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The Board of Mwense Trades Training Institute (MwTTI) under the Ministry of Technology and Science of the Republic of Zambia, situated in Mwense in Luapula Province, is looking for suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions.
(1) LECTURER – AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING (1)
JOB PURPOSE
To undertake the preparation and delivery of training to impart knowledge, attitudes and skills in students.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and deliver theoretical and practical learning of high standards

Maintaining a teaching file

Assess students by administering assignments and tests

Maintain students’ performance records

Maintain order and discipline among students

Participate in designing, marketing and implementation of viable programmes and projects

Coordinate with other staff in ensuring institute objectives are achieved

Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Full Grade twelve (12) or equivalent Certificate with credits or better in five subjects

Advanced Certificate/ Diploma in Automotive Mechanics

Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)

Certificate in Teaching methodology

TEVETA accredited trainer is an added advantage

Two (2) years Teaching/practical experience preferably in a TEVET Institution

Good facilitation and interpersonal skills

2.0 LECTURER – ENGINEERING DRAWING (1)
JOB PURPOSE
To undertake the preparation and delivery of training to impart knowledge, attitudes and skills in students.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and deliver theoretical and practical learning of high standards

Maintaining a teaching file

Assess students by administering assignments and tests

Maintain students’ performance records

Maintain order and discipline among students

Participate in designing, marketing and implementation of viable programmes & projects

Coordinate with other staff in ensuring institute objectives are achieved

Any other duties assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Full Grade twelve (12) or equivalent Certificate with credits or better in five subjects

Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Electrical, Automotive or any Engineering program

Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)

Certificate in Teaching methodology

TEVETA accredited trainer is an added advantage

Two (2) years teaching/practical experience preferably in a TEVET Institution

Good facilitation and interpersonal skills

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Title: Office Coordinator
The Zambian Carnivore Programme (ZCP) is a passionate Zambian conservation organization committed to protecting large carnivores and the ecosystems they depend on. Our work is built on a four-part approach: science, action, leadership, and coexistence. Our Headquarters is located at the South Luangwa Area Management Unit of DNPW in Mfuwe and our office there includes over 30 employees. We are currently seeking an Office Coordinator, who will be responsible for the oversight of day-to-day operations of the ZCP Headquarters, including management of office staff, procurement, inventory, general maintenance, the workshop with a fleet of 10 vehicles, and office petty cash.
Category: Office and Administrative Work
Location: Mfuwe, Zambia
Required Qualifications and Skills:

Knowledge of best practices regarding inventory and procurement.
Experience overseeing small to medium-sized teams
Computer literate and very proficient in using Microsoft Excel and other software to track inventory and finances, and analyse vehicle usage and efficiency.
Very proactive with excellent communication (frequency and quality)
Good time management and problem-solving skills
Previous experience in camp/lodge management is highly preferable.
Knowledge of vehicles, mechanics, and construction an advantage, as well as ability to drive manual vehicles.

Key Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Office Coordinator position include but are not restricted to:

Oversee day-to-day operations of the office and camp, including office staff.
Procure all supplies, equipment, and vehicle parts for ZCP Luangwa operations.
Manage petty cash distributions and accounting for office purchases and keep track of budgets.
Carry out and report on regular asset inventories.
Oversee controls, orders, and stock keeping of all consumables, equipment and fuel with use of appropriate systems to ensure there is no opportunity for theft or wastage.
Oversee maintenance of all buildings and equipment.
Oversee office and camp improvements within budget and guidance of management
Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting on all usage and work done on company vehicles.
Organise weekly meetings with Luangwa managers to review operations and vehicle status.

