Jobs in Zambia

To supervise the maintenance and servicing of vehicles, procurement of spares, vehicle preventive maintenance programs and compliance to fleet related organisational policies and government regulations to ensure availability of dependable and safe fleet

Minimum Qualifications:

Diploma (Transport and Logistics).

Minimum Experience :

•Minimum of 2 years’ Experience in Fleet Coordination

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC is committed to diversity in the workplace.

Job Description

The USAID Let’s Read Zambia project is a 5-year project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the Education Development Center (EDC). USAID Let’s Read Zambia works to improve reading outcomes for children attending pre-primary (kindergarten) through to Grades 3 and provide professional development for teachers to support reading interventions in Zambian public and community schools.

Position Description

The Procurement Assistant will support the Procurement Manager in managing all project procurement processes including printing of Teaching and Learning Materials and equipment procurement. The incumbent will assist in ensuring procurement is transparent and carried out in accordance with USAID regulations, EDC procurement policies, procedures, rules and guidelines are followed. S/he will report to the procurement manager.

Responsibilities

The Procurement Assistant is responsible for the following tasks, but not limited to:

Reporting and Organizational Relationships

Procurement Assistant reports to the Procurement Manager.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Procurement Assistant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education

Skills And Experience

Additional Information

Application Instructions: Job Closing Date: July 14th, 2020

Candidates with the following qualities will be best suited:

SCAW Limited seeks to employ a suitably qualified, experienced and result oriented individual to fill up the position below;

Materials Procurement Engineer (1)

Role:

The role will be part of the existing Procurement team and to add value to the system and process areas of whole procurement function to ensure timely delivery of engineering spares with accurate scientific specifications.

The role will focus on implementing systems & processes for Suppliers due diligence including registration, contracts management and timely buying of engineering items & equipment in a manufacturing environment. Develop a data base of reliable suppliers to minimise on the procurement process.

Key Objective

The key objective of this role is to strengthen the current procurement team in terms of people, processes and standardise spares in collaboration with the maintenance team to ensure timely delivery of engineering spares with correct specification.

Key accountabilities:

This role has following key accountabilities:

1. Maintain Register of Suppliers
2. Implement and maintain Supplier due diligence process
3. Liaison with Maintenance team to standardise spares
4. Manage procurement for Engineering items & Equipment
5. Negotiating and contracting with Suppliers
6. Logistics management including co-ordination with C&F agent
7. Product Performance Management
8. Weekly Procurement Reports

Experience and Qualifications:

Personal Traits:

We are looking for a Quality and Safety System Controller

In this position, you will be reporting to the Quality Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring that the requirements of ISO 22000 food safety management system and Safety are maintained.

Among other responsibilities, you are expected to:

If you have the following:

We are looking for a Quality and Safety System Controller

In this position, you will be reporting to the Quality Manager. You will be responsible for ensuring that the requirements of ISO 22000 food safety management system and Safety are maintained.

Among other responsibilities, you are expected to:

If you have the following:

Trade Kings – Zambia’s largest fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturer, manufacturing high quality branded detergents (liquids, powders and pastes), soaps and confectionery is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of:

Quality Control Manager (with industrial experience)

Professional and Academic Qualifications: Bachelor/Master’s Degree in Science & Engineering

Location: Lusaka

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable

Experience required: Minimum 10-15 years of hands-on experience in any Chemical manufacturing/FMCG industry.

Skill set: Strong supervisory skills. Should possess strong analytical skills in the field of testing and process control. Should be thorough in SQC/GLP/GMP, etc.

Should possess strong troubleshooting skills. Should have strong quality mindset in the areas of RMPM acceptance criteria, process monitoring, developing testing protocol, handling customer complaints and local regulatory requirements.

Interested candidates should send their CV to:

The Human Resource Department

Trade Kings Ltd

P.O. Box 30824

or please leave your CV at the Main Gate at:

Trade Kings Ltd.

Plot No. 29381

Nampundwe Road

Lusaka

Submitted CVs should include:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Company Overview

Part of 260 Brands Africa, Seba Foods (Z) Ltd is an African consumer goods manufacturer based in Zambia.

We provide ‘value-for-money’ products that consumers can trust and feel good about. The company`s products have become household names in Zambia, priding themselves in very high-quality products through well-known brands such as Golden Goodness, Emilios and Instant Thobwa.

