Job Description

Posted on April 27, 2024

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stock feed and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.
Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.
STORES ASSISTANT – HUNTLEY FARM CHISAMBA(02)
The Required Skills for this Role Include:

Keeping track of the amount of stock in storage & maintaining receipts, records and withdrawals of the storeroom
Receiving requisitions from technicians
Maintaining receipts, records and withdrawals of the stockroom
Ensuring that material is received in good time, quantity and quality and updated in the system
Helping expedite delivery of required goods by following up with supplier through emails and phone call
Ensuring that materials are stored and issued correctly and in a timely manner.
Keeping a file for all stores requisitions, stores return and supplier delivery notes
Due to high-value stock ensure no unauthorized people enter storage
Ensuring high standards of cleanliness in storage area storage
Any other assigned duties

Qualifications and Experience

Grade 12 certificate
Certificate or Diploma in Stores Management
More than two years work experience
Computer literate levels and good inter-personal skills
Strong Excel skills and pastel
Membership of Professional body

The Required Attributes Include:

Computer literate, competency in pastel or Sage evolution will be an added advantage.
Customer service skills-Dealing with customer (suppliers) relations, processing
 Communication Skills-written and verbal communication and ability to give and receive feedback.
Procurement – getting quotations from suppliers and know each product in stock, stock control receivables and payables.
Understand the business and its client base, ensuring every customer & client is on the data base for references and follow ups.
Mathematical calculations for tolerances, calculations of quantities, etc

ELECTRICIAN – HUNTLEY FARM – CHISAMBA (02)
The Required Skills for this Role Include:

Ensuring all electric installations are done and maintained according to Safety regulations.
Assembling, test, install and maintain appliances, equipment and fixtures
Determining the for causes of electrical systems and equipment failures
Using measurement tools to test the continuity of electrical circuits
Attending to electrical breakdowns or faults promptly in all company systems
Advising the management team on critical electrical systems that could be hazardous
Drafting blueprints that display the position and orientation of critical electrical systems components, wiring and circuitry
To communicate with Senior Technician at Huntley/ZESCO team in the event of power cuts and major electrical faults/problem and damages.
Responsible for starting the standby generators on a weekly or daily basis.
Ensuring that there is sufficient diesel in the standby generators.
Replacing any bulbs or tubes that are broken or not functioning.
Keeping a good stock of all emergency/critical electric spares and pumps

The Required Qualifications are:

Full grade twelve/nine certificate
Crafts Certificate in Electrical
3 years relevant experience
Member of EIZ

The Required Attributes Include:

Ability to use Electrical tools
Communication
Creativity and Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Skills
Mathematical calculations for tolerances, calculations of quantities, etc

REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN – CHISAMBA HUNTLEY FARM (03)
The Required Skills for this Role Include:

Troubleshooting refrigeration systems for clients with different needs/replace faulty refrigeration parts of both electrical and refrigeration nature.
Installing new refrigeration systems, as well as cold rooms /freezer rooms, drop temperature systems, air conditioners and other types of refrigeration equipment
Preparing documentation (e.g. records of refrigerants, paper work, required materials, specifications etc.) for the purpose of providing written supports and for the purpose of compliance with regulations/or conveying information
Answering any questions that management and end users may have about their refrigeration systems
Observing and test newly-installed systems to ensure they work properly
Clean the evaporator and condenser fans, check refrigerant and oil levels, check oil quality, keep record of the systems performance at Huntley farm.
Performing routine preventive maintenance as needed and assigned for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing functioning of the refrigeration systems

The Required Qualifications are:

Full grade twelve/nine certificate -minimum
Crafts Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
2 years relevant experience.
Membership of EIZ

The Required Attributes Include:

 Ability to use Electrical tools
Communication
Creativity and Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Skills
Mathematical calculations for tolerances, calculations of quantities, etc

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their applications letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:
THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
Zambeef Products PLC
P/B 17, Woodlands
Lusaka or
Email: [email protected]
NB. Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process as we promote gender equality.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 27th  April, 2024.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To apply for this job email your details to Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm