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Chalimbana University Employment Opportunities | Registrar, CFO, Dean & Chief Librarian
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Multiple Senior University Positions
Closing Date: 18th September 2026
Date Posted: 4th September 2026
Chalimbana University invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, visionary, innovative and results-oriented candidates to fill the following positions.
REGISTRAR
The Registrar is a Principal Officer and Chief Administrator of the University and providing strategic leadership in the planning, coordination and management of the University's administrative, governance, human resource, student administration, records, infrastructure and compliance functions. The Registrar reports to the Vice Chancellor.
JOB PURPOSE
Registrar shall be responsible for the overall planning, organisation, coordination and direction of the general administration and human resource functions of the University, in line with the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 as read together with the Higher Education (Amendment) Act No. 23 of 2021, University policies, statutes, regulations and procedures approved by the University Council.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic leadership in the overall administration of the University and advise the Vice-Chancellor, Council and Senate on governance, policy and administrative matters.
- Coordinate University Council and provide secretarial services, communicate decisions and ensure implementation of resolutions.
- Lead the formulation, review and implementation of university policies, statutes, regulations, procedures, strategic plans, work plans and administrative systems.
- Direct human resource management, including recruitment, staff development, performance management, employee relations, welfare, discipline, industrial relations and compliance with labour laws.
- Oversee certification, academic records and general student administrative services.
- Serve as custodian of the University seal, official records, policies, legal instruments, assets and other institutional documents.
- Ensure institutional compliance with the Higher Education Act No. 4 of 2013 read together with the amended Higher Education Act No. 23 of 2021, Employment Act and all other applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Provide leadership in estates, infrastructure, health services, safety, security, transport, records management and general campus operations.
- Coordinate preparation and monitoring of budgets, administrative reports, annual reports, performance reports and other management information.
- Ensure timely, effective and efficient dissemination of University information internally and externally, while promoting the University's corporate image.
- Perform any other lawful duties assigned by the Vice-Chancellor or University Council.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or equivalent, with credit passes including English Language.
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Education Administration, Law, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field from a recognised institution.
- Master's Degree in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Education Administration, Business Administration, Law or a related field.
- A PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of eight (8) years relevant post-qualification experience, of which at least four (4) years must have been at management level in a university, public institution or large corporate organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in university governance, administration, human resource management, policy development, regulatory compliance, records management and institutional planning.
- Must have proof of membership to a professional organization or association.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Strategic leadership, sound judgement and strong institutional management capability.
- Excellent knowledge of higher education governance, corporate governance, policy implementation and regulatory compliance.
- Strong organisational, analytical, planning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, discretion and ethical conduct.
- Ability to manage multiple administrative functions and lead organisational change.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- High proficiency in information technology and modern administrative systems.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
The Chief Financial Officer is a senior management position responsible for directing and overseeing all aspects of the University's finance and accounting functions. This is in order to ensure transparency, accountability, value for money, financial sustainability and sound stewardship of institutional resources. The Chief Financial Officer reports to the Vice Chancellor.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide strategic leadership in financial management, accounting, budgeting, treasury management, internal controls, financial reporting, audit coordination and policy development. This is to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, statutory requirements and best practice in public financial management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the preparation, implementation and review of the University's financial strategies, budgets, financial plans, forecasts and departmental work plans.
- Oversee the preparation of accurate financial statements, management accounts, operational performance reports and statutory reports to facilitate effective decision-making.
- Superintend financial planning, financial analysis and forecasting processes to support institutional growth, sustainability and value for money.
- Manage budgeting and budgetary control systems through careful analysis, monitoring and control of approved budgets.
- Monitor and control cash flow, treasury operations, banking arrangements and utilisation of financial resources to optimise liquidity and safeguard University funds.
- Develop, strengthen and maintain effective internal control systems in compliance with applicable accounting principles, legal requirements and regulatory frameworks.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, ensure timely responses to audit queries and oversee implementation of audit recommendations.
