Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) is a national Railway of Zambia. The Company specialises in transporting heavy cargo in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as well as running a local passenger train service. The area of product specialization is freight-bulk cargo and passenger rail services to the satisfaction of all Stakeholders. The Company therefore seeks the services of committed, vibrant, innovative, and strategically focused and business oriented Zambian nationals to fill the vacant positions below:

JOB TITLE: COMMANDANT

DIRECTORATE: HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION

SUPERVISOR:  MANAGING DIRECTOR

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To plan, organise and co-ordinate security strategies in order to provide the company with an efficient security service in Safeguarding the company’s installations, equipment, personnel and customer property.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiate, formulate, and coordinate security strategies to prevent theft and fraud.
• Analyse crime and intelligence reports and initiate investigations and operations in compliance with the Laws of Zambia.
• Oversee the Development and implementation of operational plans to facilitate manpower forecasting.
• Ensure employee adherence to company policies and guidelines.
• Analyse daily incident reports on important occurrences.
• Prompt preparation of monthly crime and intelligence reports.
• Prompt response to crimes, accidents and class A and B derailments and its effects,
• Manage all outsourced security functions.
• Develop confidential record keeping procedures and manage records in compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and standards.
• Inspect the implementation of Fuel Management System (FMS).
• Provide input in vetting prospective employees.
• Ensure effective record keeping and maintenance system for archives.
• Develop and implement cost saving measures system.
• Ensure prompt preparation of quarterly performance reports.
• Provide technical expertise on all security muters.
• Adherence to all safety protocols and guidelines.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full grade 12 certificate 150 levels) with credit or better in Mathematics and English
• A bachelor’s degree in Criminology or its equivalent.
• A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior management position.
• Membership to a relevant professional body is a must.