We manufacture, market and distribute reasonably priced consumer products inspired by local tastes, made from the best African raw ingredients that contribute to our consumer’s well-being.

Our local brands that are trusted and loved by our consumers are the most valuable asset we have. Our products must always be high-quality and a source wellness and pride.

We empower local farmers and small businesses by locally sourcing inputs and materials whenever we can.

We believe in creating mutually beneficial relationships. If we prosper, so should our consumers, employees, customers, suppliers and the community.

Job purpose

Production Intern shall report directly to Supply Chain Manager. The Production Intern will be responsible for basic administration and coordination activities within the Procurement & Supply department. Opportunities for advancement to Assistant pending demonstration of good performance.

Key responsibilities

1. Requesting quotes and doing comparisons
2. Preparation of purchase orders in ERP
3. Records Maintenance
4. Leverage 260 Brands’ inventory management system to identify trends and purchase requirements for depleting stock
5. Daily recording and monitoring commodity purchases
6. Coordination with suppliers on delivery of raw materials
7. Monitoring Supplier Performance against company standards and statutory requirements
8. Coordination with internal departments (stores, quality assurance and grain storage) for the delivery of raw materials
9. Coordination with custom clearance for incoming
10. Co-ordinate the Van and Tricycle Riders assigned to each Area Sales Rep
11. Responsible for mapping of the assigned routes

Key Qualifications & Requirements

1) Enrolled for (in final year) or recently completed (within first year of graduation) a University degree or diploma in business administration, procurement and supply chain management and or any relevant field;
2) Knowledge of procurement would be a plus;
3) Previous experience of working on procurement would be a plus but not required ;
4) Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
5) Strong skills in MS Excel and knowledge of other computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook
6) Punctuality
7) Intellectual curiosity
8) Willingness to take initiative
9) Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Solving Problems and Getting Results

1. Accept responsibility for resolving a problem to its final conclusion
2. Assist in the achievement and the on-going improvement of business results
3. Show dissatisfaction with poor performance and drive processes to achieve business goals
4. Strive to achieve agreed deadlines and standards, especially when the going gets tough or the anticipated situation changes
5. Apply a systematic problem-solving approach to identify causes, explore alternatives and recommend the best course of action to resolve the problem now and into the future

Functional expertise

1. Remain up to date in your area of specialty or expertise
2. Apply a body of knowledge and experience to current business situations in order to add value and improve business efficiencies and profitability
3. Apply technical or specialist expertise and experience for the benefit of the organisation and consider the context in which these are applied
4. Ensure that your functional expertise supports that of other experts, rather than being in competition with them (e.g. colleagues)
5. Persuade or negotiate with others by relying on technical or specialist knowledge and experience;
6. Present documented material or proposals in a credible and professional manner
7. Share the technical implications of a situation with non-specialists, or explain it to them

Interpersonal skills

The ideal candidate must be able to:

1. Speak English clearly and confidently i.e. must be articulate;
2. Listen actively to fully understand the other person’s view or perspective;
3. Tailor feedback to the specific needs and communication styles of others;
4. Prepare effective presentations and where required, concisely present/communicate a complete and accurate picture of the current situation or of the company’s products and services;
5. Develop and maintain two-way communication with a variety of people at different levels both within and outside the organisation;
6. Suggest proposals to address vital concerns and important business issues; and
7. Build a network of relevant role-players both within and outside the organization.

Team leadership

1. Influence others to achieve the organisation’s human resources mission and goals;
2. Organise the work and allocate roles and responsibilities to self and staff members;
3. Provide ongoing direction to individuals/teams in terms of roles, goal setting and performance standards;
4. Coach and assign/delegate tasks to develop the capabilities of others and find satisfaction in knowing the impact made on an individual’s work and career;
5. Lead from a position of influence, not merely authority;
6. Create and reinforce a culture of teamwork and cooperation amongst all stakeholders;
7. Create a climate of sustainable motivation at work that empowers people to want to do their best;
8. Provide the information and other resources needed for staff to perform their tasks well;
9. Communicate results achieved on a regular basis, and realign focus and standards when needed;
10. Complete face-to-face staff evaluations and written appraisals where appropriate;
11. Resolve conflict between and among employees constructively and fairly;
12. Manage poor performance decisively and in good time;
13. Implement disciplinary procedures where necessary ensuring alignment with organisational policies & governing labour legislation.

