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PRINCIPAL OFFICER – HUMAN RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT |
Zambia Public Procurement Authority |
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Posted 2018-09-19 05:16:16
The Zambia Public Procurement
Authority (ZPPA), a body corporate and responsible for regulation of public
procurement in Zambia invites applications from suitably qualified and
experienced candidates for appointment into ZPPA’s establishment for the
following position:
JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL OFFICER –
HUMAN RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT – ZPPA 04
1.0 PURPOSE
To assist the Manager–Human
Resources and Administration with matters relating to human
resources management and development.
2.0 STATEMENT OF MAIN DUTIES
Under the overall direction and
guidance of the Manager- Human Resource and Administration, the job holder will
be responsible for undertaking the following duties:
2.1 Maintains and up-dates staff
personal files and records to ensure that personal details are current. Makes
appropriate recommendations to superiors for relevant action;
2.2 Administers staff discipline,
medical scheme and welfare in respect of all members of staff;
2.3 Coordinates all insurance and
pension services in respect of staff and prepares return to Insurance Companies
for the attention of superiors.
2.4 Participates in the
recruitment and selection of suitable candidates/applicants;
2.5 Prepares data for general and
management staff prior to preparation of the general staff payroll by Finance
and Accounts Department;
2.6 Prepares terminal benefits,
separation pay, gratuity and long service benefits in liaison with the Finance
Department; ensures that computations are correct before submitting the same to
superior;
2.7 Organizes, coordinates and
implements training and development activities of ZPPA staff and makes
appropriate recommendations to superior for relevant action;
2.8 Compiles a list of candidates
from the nominations proposed by the Directors and other stakeholders reviewing
the files of those nominated and making observations as necessary;
2.9 Conducts investigations into
the availability and cost of training requested from various training providers
including some overseas organizations;
2.10 Arranges Training Committee
Meetings, takes minutes of all such meetings and participates in the deliberations
of the Committees;
2.11 Reviews assessments,
examination results and attendance reports sent by Colleges and if necessary
warns or counsels participants;
2.12 Evaluates the performance of
training providers based on participants comments and their examination
results, and if these are adverse, will advise superior who will determine what
action to take;
2.13 Assists superior with the
interpretation of the training policy to members of staff; and
2.14 Performs other official
duties as may be delegated from time to time by superiors.
3.0 QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE
3.1 Full Grade Twelve (12) School
Certificate with at least five (5) credits or better;
3.2 Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration;
3.4 A least three (3) years’ post qualification experience in human resource
management practice.
4.0 SKILL AND OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Good communication skills in
writing and oral orientation;
4.2 Good interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills;
4.3 Must have knowledge of the labour laws; and
4.4 Must be a full member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management
(ZIHRM) with current practicing license;
5.0 TENURE
The appointment of the Principal
Officer-Human Resource and Development is on permanent and pensionable basis.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applications will be treated
in strictest confidence and should comprise a curriculum vitae and certified
copies of Grade Twelve (12) certificate, Degree including transcript of degrees
and any other relevant certificates, National Registration Card,
and current practicing certificate of the relevant professional body as
required by each position. Applications should be addressed to:
The Director General
Zambia Public Procurement Authority
Stand 11790 Sub J
off Alick Nkhata Road
Procurement House
P. O. Box 31009
LUSAKA
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for receipt of applications will be
Friday, 3rd October, 2018 at 17:00 hours. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.