Talent Management Specialist

Job description

Employment Opportunity the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Board (HELSB) is a statutory
body established by the Higher Education Loans and Scholarships Act No. 31 of 2016 to provide for the
administration, granting, investment, payment, and recovery of student loans; provide for the
administration and granting of scholarships; facilitate the mobilization of financial resources for loans
and scholarships, and provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. HELSB is inviting competent, enthusiastic, and qualified candidates to apply for the underlisted positions to be based in Lusaka, on permanent and pensionable terms.

Talent Management Specialist – 1 Position (Re–Advertised)

a. Job Purpose

Reporting to Manager – Human Resource and Administration, shall undertake talent management
in order to ensure eective operations of HELSB

b. Principal Accountabilities

Undertakes eectively the implementation of talent management policies, strategies and practices in order to ensure attainment of HELSB’s strategic objectives.
Undertakes and coordinates timely sourcing and placement of appropriate sta in order to ensure efficient operations of HELSB.
Undertakes and coordinates timely implementation of learning and development programmes for sta in order to enhance skills.
Undertakes the designing and development of training materials in order to standardise and ensure consistency in trainings.
Undertakes and coordinates eiciently the identification of key positions, critical competencies and prepare for their replacement in order to ensure undisrupted service delivery.
Undertakes and coordinates the implementation of change management strategies in order to ensure minimal resistance to the initiatives by employees for successful implementation.
Undertakes timely audit of learning and development programmes in order to ensure quality and relevance of learning and development programmes.

c. Qualifications and Experience

Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with five (5) credits or better, including Mathematics and English.
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management/Public Administration/Industrial Psychology or its equivalent.
Member of Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management
Valid Practicing License at Associate/Full Member
Minimum of four (4) years related job experience.
Proficiency in MS Oice and MS Excel.

d. Skills and Attributes

Able to write technical and analytical reports.
Fluent in English communication.
Possesses confidentiality skills, interpersonal skills, integrity, tact /diplomacy and computer literacy.

How to Apply:

Interested Candidates who meet the above Job Specifications and Competencies, Skills and Attributes should send their applications as one document enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, Photocopies of NRC, ZAQA validated Academic and Professional qualifications, and any other relevant documents via email to recruitment@helsb.gov.zm. Please indicate the title of the position in
the subject line.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted not later than Friday 18th July, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

HELSB is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We therefore encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and members of under-represented groups.