Strategic Orientation

1. Use complex strategic thinking skills and incorporate conceptual, analytical and intuitive abilities;
2. Disseminate and communicate the vision for the future;
3. Develop clear, step-by-step Human Resource strategies aligned to the Vertical’s overall Strategic intent and timelines; and understand the organisation’s inherent strengths & weaknesses in relation to human capital;
4. Understand and keep abreast of competitors’ strengths and weaknesses;
5. Formulate policies and procedures to support the business;
6. Plan and implement fact based changes and innovations within the business;
7. Identify and verify critical information and intelligence for formulating goals;
8. Set long-term objectives for the business;
9. Build an appropriate image for the company and broader organisation.

Entrepreneurship and profitable growth

1. Proactively seek opportunities to grow the current business and identify new business opportunities;
2. Identify opportunities in clients’ businesses to promote relevant solutions in your own business;
3. Determine, as soon as possible, the costs and benefits of a business proposition;
4. Understand the key performance indicators/influencers driving the market (externally & internally);
5. Understand and manage the market dynamics (competition, the rules of the game and regulations);
6. Understand financial terms and conditions in the business process, including cash flow, discounts, credit terms, implementation costs, project funding, foreign exchange, taxation, et al:
7. Formulate a budget and understand and work closely to deliver that budget.

Solving Problems and Getting Results

1. Accept responsibility for resolving a problem to its final conclusion;
2. Drive achievement and the on-going improvement of business results;
3. Show dissatisfaction with poor performance and drive processes to achieve business goals;
4. Strive to achieve agreed deadlines and standards, especially when the going gets tough or the anticipated situation changes;
5. Review and evaluate proposals in line with broader business strategies;
6. Know when to move on to the next opportunity and not invest too much time on “spent” business opportunities;
7. Apply a systematic problem-solving approach to identify causes, explore alternatives and decide on the best course of action to resolve the problem now and into the future

Position: LOGISTICS MANAGER

Department: SUPPLY CHAIN

Location: LUSAKA – ZAMBIA

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To manage the Country logistics activities by ensuring that all stores are optimally stocked according to operational requirements while complying with logistical policies and procedures, in order to obtain maximum sales at minimum costs. This position is part of the senior management team of the Country and serves as the link between Field Management and the Logistics Department

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

Relevant qualification.

Competencies required: Honesty, Passion & Resourcefulness; strong Leadership and managerial skills; Communication; Service orientation; Problem assessment; Decision making; Build and maintain healthy business relationships; High stress tolerance Planning, organising and control; Business Acumen and learning orientation and change.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, June 10, 2020

About Catholic Relief Services

The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) country program was established in 2000, and administers a varied and diversified portfolio of nutrition, health systems strengthening, food and security economic growth and livelihoods, orphans and vulnerable (OVC) research and HIV and AIDS programs. Catholic Relief Services out the commitment of Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and the vulnerable overseas.

Background

Epidemic Control 90-90-90 (EpiC 3-90) supports the Ministry of Health (MOH) in targeted faith-based sites to achieve the UNAIDS Fast Track goals for epidemic control: 90% of all PLHIV know their status, 90% of those diagnosed receive sustained ART, 90% of all people receiving ART have viral suppression. EpiC 3-90 supports comprehensive HIV/AIDS service delivery at supported faith-based facilities while building capacity and systems for sustainability through a three-pronged approach: 1) Support health facilities improve their delivery of HIV prevention, treatment and laboratory services; 2) Improve key health system functions and structures needed to deliver quality HIV services; and 3) Health information is strategically collected and utilized to improve HIV service delivery. Through the course of the project, EpiC 3-90 will gradually decrease its involvement so that District and Provincial Health Offices (DHOs, PHOs) assume oversight of and technical assistance to supported facilities. EpiC 3-90 is a consortium project of Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ), Chreso Ministries and Catholic Relief Services (CRS), as a prime consortium member, CRS brings globally recognized expertise in grants management, health systems strengthening and sustainability, and top-notch HIV/AIDS service delivery.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain advisor will Coordinate supply chain for health commodities in all CRS EpiC3-90 supported sites. He/ she will work in coordination with Ministry of Health (MoH) provincial, district, health facilities and CHAZ to ensure availability of pharmaceutical and laboratory products under the project. The supply chain advisor will be responsible for providing technical support to pharmacy and laboratory staff in logistics management of health commodities and update logistics knowledge and skills through commodity management trainings. He/she will be involved in the assessment and monitoring of the health commodities in all program sites for quality and building partnerships and networking with stakeholders.

