About LS-MFEZ

The Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone Limited is a member of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Group of Companies. The Zone is a strategic industrial hub established to promote value addition, manufacturing, export development and sustainable economic growth. It plays a pivotal role in attracting both local and foreign direct investment and supporting Zambia’s industrialization agenda.

Job Purpose

To provide strategic and results-driven leadership for the development and management of LS- MFEZ in order to achieve sustainable industrial growth, enhance investment attraction and contribute meaningfully to national economic development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Policy and Governance

Lead the development, implementation and review of policies, guidelines, strategies and procedures in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Provide strategic leadership and ensure timely preparation and submission of quarterly and statutory reports to the Board.

2. Strategic Planning and Sustainability

Oversee the preparation and implementation of strategic and operational plans aligned to approved budgets and work plans.

Lead the development and management of annual budgets, funding frameworks and revenue streams.

Drive initiatives aimed at transitioning the Zone towards financial sustainability.

3. Legal Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure provision of sound legal advice, effective contract management and regulatory compliance.

Oversee internal audit and risk management systems to safeguard institutional integrity and ensure strong governance controls.

4. Infrastructure Development and Operations

Provide oversight on planning, design and coordination of strategic infrastructure projects including roads, utilities (water, power), ICT, residential and commercial facilities. Supervise day-to-day operations of the Zone, including utilities, logistics and the One- Stop-Shop investor facilitation services.

5. Business Development and Investment Promotion

Lead the identification, targeting and attraction of local and foreign investors.

Actively market the Zone in priority sectors including technology, pharmaceuticals, medical tourism and other approved sectors.

Position LS-MFEZ as a preferred regional investment destination.

6. Financial and Procurement Oversight

Ensure prudent financial management, accountability and resource mobilization. Oversee transparent, compliant and cost-effective procurement processes.

7. Human Resource and Administration

Provide overall leadership of the Human Resource Strategy.

Ensure effective employee relations, grievance management and compliance with labour laws.

Promote continuous professional development and performance management systems.

8 Stakeholder Engagement and Corporate Image

Strengthen strategic partnerships with Government agencies, private sector players, developers and international corporations.

Champion corporate communications and brand visibility initiatives to enhance public image and investor confidence.

9. Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

Oversee monitoring and evaluation of business development and operational performance. Ensure timely preparation and submission of mandatory strategic and operational reports.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Marketing, Engineering or a related field.
• MBA or Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, with at least 7 years at Senior Management level.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale investments, infrastructure development, financing and strategic partnerships.

Required Competencies

• Strategic Leadership and Vision
• Corporate Governance
• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building
• Innovation and Change Management
• Financial and Commercial Acumen
• Marketing and Investment Promotion Expertise
• Excellent Communication, Negotiation and Presentation Skills
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• High Integrity and Results Orientation

• Lead the development, implementation and review of policies, guidelines, strategies and procedures in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic leadership and ensure timely preparation and submission of quarterly and statutory reports to the Board.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of strategic and operational plans aligned to approved budgets and work plans.
• Lead the development and management of annual budgets, funding frameworks and revenue streams.
• Drive initiatives aimed at transitioning the Zone towards financial sustainability.
• Ensure provision of sound legal advice, effective contract management and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee internal audit and risk management systems to safeguard institutional integrity and ensure strong governance controls.
• Provide oversight on planning, design and coordination of strategic infrastructure projects including roads, utilities (water, power), ICT, residential and commercial facilities.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the Zone, including utilities, logistics and the One- Stop-Shop investor facilitation services.
• Lead the identification, targeting and attraction of local and foreign investors.
• Actively market the Zone in priority sectors including technology, pharmaceuticals, medical tourism and other approved sectors.
• Position LS-MFEZ as a preferred regional investment destination.
• Ensure prudent financial management, accountability and resource mobilization.
• Oversee transparent, compliant and cost-effective procurement processes.
• Provide overall leadership of the Human Resource Strategy.
• Ensure effective employee relations, grievance management and compliance with labour laws.
• Promote continuous professional development and performance management systems.
• Strengthen strategic partnerships with Government agencies, private sector players, developers and international corporations.
• Champion corporate communications and brand visibility initiatives to enhance public image and investor confidence.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of business development and operational performance.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of mandatory strategic and operational reports.

• Strategic Leadership and Vision
• Corporate Governance
• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building
• Innovation and Change Management
• Financial and Commercial Acumen
• Marketing and Investment Promotion Expertise
• Excellent Communication, Negotiation and Presentation Skills
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• High Integrity and Results Orientation

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Marketing, Engineering or a related field.
• MBA or Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.