General Foreman

Background

Kinetic Solutions Ltd is a wholly Zambian-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering and contracting firm with over a decade of experience in the supply, installation, and maintenance of renewable energy generating equipment, high-voltage power line construction, and advanced telecommunications network infrastructure.

Due to our expanding portfolio of successfully secured turnkey EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects with major state entities, including ZESCO Limited, Zamtel, and ZAMREN, as well as a growing pipeline of private commercial and residential solar installations, we are proactively inviting highly qualified, motivated, and technically competent Zambian professionals to apply for current and anticipated vacancies.

We are looking to build a robust talent pool of personnel who are passionate about clean energy and committed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship. Shortlisted candidates from this pool will be contacted for immediate and upcoming project deployments across Zambia, including Lusaka, Copperbelt, Northern Province, and North-Western Province.

Job Title: General Foreman

The General Foreman oversees and coordinates all on-site activities and multiple teams to ensure the project is completed safely and efficiently .

Responsibilities

• Supervising and Coordinating: Supervise the tradesmen under him, coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans .
• Staff Management: Recruit, hire, train, and mentor employees and contractors .
• Reporting and Communication: Regularly report project status to supervisors, site engineers, and other officials .
• Conflict and Issue Resolution: Resolve conflicts or miscommunications among staff .
• Quality and Safety: Emphasize safe use of tools and machinery, ensuring the project meets quality standards .

Minimum Qualification Criteria

Candidates must possess the relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications as stipulated by Zambian law.

• Engineers must be registered with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and possess a valid practicing certificate.
• Supervisory roles require valid registration with the National Council for Construction (NCC) in the appropriate Grade and Category.
• Electrical Installers must hold a valid Electrician’s License and a recognized Trade Certificate.
• OHS/EHS and Social Welfare Officers must possess recognized diplomas/degrees and active industry memberships.

Experience

A proven track record of hands-on experience in the specific field is mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate experience working on electrical power systems, solar PV installations, or large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects within Zambia.

Compliance

Only candidates with a clean disciplinary record and who are medically fit to work in physically demanding outdoor environments will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the tradesmen under him, coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans .
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor employees and contractors .
• Regularly report project status to supervisors, site engineers, and other officials .
• Resolve conflicts or miscommunications among staff .
• Emphasize safe use of tools and machinery, ensuring the project meets quality standards .

Skills

Qualifications

• Relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications as stipulated by Zambian law.
• Engineers must be registered with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and possess a valid practicing certificate.
• Supervisory roles require valid registration with the National Council for Construction (NCC) in the appropriate Grade and Category.
• Electrical Installers must hold a valid Electrician’s License and a recognized Trade Certificate.
• OHS/EHS and Social Welfare Officers must possess recognized diplomas/degrees and active industry memberships.

How to Apply

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of academic certificates
• Professional registration cards (EIZ/NCC)
• Current Tax Clearance Certificate

Note: All Engineers, Supervisors, and Installers are strongly encouraged to ensure their CVs strictly follow the Energy Regulation Board’s prescribed LN.FM-057 format.

Submit your application via:

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