- Lead the development, review and implementation of financial policies and procedures to facilitate the achievement of short, medium and long-term strategic financial objectives.
- Provide leadership, supervision, performance management and staff development within the Finance and Accounting function.
- Promote accountability, transparency, ethical conduct, innovation and continuous improvement in all financial operations of the University.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or its equivalent with at least five (5) credits, including English Language.
- Full professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, ZICA/CA Zambia or equivalent.
- Master's degree in accountancy, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
- Membership in good standing with the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
- Minimum of ten (10) years' relevant post-qualification experience, of which at least five (5) years must have been at senior management level.
- Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, financial planning, budgeting and budgetary control, treasury management, internal controls, audit coordination and financial policy development.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, applicable accounting standards, public finance management requirements, taxation, corporate governance and risk management.
- Experience in a university, public institution or large complex organisation will be an added advantage.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
- Excellent strategic leadership, analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, accountability and ethical conduct.
- Strong oral, written, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent planning, organisation, decision-making and performance management abilities.
- Proficiency in accounting software packages, financial management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
DEAN OF STUDENTS
The Dean of Students serves as the principal advisor to University Management on all matters relating to student welfare, governance, accommodation, counselling, recreation, sports, student development, and student support services. The Dean of Students reports to the Vice-Chancellor.
JOB PURPOSE
The Dean of Students is responsible for providing strategic leadership, management, coordination, and oversight of student affairs and welfare services at the University. The position ensures the provision of comprehensive student support services that promote student success, wellbeing, leadership development, discipline, inclusion, and participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Dean of Students will provide strategic leadership and coordinate student affairs and welfare services of the University. Specifically, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing leadership and overall management of the Student Affairs Office.
- Advising the Vice-Chancellor and University Management on student welfare and development matters.
- Developing and implementing policies, strategies, and programmes relating to student affairs.
- Coordinating student support services to promote student success and wellbeing.
- Overseeing counselling, guidance, and psychosocial support services.
- Promoting positive student conduct and enforcing University rules and regulations.
- Coordinating student governance structures and engagement with student leadership.
- Facilitating leadership development and civic engagement programmes for students.
- Overseeing student accommodation services and ensuring conducive living conditions.
- Coordinating sports, recreation, cultural, and extracurricular activities.
- Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive campus environment.
- Managing the Directorate's human, financial, and physical resources.
- Establishing and maintaining partnerships that enhance student development programmes.
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of student affairs programmes and services.
- Preparing reports and ensuring compliance with University policies and statutory requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Applicants must possess:
- Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or equivalent with five (5) credits or better, including English Language.
- Bachelor's Degree in Guidance and Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Master's Degree in Guidance and Counselling, Psychology, Education, Social Sciences, Student Affairs, Public Administration, Higher Education Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years relevant post-qualification work experience, of which at least three (3) years must have been at senior management level in a higher education institution or comparable organisation.
- Demonstrated experience in student affairs administration, student welfare, counselling, accommodation management, student development, or related services.
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong leadership and strategic management capabilities.
- Extensive knowledge of student affairs administration and support services.
- Sound understanding of higher education policies, governance, and regulations.
- Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, counselling, and mediation skills.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven ability to manage diverse teams and complex student issues.
- Financial and resource management skills.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, emotional intelligence, and confidentiality.
- Computer literacy and proficiency in relevant office applications.
CHIEF LIBRARIAN
The Chief Librarian will provide strategic leadership and management of the University Library and Information Services in support of teaching, learning, research, consultancy, innovation and community service. The Chief Librarian reports to the Vice-Chancellor.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide strategic leadership, policy direction and effective management of the University Library by developing, implementing and continuously improving modern, user-centred and technology-enabled library and information services that support the University's academic mission, research productivity, knowledge creation, institutional visibility and stakeholder engagement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic direction and visionary leadership for the development and transformation of the University Library in alignment with the University's strategic plan and academic mandate.
- Develop, implement and review library policies, procedures, strategic plans, work plans and service standards to ensure efficient and responsive library operations.
