Site Manager

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The National Heritage Conservation Commission (NHCC), a statutory body established under the NHCC Act Chapter 173 of the Laws of Zambia within the Ministry of Tourism, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Zambian nationals to fill the following vacant positions:

SITE MANAGER
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ZAMBEZI SOURCE NATIONAL MONUMENT

Duty Station: North-Western Region – Solwezi
Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable

Job purpose

The Site Manager will be responsible for the overall management, conservation and promotion of the Zambezi Source Monument, ensuring its protection, sustainable use and effective operation in line with the Commission’s mandate.Zambia job market

Key responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations of the Zambezi Source Monument.

Ensure conservation, protection and maintenance of the monument in accordance with heritage laws and guidelines.

Supervise site staff and coordinate duty rosters and performance.

Oversee visitor services, site security, cleanliness and safety.

Promote the site through community engagement, tourism initiatives and stakeholder collaboration.

Manage revenue collection, records, and accountability at the site.Job search platform

Undertake periodic research on collections in order to provide up to date information to users.

Carries out periodic identification of collection cataloguing and documentation site collections in order to provide an up to date database.

Prepares timely collection, management and storage plans and site project plans in order to facilitate implementation of the same.

Carries out routine preventative maintenance (quality conservation treatment) activities on site collections in order to preserve them.

Designs and implements an appropriate site outreach program in order to sensitive the public and promote the site.

Interprets the collection and participates in the designing and implementation of the appropriate exhibition in order to provide for public enjoyment and education.

Carries out periodic monitoring of sites collection in order to determine their status and enable prescription of remedial measures.

Prepare periodic operational and financial reports for submission to Headquarters.

Liaise with local authorities, traditional leaders and other stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with NHCC policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Full Grade 12 School Certificate

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Heritage Studies, Tourism, Natural Resources Management, Public Administration or a related field

Minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in site management, heritage conservation or tourism operations

Experience in staff supervision and basic financial management will be an added advantage

Knowledge of heritage conservation principles and community engagement

Required Competencies and Skills

Strong leadership and supervisory skills

Good communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

High level of integrity and accountability

Problem-solving and organisational skills

Excellent computer skills

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants who meet ALL the minimum qualifications should submit hard copies of their application letter, CV, and certified copies of qualifications to:

The Executive Director
National Heritage Conservation Commission
Stand No. 9304, Dedan Kimathi Road,
P.O. Box 320013, Lusaka.

Closing Date: Friday, 30 January 2026

NHCC is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.