To apply, follow the link and complete the Google Form by 18 May 2025.
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QUANTITY SURVEYORS
We seek to engage skilled Quantity Surveyors to support project development and operations for the team.
Key Responsibilities:
– Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for mining and infrastructure projects.
– Monitor, control, and report on all project costs to ensure alignment with financial goals.
– Administer contracts, assess variations, and manage claims and payments.
– Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders for efficient procurement and delivery.
– Provide commercial support during project execution and participate in value engineering.
– Prepare tender documents and participate in bid evaluations.
– Maintain cost databases and produce regular cost reports.
Candidate Profile:
– Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, mining or a related field.
– 2- 5 years of work experience, ideally with exposure to mining, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
– Proficiency in cost control systems and contract administration (FIDIC/NEC is a plus).
– Strong negotiation and communication skills.
– Membership with a professional body (e.g., RICS, IQS, EIZ) is an advantage.
– Ability to thrive in a start-up environment with a hands-on approach.
Why Join Our Client?
– Be part of a pioneering team in a resource-rich mining venture.
– Competitive compensation and benefits.
– Long-term career potential as the operation scales.
– A role that blends technical expertise with commercial insight.
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Job Overview:
The HR Manager is responsible for overseeing all human resources functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, performance management, and staff development. This role supports business goals by ensuring a positive work environment, legal compliance, and effective HR operations. The HR Manager works closely with company leadership, provides guidance to staff, and helps build a strong, engaged, and high-performing team.
1. Employee & External Relations

Maintain positive employee relations across all departments.
Build and maintain good relationships with external partners such as the Labor Office, NSSF, and trade unions.

2. Recruitment

Ensure timely hiring of qualified candidates for all open positions.
Expand recruitment channels and grow the company’s internal talent pool.

3. Compensation & Benefits

Ensure accurate salary processing and social welfare contributions in coordination with external HR service providers.
Monitor market trends and update the compensation system accordingly.
Propose salary increases and bonuses and manage related communication.

4. Talent Management

Work with leadership to develop career growth, training, promotion, and retention plans.
Set up and oversee performance management processes.
Maintain complete and accurate employee records.

5. HR Support & Advisory

Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR and employee relations matters.
Manage on-boarding for new hires and conduct exit interviews.
Lead employee engagement activities and company events.
Act as the main contact for external HR communications and employer branding.
Develop and manage the HR team to ensure high-quality support to the business.

6. HR Programs

Support the annual employee promotion program and complete other tasks assigned by leadership.

 
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or above.
Minimum of 5 years’ HR management experience, including team leadership.
Strong sense of responsibility, organisational awareness, and teamwork.
Proactive and collaborative mindset.

 
Skills and Attributes:

HR Knowledge
Solid understanding of labor laws, social welfare, and HR policies.
Hands-on experience in recruitment, compensation, and performance management.
Familiar with HR systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Leadership & Communication

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to guide, support, and coach managers and employees.
Skilled in conflict resolution and organisational change.

Planning & Organisation

Strong decision-making and analytical skills.
Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Organised and detail-oriented.

Personal Traits

High integrity and professionalism.
Responsible, proactive, and team-focused.
Open-minded and solution-oriented.

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Date: 8 May 2025
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Company: Plan International
Organization Background
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-governmental organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.  We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
 
Working in Zambia since 1996, Plan International Zambia’s development and humanitarian programmes focus primarily on Inclusive Quality Education, Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Early Childhood Development and Gender Responsive Child Protection. Child protection is key in all that we do. Plan International Zambia has Programme Areas (PAs) in; Central, Luapula, and Eastern Provinces including in Lusaka, where the Country Office is located.
Plan International Zambia is seeking to hire a Project Manager. The purpose of the Project Manager is to manage project and programme planning, implementation, monitoring, financial management, resource mobilization, people management and capability building to ensure program quality and effectiveness throughout the project cycle while building capabilities to deliver on program excellence.  The role reports to the Programme Area Manager to be based in Central Programme Area Office, in Kabwe.
The full role profile is on this link:Project Manager – CIVSAM JD.pdf
Do you have what it takes to be successful in this role?
Essential

Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work, Project Management or similar field.
5 years relevant experience working with marginalized communities especially girls
Proven experiences and ability to coordinate and collaborate with different civil society and Community based organization.
Project Management and Planning
Proven ability to develop project proposals and concepts
Excellent networking and partnership building skills
Research, analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrates clear respect to all and especially children without discrimination