The goal of this position is to assist Ministry of Health to strengthen capacity to manage the health commodities for the achievement of the HIV/AIDS 90-90-90 targets. The supply chain advisor will report to the senior supply chain management advisor in achieving the project’s goals and objectives.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Personal Skills and Specifications:

Key working relationships:

Internally:

Externally:

Disclaimer:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Note: By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) is a body corporate created by the Compulsory Standards Act No. 3 of 2017 whose mandate is to inter alia administer, maintain and ensure compliance with compulsory standards.

The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency wishes to invite suitably qualified and experienced staff to fill the vacant positions of;

SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER ZCS04 x1

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Vamara Group is fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) group with a vision to be become one of the leading branded consumer products businesses in Africa and selected International Markets by 2023. Vamara is focused on driving organic growth within its core branded portfolio, expanding into new categories, and expediting an acquisitive growth strategy in select categories and geographies.  Vamara is part of the Export Trading Group, one of Africa’s largest and most respected traders in agricultural products. Vamara Zambia Group is calling for suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following positions

The quality assurance Manager will report to the Business Head

Job Overview

The Quality Assurance Manager will ensure all products meet the required threshold of acceptability according to Required Standards. He/she will plan, direct and coordinate quality assurance programs and formulate Quality control policies.  The Quality Assurance Manager will work to improve the organization’s efficiency and profitability by reducing wastage.  He/she is expected to commit to excellence and quality compliance, to keep abreast of internal, external, and international rules and regulations of Manufacturing, selling, and shipping of goods.

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications and Requirements

Zambia Sugar Plc, is a subsidiary of Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd Group, and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar down stream products.

The Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position:

CANE SUPPLY OFFICER (1 POSITION, FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT) – AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

The position reports to the Cane Supply Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the Country’s cane supply strategy to ensure long term continuity of optimum cane production by all Growers. The operational performance ensuring long term cane supply plans are in place, ratable cane delivery in relation to quality parameter, crop estimations and effective communication and engage ment between the co mpany and growers.

Key performance areas

Minimum specifications / Requirements areas

Zambia Sugar Plc, is a subsidiary of Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd Group, and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar down stream products.

The Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position:

CANE SUPPLY OFFICER (1 POSITION, FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT) – AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

The position reports to the Cane Supply Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the Country’s cane supply strategy to ensure long term continuity of optimum cane production by all Growers. The operational performance ensuring long term cane supply plans are in place, ratable cane delivery in relation to quality parameter, crop estimations and effective communication and engage ment between the co mpany and growers.

Key performance areas

Minimum specifications / Requirements areas

Zambia Sugar Plc, is a subsidiary of Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd Group, and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar down stream products.

The Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position:

TENDERS & CONTRACTS SPECIALIST (1 POSITION, MIDDLE MANAGEMENT) SUPPLY CHAIN DEPARTMENT

The position reports to the procuremcnt & Inventory Manager.

The successful candidate will support Procurement & Inventory Manager in developing strategic / operating plans for the Country; Work with relevant Group Category Lead, Group Category Specialist and Group Category Buyer to execute the Group category strategies in-Country and manage local purchases and the local application of contracts and ensure adherence to group contracts. The operational performance covers effective management ofday-to-day management of key accounts, resolving supplier concems / contractual issues / review contractual obligations of the supplies (global and local); own and manage RFQ / tender process (incl. bid document preparation) for all local arrangements; review and recommend solutions to optimise vendor performance across categories and apply a total cost of ownership (TCO) mindset and system based approach to identifying value and ma pping opportunities on a fisk vs complexity scale

Key performance areas

Minimum Specifications / Requirements

Zambia Sugar Plc, is a subsidiary of Illovo Sugar Africa (Pty) Ltd Group, and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar down stream products.

The Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following position:

CANE SUPPLY OFFICER (1 POSITION, FIRST LINE MANAGEMENT) – AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

The position reports to the Cane Supply Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the Country’s cane supply strategy to ensure long term continuity of optimum cane production by all Growers. The operational performance ensuring long term cane supply plans are in place, ratable cane delivery in relation to quality parameter, crop estimations and effective communication and engage ment between the co mpany and growers.

Key performance areas

Minimum specifications / Requirements areas

Juba Transport Limited requires the services of a qualified person to fill the position of Senior Workshop Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualification and Requirements: