exciting realm of logistics. We offer challenging opportunities, a supportive environment for growth, and a chance to make a meaningful impact. Ready to launch your career? Apply now!
Minimum Requirements: 

A Bachelor’s degree
+75% Aptitude pass mark
Computer literate
Fluent in English
French and Swahili would be an added advantage
Flexible and passionate about Logistics
Good character references
Willingness to relocate to the border after completion of the program

Duration of the program: 
3 – 6 months (promotion opportunity when vacancy arise)
Responsibilities: 

Kasumbalesa Border Tracking
Responsible Monitoring Kasumbalesa Border Status Updates sheet ensuring all relevant fields have been updated as and when status changes at the border through constant liaison with border teams
Responsible for ensuring that the relevant daily status update is reflected per vehicle undergoing clearance
Ensuring all mandatory documents, i.e., Sydonia Declarations, have been uploaded as soon as vehicle status has been marked as “Clearance Complete”
Pushing all relevant stakeholders to move trucks from the borders as soon as vehicles have been cleared, liaising closing with SCT Teams, Alistair RF Teams and Border Teams
Required to gain a firm understanding of how all internal systems operate, i.e., Telematics, Forms on Fire and Smartsheets, to enable effective job completion
Monitor pre-alerts dashboard and escalate where necessary
Monitoring Secondary Pre-Alert Dashboard
Identify areas of improvement within the process
Raise escalations to management
Coordinate with direct report lines
Perform any other duties assigned by the management

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Position: Physiotherapist
Reports To: Medical Director/ HOD- Physiotherapy
Principal Responsibilities

Collaborate with patients Doctors for referral notes and medical history.
Review and elaborate patient through tests, movements and conversation.
Create and implement treatment care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
Establish patient’s goalposts with physician, surgeons and health care team.
Schedule exercises and therapies for patients.
Observe and review patient progress.
Assist and demonstrate proper stretches, techniques, exercise moves and equipment uses.
Educate patient’s family members on the patient’s treatment plan.
Document patient’s medical progress and treatment, record notes to update medical conditions.

a.     Experience and Qualifications:

Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy.
At least (3) three years of relevant work experience working in a hospital or physical rehabilitation setting.

b.     Skills & Competences

Able to mentor and lead.
Able to perform CPR or additional emergency procedures if needed.
Good interpersonal skills and communication skills with a wide variety of patients and medical staff.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft office suite.
Compassionate and sensitive to patients needs and concerns.
Willing to collaborate with team members.

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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CLERK (PERMANENT POSITION)
CERBA LANCET ZAMBIA LIMITED
THIS POSITION WILL BE BASED AT THE LUSAKA MAIN LABORATORY
Key Competency Requirements:

Relevant Accounting Qualification
Membership to ZICA
Minimum two years relevant working experience
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must have data entry experience
Ability to communicate effectively
Excellent telephone and email etiquette
Must be computer literate
Ability to work in a pressurized environment
Must have attention to detail

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and Issue Customer Bills, Invoices and Statements.
Prepare and Issue insurance claims including processing of NHIMA claims for all sites
Accurate processing of un-billed accounts to Final billed accounts.
Maintaining compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Maintain up-to-date billing system.
Perform Account reconciliations.
Monitor Customer Account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
Generate and Review Accounts Receivables aging to ensure compliance.
Investigate and resolve customer queries.
Process adjustments.
Process suspense accounts
Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally.
Collect data and prepare reports, clearly detailing accounts receivable status.
Reconciliation of daily cashiering activities across all sites

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About the Role:
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Retail to lead and oversee our retail operations across all Mercury Express Logistics locations. This role is responsible for driving retail performance, leading teams, optimizing customer experience, and delivering revenue growth in line with the company’s objectives.
Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement the overall retail strategy in alignment with company goals.
Lead, coach, and manage retail teams to achieve sales targets and deliver exceptional customer service.
Monitor store performance, analyze sales trends, and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
Oversee retail budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure profitability.
Ensure operational efficiency across all retail outlets, including inventory management and visual merchandising.
Develop and implement training programs to enhance staff performance and product knowledge.
Collaborate with marketing and product teams to execute promotions and launch new products.
Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety standards, and legal requirements.
Identify new market opportunities and recommend new store locations or closures based on performance metrics.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in retail management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
Proven track record of managing multi-location retail operations and driving sales growth.
Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire high performance.
Solid understanding of retail metrics, P&L management, and customer service excellence.
Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in retail management systems and data analysis tools.

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