Desirable:

Knowledge of key programme areas such as child protection, education, livelihood and economic empowerment.
Knowledge of development and humanitarian issues affecting girls, adolescent girls and women is preferred.
Able to use Gender Transformative Approaches
Planning skills

Location: Central Program Area, Kabwe
Reports to: Programme Area Manager
Grade:  Hay Level 14
Closing Date: 15 May 2025
Plan International provides equal employment opportunities to qualified and experienced women and men, Women are especially encouraged to apply.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.
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NetOne Zambia is a leading provider of innovative IT solutions, delivering transformative technology services throughout Zambia and the Southern African region. With over 17 years of industry experience, we serve both public and private sector clients by driving digital growth and operational excellence.
Job Summary
The Human Capital Assistant will play a key role in supporting the development and execution of strategic human capital initiatives that align with NetOne’s business objectives. This position focuses on areas such as talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and organizational development to cultivate a high-performing and engaged workforce.
Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and execution of human capital strategies that support organizational goals.
Support end-to-end recruitment processes, onboarding, and talent retention initiatives.
Coordinate performance management activities including KPIs, reviews, and feedback mechanisms.
Assist in learning and development programs aimed at building employee skills and capacity.
Participate in succession planning and workforce planning initiatives.
Ensure HR practices are compliant with Zambian labor laws and internal policies.
Facilitate employee engagement activities and support efforts to strengthen organizational culture.
Maintain accurate HR records and employee data in both digital and physical formats.
Prepare employment contracts and support contract discussions and renewals.
Lead probation reviews and facilitate related documentation and follow-ups.

Requirements

Diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in HR or office administration
Basic knowledge of Zambian labor laws
Good communication and organization skills

Added Advantage

Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM)
Exposure to HR planning or talent development

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Drake and Gorham (z) ltd is a leading engineering, contracting and distribution Company in Zambia priding itself on service excellence in air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and escalators/ elevators solutions.
We seek the services of a qualified and experienced person to fill the following position;
SENIOR CONTRACTS & PROJECTS HVAC-R MANAGER
Requirements:

Full knowledge of water- & air-cooled chiller systems installation and designs.
Profound refrigeration and cold room designing and installation experience.
Must have worked on major projects in HVAC-R.
Must have sales exposure and manage clients, customers, and full HVAC-R Department
Must be able to compile tenders and quotations for large projects.
Must be able to train and upskill our HVAC engineers and technician teams
Minimum 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years in Managerial position
Experience with Daikin & Samsung Air Conditioners, Chillers & VRF/VRV system is an added advantage
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering with emphasis on HVAC-R preferred
Minimum age 40 years

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An experienced Purchasing officer is required for recruitment in a manufacturing company in Kitwe. The successful candidate MUST have a diploma in purchasing and supply added to above two years of work experience.
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Drake and Gorham (Z) Ltd is a leading engineering, contracting and distribution company in Zambia priding itself on service excellence in air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation and escalators/ elevators solutions
We seek the services of a qualified and experienced person to fill the following position;
SUPERVISOR- ELEVATOR & ESCALATOR 
Scope of work:

Supervising and executing elevator installations (mechanical & electrical), testing and commissioning
Supervision and execution of Service & Maintenance (including fault finding and repair) works on escalators and elevators.
Supervision, management, and on-site training of technician teams for the execution of the respective installation and maintenance works.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical qualification
Must have at least 5-10 years’ experience
Very strong and founded technical and practical knowledge in installation, commissioning, service and maintenance of elevators and escalators.
Experience working with ThyssenKrupp Elevator (now TKE) Technology and Equipment
Experience in Technical Training of Technicians under his/her supervision.
In-depth experience on Projects and Site Management.
Ability to maintain good relationships with Clients & Suppliers.
Customer Satisfaction driven orientation
Minimum age 35 years

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