National Breweries Plc is Zambia’s leading producer and distributor of Traditional African Beer. Our affiliation to Delta Beverages gives our employees a sense of pride and that of belonging to one of the biggest international brewing companies in the world. The Company offers opportunities for all to learn develop and grow, whilst offering challenging career opportunities for lateral or vertical advancement.

POSITION : HR ASSISTANT

CONTRACT : PERMANENT

LOCATION : NDOLA

REPORTS TO : HR MANAGER

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (personnel files, contracts, leave, training records).
• Support recruitment and selection processes, including shortlisting coordination, interview scheduling, and onboarding.
• Prepare HR correspondence such as appointment letters, confirmations, transfers, disciplinary and exit documentation.
• Assist with payroll inputs including leave, overtime, absenteeism, and employee data updates.
• Coordinate training activities and maintain training attendance and records.
• Support performance management processes, including distribution and consolidation of appraisal documents.
• Assist with employee relations matters in line with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal HR policies, collective agreements, and labour legislation.
• Prepare basic HR reports on headcount, turnover, absenteeism, and training.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.

Minimum requirements

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in an HR or administrative role (manufacturing/FMCG experience is an added advantage).
• Good understanding of Zambian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience working with HR metrics and basic reporting is an advantage.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (personnel files, contracts, leave, training records).
• Support recruitment and selection processes, including shortlisting coordination, interview scheduling, and onboarding.
• Prepare HR correspondence such as appointment letters, confirmations, transfers, disciplinary and exit documentation.
• Assist with payroll inputs including leave, overtime, absenteeism, and employee data updates.
• Coordinate training activities and maintain training attendance and records.
• Support performance management processes, including distribution and consolidation of appraisal documents.
• Assist with employee relations matters in line with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal HR policies, collective agreements, and labour legislation.
• Prepare basic HR reports on headcount, turnover, absenteeism, and training.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good understanding of Zambian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Experience working with HR metrics and basic reporting is an advantage.

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.