EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC), a statutory body established under the NHCC Act Chapter 173 of the Laws of Zambia within the Ministry of Tourism, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill the following vacant positions:

MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION

Location: Lusaka (Headquarters)
Contract Duration: Three (3) Years Contract

JOB PURPOSE

The Manager-Human Resources & Administration will provide strategic leadership and oversight of human resource management and administrative services to ensure an efficient, ethical and high-performing workforce. The role focuses on workforce planning, staff development, industrial relations, policy implementation and provision of effective administrative support services to enable the Commission to achieve its statutory and strategic objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively manages human resources training and development functions in order to build the capacity in the NHCC

• Supervises periodically the monitoring of the implementation of policies related to human resources and administration in the NHCC so that implementation complies with the policy objectives.

• Initiates and participates in the formulation of appropriate human resources policies so as to ensure that the Commission has feasible and acceptable policies.

• Evaluates periodically the NHCC development programmes in order to determine short, medium, and long-term human resources development implications.

• Supervises effectively staff, operations and other resources of the human resources and Administration Division in order to ensure that the objectives of the division are attained.

• Supervises and facilitates the timely recruitment and placement of suitable human resources so as to provide efficient services in the NHẠC

• Ensures maintenance of sound Industrial Relations in order to enhance good working relations in Commission.

• Ensures the timely provision of centralised office services to the NHCC headquarters and regions in order to facilitate the operations of the Commission.

• Manages effectively the Human Resource Management functions in order to motivate the staff.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade Twelve Certificate

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or related field

• Minimum 5 years’ experience, 3 at senior management level

• Membership of ZIHRM (mandatory)

• Human Resources (HR) computer packages are an added advantage

Required Competencies and Skills

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent organisational and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills.

Applicants who meet ALL the minimum qualifications should submit hard copies of their application letter, CV, and certified copies of qualifications to:

The Executive Director
National Heritage Conservation Commission
Stand No. 9304, Dedan Kimathi Road,
P.O. Box 320013, Lusaka.

Closing Date: Friday, 30 January 2026

NHCC is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.