- Oversee the acquisition, organisation, preservation, dissemination and effective utilisation of print, electronic and digital information resources.
- Lead the development and management of digital library services, e-library systems, institutional repositories, library websites and emerging information technologies.
- Promote research support services, scholarly communication, publication support, information literacy programmes, open access initiatives and access to quality academic resources.
- Prepare, manage and account for the library budget, ensure prudent use of resources, and mobilise additional support through grants, partnerships and collaborative initiatives.
- Provide leadership in human resource management by supervising staff, enforcing discipline, facilitating performance appraisal, identifying training needs and fostering a culture of professional excellence.
- Ensure the effective management of library records, physical infrastructure, ICT systems, electronic information assets and user-friendly learning spaces.
- Initiate and coordinate outreach, user education and publicity programmes that enhance access to library services for students, staff, researchers and external users.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on Library performance, service delivery and strategic progress to the Vice-Chancellor and other relevant University structures.
- Advise University Management on library development, knowledge management, information services strategy, emerging trends in academic librarianship and digital transformation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits or better, including English Language.
- Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science, Library and Information Systems, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- Master's Degree in Library and Information Science, Library and Information Systems, Information Management, Knowledge Management or a related field from a recognised institution.
- A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Library and Information Science, Information Systems, Information Management, Knowledge Management or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of eight (8) years' relevant post-qualification experience in an academic or research library, of which at least four (4) years must be at management level.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, library policy development, digital library systems, e-library services, institutional repositories, research support services and management of academic library resources.
- Evidence of research, scholarly publication, consultancy or professional contribution in library and information science will be an added advantage.
- Membership of the Library and Information Association of Zambia (LIAZ) or any other recognised relevant professional body is required.
ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES
- Proven strategic leadership, management and organisational skills, with the ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary academic librarianship, digital transformation, research support services, information literacy, open access and emerging library technologies.
- Excellent financial management, budgeting, resource mobilisation and accountability skills.
- High level of ICT proficiency and ability to leverage technology to improve service delivery and institutional effectiveness.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, decision-making and stakeholder engagement skills.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, innovation, accountability and commitment to service excellence.
- Ability to work under minimum supervision, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, enforce discipline in accordance with institutional procedures and promote effective staff performance.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENTS AND REMUNERATION
The appointments shall be on a three (3)-year performance-based contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and the University's operational requirements. An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter, detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, evidence of Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) evaluation and validation of all qualifications, valid professional membership documentation, and names and contact details of at least three (3) traceable referees.
The position applied for should be clearly indicated in the application or the subject of the email.
Applications should be addressed to the Registrar, Chalimbana University.
Applications should be sent by email to: jobs@chau.ac.zm
CLOSING DATE: 18TH SEPTEMBER 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Chalimbana University is an equal opportunity employer.
AHF Hiring Advocacy and Policy Manager – Zambia | Lusaka
ADVOCACY AND POLICY MANAGER – ZAMBIA
Full-time
Lusaka, Zambia
At AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), you will be part of a global movement dedicated to saving lives, strengthening communities, and advancing health equity. You will work alongside passionate professionals committed to creating meaningful impact across Africa and beyond.
AHF is the world's largest non-profit HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, providing cutting-edge medicine, prevention, testing, treatment, advocacy, and care services to more than 3.1 million people in 50 countries worldwide, regardless of ability to pay. Founded in 1987, AHF employs more than 10,000 staff globally and continues to lead innovative public health interventions that improve lives and strengthen health systems.
This role offers an exciting opportunity for a strategic, experienced, and results-driven Advocacy & Policy Manager to lead AIDS Healthcare Foundation Zambia's advocacy, policy, communications, marketing, and public engagement agenda. The successful candidate will drive impactful policy and advocacy outcomes that advance equitable access to healthcare, shape and strengthen AHF's brand strategy, increase public awareness, foster meaningful stakeholder engagement, and elevate the organization's visibility and influence across diverse markets. Working closely with government, civil society, media, communities, and development partners, the Advocacy & Policy Manager will position AHF as a leading voice in health policy, public health advocacy, and social change in Zambia and the broader region.
