IT Application Support

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.

IT APPLICATION SUPPORT – KITWE PROCESSING (1)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

• Hardware installation, which includes repair/replacement of faulty IT equipment.
• Software installation, which includes installation of Operating Systems, Alien, MS-office, and other remote support tools (e.g. Any Desk and Team Viewer).
• Repair and maintenance of computer hardware such as Computers, Printers, CCTV devices (Cameras and DVRs), and the point of sales managed by the IT department for Kitwe Processing Plant and retail shops in the northern region.
• Training of staff on the functionalities of computer systems applications.
• Installation of IT Equipment in new stores, which includes installation and wiring of backup power, mounting and configuration of point of sales, etc.
• Installation and configuration of PABX/IP phones, PIN additions etc.
• Anti-virus administration by ensuring that all workstations are secure by running updated Antiviruses.
• CCTV installation involving mounting of cameras, DVR configurations, and ensuring that the CCTV equipment is working properly.
• Cable management, which is the proper running of cables managed by the IT department, which are usually network cables.

The Required Qualifications are:

• Full grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in a Computer related field
• Certificate in PC Repair and Maintenance will be an added advantage
• Membership of EIZ
• More than 3 years experience in IT-related work
• Strong Computer Repair and Maintenance

The Required Attributes Include:

• Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Detailed processing and analytical ability.
• Strong verbal / analytical reasoning ability.
• Operational and Process excellence.
• Ability to work in pressured and deadline-driven operating environment
• Ability to self-manage workload and work independently
• Detail-orientated with the technical aptitude and ability to perform tasks accurately and comprehensively
• Willingness to extensively travel within the Copperbelt and surrounding regions

Method of Application

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application 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

NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process as we promote gender equality.