Background

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a body corporate established under the repealed Securities Act, Cap. 354 of the Laws of Zambia and whose existence is continued under the new Securities Act, No. 41 of 2016. SEC has the objective of inter alia regulating and developing the Zambian Capital Markets and is responsible for the supervision and development of the Capital Markets in Zambia as well as the licensing of financial intermediaries, collective investment schemes and securities exchanges, the registration of securities to be issued such as debt and equity instruments, and the authorization of transactions in entities registered with SEC.

SEC now seeks to recruit qualified Zambians to fill the following nine (9) positions:

1.0 Director – Corporate Services

1.1 Grade: SEC09

1.2 Job Purpose:

To oversee the provision of human resource, administrative, logistical, ICT and support services in order to facilitate efficient and effective operations of the Commission.

1.3 Key Result Areas and Principal Accountabilities

Key Result Area Principal Accountabilities

Human Resource Management

Provide strategic oversight of human resource management functions to enhance staff morale and optimise utilisation of human capital.

Human Resource Development

Oversee the planning and implementation of human resource development initiatives to support staff growth and improve organisational performance.

Integrity Committee

Oversee the institutionalisation and implementation of Integrity Committee activities to promote ethical conduct and awareness on corruption prevention.

Administrative and Logistical Services

Ensure efficient provision of administrative and logistical support services to facilitate smooth Commission operations.

Industrial Relations

Manage relationships with labour unions and employees in order to promote industrial harmony.

Terms and Conditions of Service

Oversee interpretation and application of the Terms and Conditions of Service to ensure compliance and consistency.

Cross-Cutting Issues

Oversee implementation of cross-cutting programmes in line with national and institutional policies.

Staff Welfare and Wellness Programmes

Oversee development and implementation of staff welfare and wellness programmes.

Change Management

Provide leadership in development and implementation of change management initiatives.

ICT Services

Oversee provision of ICT services to support efficient service delivery.

Risk Management

Oversee development and maintenance of the department’s risk register.

Performance Management

Oversee implementation of work plans and the performance management system.

Management and Resource Utilisation

Oversee effective utilisation of human, financial, and other resources.

1.4 Required Competencies / Personal Qualities

• Leadership skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Computer literacy;
• Negotiation skills;
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality; and
• Good analytical skills.

1.5 Qualifications / Requirements

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate;
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or its equivalent; and
• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM)
• All qualifications must be ZAQA verified.

1.6 Minimum Relevant Work Experience

Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant work experience, four (4) of which must be at management level.

• Provide strategic oversight of human resource management functions to enhance staff morale and optimise utilisation of human capital.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of human resource development initiatives to support staff growth and improve organisational performance.
• Oversee the institutionalisation and implementation of Integrity Committee activities to promote ethical conduct and awareness on corruption prevention.
• Ensure efficient provision of administrative and logistical support services to facilitate smooth Commission operations.
• Manage relationships with labour unions and employees in order to promote industrial harmony.
• Oversee interpretation and application of the Terms and Conditions of Service to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Oversee implementation of cross-cutting programmes in line with national and institutional policies.
• Oversee development and implementation of staff welfare and wellness programmes.
• Provide leadership in development and implementation of change management initiatives.
• Oversee provision of ICT services to support efficient service delivery.
• Oversee development and maintenance of the department’s risk register.
• Oversee implementation of work plans and the performance management system.
• Oversee effective utilisation of human, financial, and other resources.

• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Negotiation skills
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Good analytical skills

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or its equivalent
• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management (ZIHRM)
• All qualifications must be ZAQA verified.