AHF launched its international operations in Africa in 2002. Today, the Africa Bureau supports high-impact HIV/AIDS programs in 15 countries namely Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
POSITION SUMMARY
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Zambia is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented Advocacy & Policy Manager to lead and advance the organization's policy, advocacy, communications, marketing, and public engagement agenda. We are looking for an experienced leader with a strong track record of influencing policy, driving advocacy outcomes, and building strategic partnerships that advance equitable access to healthcare. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping AHF's brand strategy, increasing public awareness, strengthening engagement with government, civil society, media, and community stakeholders, and elevating AHF's visibility and influence across Zambia and the broader Southern African region. This role requires a proactive professional who can translate advocacy priorities into measurable policy impact while positioning AHF as a trusted and influential voice in public health and social change.
ADVOCACY AND POLICY
- Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate strategic advocacy initiatives at national, provincial, and district levels.
- Lead advocacy efforts aimed at influencing policy development, change, and implementation.
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with government agencies, civil society organizations, community-based organizations, networks of people living with HIV, media institutions, academic institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Strengthen parliamentary engagement, high-level stakeholder engagement, and AHF Zambia’s participation in technical working groups and national forums.
- Monitor research, policy developments, and public health debates relating to HIV prevention and treatment, health financing, human rights, and other public health priorities.
- Develop policy briefs, position papers, talking points, messaging documents, press statements, speeches, media briefs, opinion pieces, and campaign materials.
- Support youth-centred advocacy initiatives and strengthen community engagement platforms.
- Coordinate the preparation and timely submission of advocacy and policy work plans, budgets, reports, and performance updates.
- Represent and participate in relevant country, Africa Bureau, and global advocacy and policy meetings, training sessions, and calls.
COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETING AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
- Developing, implementing, and monitoring AHF Zambia’s communications and public engagement strategy.
- Leading innovative communications, media engagement, awareness, and public engagement initiatives.
- Overseeing advocacy, communications, and marketing budget utilisation.
- Coordinating branding and design requests with Africa Bureau and global teams.
- Strengthening relationships with print, electronic, and digital media.
- Coordinating media events, including press conferences, media visits, media breakfasts, radio and television appearances, and digital campaigns.
- Leading AHF Zambia’s social media and digital engagement initiatives.
- Developing communications KPIs, monitoring tools, and approaches for evaluating impact.
- Supporting emergency and crisis communication, as well as reputational risk-management activities.
- Publicising organizational events, campaigns, publications, achievements, best practices, and success stories.
- Ensuring that all communications are inclusive, community-focused, participatory, and aligned with AHF branding guidelines.
- Maintaining accurate records and databases for advocacy activities, media engagements, communications products, strategic partners, and organizational events.
LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for advocacy, communications, and community engagement initiatives.
- Participate in annual budget planning, monitoring, and variance reviews.
- Support interviewing, orientation, training, and onboarding activities where required.
- Participate in relevant AHF Zambia programmatic and operational meetings.
- Provide functional and technical oversight to assigned advocacy, marketing, communications, and digital support staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Mass Communication, International Relations, Political Science, Human Rights, Community Development, Social Sciences, or another relevant field.
- A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in advocacy, policy, communications, marketing, public health engagement, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing advocacy programmes.
- Experience in policy analysis, lobbying, stakeholder engagement, strategic communications, media engagement, and the preparation of advocacy and policy materials.
- Proven experience building and sustaining strategic partnerships with government, civil society, development partners, and media institutions.
- A strong understanding of Zambia’s HIV prevention, treatment, and policy landscape, including the country’s broader public health systems and priorities.
- Experience developing and implementing public health communication campaigns and community mobilization initiatives.
- The ability to work effectively within public-sector systems and influence decision-making processes diplomatically and collaboratively.
- Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, organizational, coordination, and analytical skills.
- The ability to work independently and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
DESIRED COMPETENCIES
- Be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to confidentiality and issues surrounding HIV/AIDS and key populations.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database systems, internet research, digital engagement tools, and electronic communication platforms.
- Demonstrate strong strategic thinking, sound judgement, networking ability, and the capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Be able to prepare professional reports, policy briefs, strategic communications, and correspondence, and confidently engage government officials, media representatives, partners, and community groups.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Interested candidates should submit:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A cover letter
- Contact details for at least three traceable professional referees
Email Subject Line: Advocacy & Policy Manager
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send your application to:
Please indicate the name of the position in the subject line of the e-mail: Advocacy and Policy Manager – Zambia
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AHF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All forms of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Trade Kings Limited Multiple Jobs | Electrical, Engineering & Manufacturing Jobs Zambia
MULTIPLE JOB VACANCIES
Contract | Zambia
Closing Date: September 25, 2026
1. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
ROLE OVERVIEW
Oversee the reliability, maintenance, and optimization of plant electrical systems. Key responsibilities include preventive and predictive maintenance planning, fault diagnosis, energy-efficiency initiatives, contractor supervision, equipment commissioning, and supporting automation projects.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Valid ERB registration/eligibility and EIZ membership.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical experience (steel, mining, cement, or heavy manufacturing preferred).
- Strong knowledge of HV/LV systems, motors, transformers, switchgear, PLCs, VFDs, SCADA, instrumentation, and protection systems.
- Proven skills in troubleshooting, project planning, and leadership.
2. ELECTRICAL SHIFT IN-CHARGE
ROLE OVERVIEW
Lead shift-based electrical maintenance activities to ensure safe, continuous, and reliable operations of electrical and automation systems supporting steel production.
REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Power Engineering.
- Valid ERB registration/eligibility and EIZ membership.
- Minimum 5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
- Strong command of electrical distribution systems, MCCs, PLCs, VFDs, SCADA, and instrumentation.
- Demonstrated emergency response, fault-finding, and decision-making capabilities.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts (nights, weekends, and public holidays).
3. ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN
ROLE OVERVIEW
Execute preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on production equipment including motors, transformers, switchgear, control panels, cranes, furnaces, rolling mills, pumps, and compressors.
REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma or Advanced Technician Diploma in Electrical/Power Engineering.
- Valid ERB registration/eligibility and EIZ membership.
- Minimum 3 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience (steel, mining, or heavy manufacturing preferred).
- Practical experience in motor control, PLC/VFD troubleshooting, and industrial automation.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
4. MOTOR REWINDER
ROLE OVERVIEW
Conduct inspection, rewinding, repair, testing, and maintenance of AC/DC motors, generators, and rotating electrical equipment across the facility.
REQUIREMENTS
- Craft Certificate, Trade Test Certificate, or Diploma in Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in motor rewinding and repair within heavy industry.
- Proven experience with LV/HV AC motors, DC motors, and generators.
- Proficiency in using insulation resistance testers, surge testers, and diagnostic equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of winding diagrams, insulation systems, varnishing, and testing procedures.
5. DRAFTSMAN
ROLE OVERVIEW
Prepare and maintain detailed technical 2D/3D CAD drawings, designs, and documentation for mechanical equipment, structural works, and civil construction projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop detailed schematics, orthographic drawings, and layout designs using AutoCAD.
- Prepare Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and verify material specifications for civil/mechanical works.
- Coordinate with engineering teams and contractors to resolve design revisions.
- Ensure drawing compliance with company HSE, ZEMA environmental standards, the Factories Act, and the NAPSA Act.
- Technologist Diploma, Advanced Technician Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Formal training and proven proficiency in AutoCAD 2D & 3D.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant drafting experience.
- Strong attention to detail and command of technical English communication.
6. MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR (SMS MMD)
ROLE OVERVIEW
Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily mechanical workshop operations within the Steel Melting Shop Mechanical Maintenance Department (SMS MMD). Oversee fabrication, welding, machining, fitting, and component repairs to support continuous plant operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Operations & Maintenance: Allocate daily work orders, oversee structural/component refurbishment (shafts, housings, pipelines, rollers), and manage urgent plant breakdown repairs.
ii. Supervision & Safety: Lead toolbox talks, enforce HSE regulations (JSA, Permit-to-Work, PPE compliance), and mentor junior artisans and apprentices.
iii. Quality & Cost Control: Inspect finished works against engineering drawings, optimize material usage, reduce downtime, and drive in-house fabrication initiatives.
- Grade 12 Certificate plus Diploma or Craft Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, or Welding & Fabrication.
- Minimum 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in heavy industry (SMS/steel-making experience strongly preferred).
- Minimum 2 years of direct supervisory experience in a mechanical workshop environment.
- Strong competency in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, rigging, and engineering drawing interpretation.
7. CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR – DRI PLANT
ROLE OVERVIEW
Monitor and control Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plant operations via control room automation systems to achieve production and quality targets safely and efficiently.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate DCS/PLC/SCADA control systems for rotary kilns, coolers, waste heat recovery, and off-gas systems.
- Monitor process parameters (temperatures, pressures, gas compositions, feed rates) and make realtime adjustments.
- Coordinate directly with field operators and maintenance teams during standard operations, start-ups, shutdowns, and process alarms.
- Maintain accurate operational log sheets and shift reports.
- Degree or Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Control Room Operator in a DRI plant or metallurgical process plant.
- Hands-on operational experience with PLC/DCS platforms (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley).
- Strong analytical skills and practical knowledge of rotary kiln and gas processing operations.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application packet to:
hr@umcil.co.zm and cc: vacancies@tradekings.co.zm
YOUR APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:
- A cover letter clearly specifying the position applied for.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of relevant academic, technical, and professional qualifications.
- Valid ERB/EIZ credentials (where applicable).
- Contact details for three (3) professional referees.
Note: Closing Date: September 25, 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Legit Work-From-Home Jobs vs. Scams: How to Actually Tell the Difference
Legit Work-From-Home Jobs vs. Scams: How to Actually Tell the Difference
How to identify legitimate remote work opportunities and avoid sophisticated job scams in 2026.
A woman in the Bay Area sat through what felt like a completely normal hiring process — an email interview, a friendly recruiter, a real-looking offer letter. She lost over a hundred thousand dollars before she understood what had happened. She wasn't careless. She wasn't naive. The scam was simply built well enough to survive scrutiny, right up until it wasn't.
That's the uncomfortable truth about work-from-home scams in 2026: the old advice — "watch for typos," "bad grammar is a giveaway" — barely applies anymore. Generative AI writes flawless outreach now. Scammers run polished LinkedIn profiles with photorealistic headshots and fabricated work histories. Some have even started using real-time deepfake filters on video calls, so the "hiring manager" you're talking to on Zoom may not be a real person's real face at all.
None of that means legitimate remote work is drying up — it isn't. It means the line between real and fake has moved, and the people getting caught out aren't the ones ignoring red flags. They're the ones checking for the old red flags while the scam quietly switched playbooks.
Here's what the current playbook actually looks like, and how to check for it without needing a cybersecurity degree.
How the Scam Usually Starts
Almost none of these begin with you applying for anything. That's the first tell worth internalizing: a message arrives first. A text about a "remote data entry position." A LinkedIn DM from a recruiter you've never heard of. A WhatsApp message that already has a job title attached, before you've said a single word about what you're looking for.
Real hiring, for the overwhelming majority of companies, does not work that way. Recruiters at real companies occasionally do reach out — but they reach out about a specific role they can name, at a company whose careers page you can independently find that same role listed on. If the message shows up before the job posting does, or the job posting only seems to exist inside the message itself, that's the moment to slow down, not speed up.
