Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

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.

Responsibilities or duties

The Site Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the construction site.

• Overseeing Operations: Manage all on-site operations to ensure the project is completed safely, within time, and to the required quality standards.
• Team and Subcontractor Management: Oversee construction teams, hire and manage subcontractors, and coordinate their work on site.
• Logistics and Materials: Organize site facilities, manage the delivery of materials, and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Progress Reporting: Meet with clients and provide detailed progress reports, and keep the project management team updated.
• Safety and Compliance: Conduct safety inspections, perform risk assessments, and ensure all work complies with building regulations and safety protocols.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively resolve operational issues on site, escalating complex problems with potential solutions to management.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

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 needed

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.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Compliance

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kinetic Solutions Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

• Overseeing Operations: Manage all on-site operations to ensure the project is completed safely, within time, and to the required quality standards.
• Team and Subcontractor Management: Oversee construction teams, hire and manage subcontractors, and coordinate their work on site.
• Logistics and Materials: Organize site facilities, manage the delivery of materials, and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Progress Reporting: Meet with clients and provide detailed progress reports, and keep the project management team updated.
• Safety and Compliance: Conduct safety inspections, perform risk assessments, and ensure all work complies with building regulations and safety protocols.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively resolve operational issues on site, escalating complex problems with potential solutions to management.

• 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.