SENIOR TALENT MANAGEMENT OFFICER – IDC
The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Limited is a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) charged with the mandate to spearhead the Zambian Government’s commercial investments agenda aimed at strengthening Zambia’s industrial base and job creation. The Corporation’s vision is to be Africa’s best performing Wealth Fund and Investment Partner of choice. Its Mission is to secure, manage and diversify Zambia’s wealth for current and future generations by making strategic investments that drive sustainable economic development. A need has arisen to fill the position of:
SENIOR TALENT MANAGEMENT OFFICER
- JOB PURPOSE
To coordinate and implement the Talent Management Strategy at IDC, focusing on the acquisition, identification, selection, engagement, retention, succession planning, and career development of employees. The role involves implementing IDC’s Performance Management Systems, coordinating performance appraisals, analysing appraisal results, and identifying training needs.
The Senior Talent Management Officer will also manage employee separations and contribute to staff development initiatives.
- KEY RESULT AREAS AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES) |
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Departmental Planning and Budget |
Minimize operational costs by ensuring that division expenditure remains within budget approval and savings are made from the budget. |
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Talent Development: |
Design and implement comprehensive talent development programs, including leadership development and succession planning. Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives to build internal capabilities. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of talent development programs and make recommendations for improvement. |
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Increased efficiency |
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Performance Management |
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People Management and Leadership |
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Succession Planning |
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Organizational Culture and Change Management |
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Negotiations |
Facilitates collective bargaining between management and the employees by putting logistics in place to have satisfactory negotiation results |
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HR Reporting and Analytics |
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Training and Development |
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Policy and Procedure Management |
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Monitoring & Evaluation |
Monitor and evaluates various courses and training programmes implemented to ascertain their value in addressing skills challenges in the organisation |
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Furtherance of Company’s Interests |
Exercise he powers and duties generally exercised by Senior Human Capital Officer in the furtherance of the interests of the company as may be authorised and or delegated by the Supervisor. |
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Health and Safety |
Take reasonable care for own health and safety as well as that of other employees, clients, and others as may be required from time to time. |
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Meetings |
Prepare key departmental presentations, talking points and any other information required |
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Any other Duties |
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned |
- ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- Professional Qualification:
- Grade 12 School Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree Human Resource, Industrial Psychology, Strategic Management, Business Administration, and/or equivalent Professional Qualification from reputable institution
- Professional Members Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM)
- Minimum Relevant Work Experience:
- 5 years relevant work experience or similar position
- Skill Specifications:
- Excellent Supervisory skills
- Excellent problem solving and presentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders
- Data management and record keeping.
- Proficient in using computers
- Other Attributes
- Professionalism
- Transparency
- Integrity
- Distinction
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office work environment.
- Use of computers and other office equipment.
- Concentration and analysis.
- Managing tight deadlines.
- Normal environmental conditions
- Occasional local and international travel.
- APPLICATION PROCEDURE
- All applications are online.
- Go to https://forms.office.com/r/hP4NLLSufu
- Or scan the QR Code:

- Deadline for applications shall be 15th February 2026.
IDC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