1. The Fake Check, Explained Properly
This is the scam that's been running for years and still works, because it's genuinely clever. It usually goes like this: you're "hired" quickly, sometimes after nothing more than a single email exchange. The company then sends you a check — often for office equipment, a laptop, or a "welcome kit" — for more money than the equipment actually costs. You're told to deposit it, buy the gear from a specific vendor they recommend, and send back the difference.
The part that fools people is that the check appears to clear. Banks are required to make deposited funds available within a few business days, so your balance shows the money as real. But a forged check can take weeks to be discovered as fraudulent, and when it finally bounces, your bank reverses the deposit. Whatever you already sent back — real money out of your real account — is gone, and now you're on the hook for the shortfall too.
No legitimate employer will ever send you money before you've done any work, then ask for part of it back.
2. The Job That's Actually a Crime
A newer, uglier variant dresses itself up with a title like "delivery operations specialist" or "quality control manager." The job, as described, is simple: receive packages at your home, repackage them, and ship them to a new address. Sometimes the listing even claims a fake affiliation with a company like Amazon or FedEx to sound more credible.
What's actually happening is called reshipping, and it's a logistics chain for stolen goods. The packages arriving at your door were bought with stolen credit cards. You're the middle step that gets the merchandise out of the country or away from the original trail — and if it's ever investigated, you're the name and address attached to the crime, not some anonymous scammer overseas.
If the entire task is "receive things, then send them somewhere else," treat it as a major red flag.
3. Training You Have to Pay For
This one hides inside something real, which is what makes it tricky. Legitimate paid courses and certifications genuinely exist. The scam version borrows that credibility: you're offered a role, but first you need to buy a training kit, a certification, or "required software" — usually a few hundred dollars, usually paid by gift card, wire transfer, or cryptocurrency specifically because those payment methods are nearly impossible to trace or reverse.
A simple gut check works here almost every time: real employers pay to train you, not the other way around. If a "job" only becomes available after you've paid for the privilege of doing it, you've paid for a class, not landed a job — and there's a good chance the class doesn't lead anywhere either.
4. The New Layer: When the Interview Itself Isn't Real
This is the part that didn't exist in the older versions of this warning, and it's worth taking seriously. Video interviews have become the default way remote hiring happens — which is exactly the controlled environment a scammer wants. Real-time face-swap tools can now overlay a different face onto a live video call convincingly enough to pass a casual glance. Voice cloning can mimic tone and cadence closely enough that "something feels a little off" is often the only warning your instincts give you.
A few practical things actually help here. Deepfake video still tends to struggle with sudden, unscripted movement — ask the person to turn their head slowly in profile, or to hold a hand up in front of their face and move it away. Current tools often glitch or blur at exactly that moment. It's not foolproof, but it's a genuinely useful check that costs you nothing to ask for.
The bigger structural signal, though: legitimate companies don't conduct their entire hiring process on Telegram or WhatsApp. Those platforms are encrypted and hard to trace, which is precisely why scammers prefer them. A real recruiter who refuses to continue the conversation over a company email address, or who gets cagey when you ask to verify the role independently, has told you everything you need to know.
The Verification Habit Worth Building
None of the above requires becoming suspicious of every remote job you see — most are completely real, and remote work isn't going anywhere. It just means building one small habit into how you evaluate any offer that reaches you first, moves fast, or asks for money or personal information early.
Search the company's name alongside words like "scam" or "complaint" before you go further. Then go find the exact role on the company's own careers page — not through the recruiter's link, through your own search — and apply that way instead.
Look up the recruiter as an actual person: a real recruiter at a real company usually has a history of posts, genuine connections, and a work history that holds together, not a profile that appeared a few weeks ago with a suspiciously perfect headshot.
And hold this line without exception: never share your Social Security number, a photo of your driver's license, or banking details before you have a signed offer from a verified, official channel. Real employers collect that information through secure systems after you've accepted a position — never before, and never over chat.
Quick Remote Job Scam Checklist
- You did not apply, but someone suddenly offers you a job.
- The job cannot be independently found on the company's official careers page.
