Background

Maamba Energy Limited (MEL) is jointly owned by Nava Global Pte. Limited and ZCCM-IH PIC. The Company owns and operates a large-scale coal mine and has also constructed and operates a 300 Mega Watt Coal Fired Power Plant to cater for the growing demand for power in Zambia.

Maamba Energy Limited is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic professional who wants to build a career in a large and professionally managed company located at Maamba, Sinazongwe District, Southern Province.

About this Role

We are looking for a bold and driven HR Business Partner to join our team in Maamba. This is a strategic role where you not only provide day-to-day HR business support but also play a pivotal role in executing key initiatives that align workforce planning, functional leadership, culture, and talent building. The role requires hands-on experience, innovation, resilience, and a business partnering mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

5+ years of formal work experience, with at least 3 years in HR management or HR support.

Strong grasp of local labour laws, HR regulations, and best practices.

Must be a registered member of ZIEH.

Experience managing end-to-end recruitment, plus project or organizational change experience.

Business partnering experience is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Negotiation and influencing at managerial level

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and engagement skills

Strong stakeholder management, change management, and leadership abilities

Team player, proactive, and relationship builder

Cultural awareness and flexibility

What's in it for You

A chance to shape talent strategies and drive employee engagement

An opportunity to influence performance management frameworks and culture

A professional, fast-paced environment with growth opportunities

Housing support in Maamba for qualified candidates

• Shape the HR environment: Translate strategic objectives into actionable HR initiatives that support functional goals.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes: Support talent acquisition, onboarding, and integration.
• Provide employee relations and support: Handle employee grievances, discipline, conflict resolution, and ensure compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
• Lead performance management: Promote a high-performance culture through KPIs, appraisals, and talent development frameworks.
• Support learning and development: Drive training needs assessments, onboarding programs, and continuous skill development.
• Support change management initiatives: Improve culture and organizational transformation.
• Ensure HR operations efficiency: Maintain employee records, HRIS data, payroll coordination support, and HR reporting.
• Promote employee engagement initiatives and staff wellness programs to enhance motivation and retention.
• Provide guidance to line managers: Offer advisory services with empathy and professionalism.

• Negotiation and influencing at managerial level
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Strong stakeholder management, change management, and leadership abilities
• Team player, proactive, and relationship builder
• Cultural awareness and flexibility

• 5+ years of formal work experience, with at least 3 years in HR management or HR support
• Strong grasp of local labour laws, HR regulations, and best practices
• Must be a registered member of ZIEH
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment, plus project or organizational change experience
• Business partnering experience is an added advantage