- You are asked to deposit a check and send money back.
- You are asked to receive and reship packages from your home.
- You must pay for training, equipment, software or certification before starting.
- The recruiter refuses to communicate through an official company email.
- You are pressured to make a payment using cryptocurrency, gift cards or wire transfer.
- You are asked for banking information or identity documents unusually early.
- The compensation is dramatically higher than normal for the role and requires little experience.
- You are pressured to make a decision immediately.
The Bottom Line
The single most useful thing to internalize is this: money should flow toward you, not through you. If a "job" ever needs your money first, or needs you to move someone else's money along, it isn't a job. It's a transaction wearing a job's clothes — and increasingly, in 2026, that costume comes with a very convincing face on the video call.
Legitimate remote work is still out there in large numbers, hiring in perfectly ordinary, boring, unremarkable ways. Boring is actually a good sign. It's the offers that feel unusually smooth, unusually fast, or unusually generous that deserve the second look.
Save this before your next job search.
The pattern is easier to remember than the details. Share this with anyone currently hunting for remote work. It might save them more than they'd guess.
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www.enbenterprise.comSenior Specialist, Condition Monitoring | First Quantum | Kalumbila
SENIOR SPECIALIST, CONDITION MONITORING
📍 KALUMBILA, ZAMBIA
ONGOING
📅 CLOSING DATE: 13TH SEPTEMBER 2026
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:
Overall Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to lead and develop the condition monitoring and lubrication team to improve the reliability and availability of process plant assets by implementing and executing an effective condition monitoring and lubrication strategy.
Specific Job Responsibility
- Ensure compliance of the team with safety procedures, standards and activities.
- Monitor that the work management process is followed and that all the lubrication and condition monitoring PM’s are executed.
- Provide the necessary resources for the team to execute their work in a safe and technically correct manner.
- Implement and maintain a comprehensive database with all the condition monitoring inspections and alerts.
- Implement and maintain a
- Implement effective reporting, communication and interaction with the other sections to ensure the condition monitoring alerts as actioned.
- Provide leadership and mentoring for the subordinates, including ongoing training and development, performance management, conflict management and crisis management.
- Ensure the right people are in the right job.
- Put in place an agreed succession plan for all positions including your own. Discuss the performance with the team members against Planning KPI’.
- Provide support to the sections for RCA and participate in RCA investigations on significant incidents as necessary.
- Evaluate and recommend new condition monitoring technologies and methodologies to enhance existing systems.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and methodologies to improve the lubrication strategies and execution.
Job Specific Competencies
- Certification in predictive maintenance techniques such as vibration analysis at Level II, NDT Level II and Other. Oil analysis, thermography and Ultrasonic or Ultrasound certification will be an added advantage.
- Able to prepare basic training material on the condition monitoring techniques employed in the process plant.
- Must be computer literate i.e., MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project.
Key Job Attributes
- Must have good record keeping skills and be able to achieve targets with minimal supervision.
- Have good communication skills in the English language with an emphasis on writing skills.
- Must be self-driven.
- Ability to attend to multiple requests in a timely manner.
- Good organiser and efficient resource allocator ensuring that both delegated and personally executed tasks are done with a high level of quality.
Experience required to perform in this job
- At least 10 years condition monitoring experience in the mining industry
- Proficiency with maintenance and reliability systems (ERP or CMMS, monitoring systems; SCADA, OsiSoft PI and/or databases in general).
- Experience in fixed plant facilities.
- Previous experience with RCM, FMEA, MTA or any other equipment strategy identification methodology.
- Experience with contamination control.
- Experience in development of equipment health reports.
Qualifications
- An Engineering degree in a relevant field or significant field experience in Planning and Reliability management
- At least 5 years in a senior supervisory role.
- Must have a valid driver’s licence and having driving experience for 12 months
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through First Quantum Careers:
Requisition number: JR18462
Contract type: Ongoing
Categories: Engineering
Starting date: 2026-08-31
Closing date: 2026-09-13
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