COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST x 1 – PERMANENT

Job description

This position reports to the Internal Communications Manager.

Key Responsibilities

•      Produce messaging to support reputational risk mitigation and management during different reputational risks situations that may be facing the Company

•      Media monitoring and relations.

•      Compile both local and national media coverage including of the Company, its parent and subsidiaries as well as information related to the industry.

•      Support TV, radio campaigns, work and support Content production

•      Produce professional quality photographs and videos of all ongoing activities to support internal and external communications, marketing and volunteer work, while adhering to any content release requirements.

•      Social media and project management

•      Manage the social media pages directly or in collaboration with other teams for example, Internal communication, or digital media.

•      Produce high-quality content for the social media pages weekly.

•      With input from team members, support in developing internal and external communication plans which the Company needs 3-6 months in advance; adjust plans based on quarterly basis with relevant team members.

•      Coordinate work with any external agencies/firms undertaking different projects on behalf of Zambia Sugar.

•      Work with Communications and commercial team members to brainstorm ideas for new content opportunities.

•      Receive community relations guidance and advise on community stakeholder relations insights from ding, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

•      Execute any other work that may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

•      Full Grade 12 Certificate

•      Bachelor’s degree in mass communication, journalism, public administration, commerce, economics, or relevant field of study.

•      Preferably 3 years related experience in a similar role with a demonstrable track record.

•      The role is an onsite position based at Nakambala estate.

•      Tech savvy and conversant with social media and other applications such as Google analytics.

•      The individual will support the Manager in the daily execution of their duties.

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport for the attention of HR Business Partner

Email: careers@zamsugar.zmindicating “Application – Job title being applied for’” in the subject line.

All internal employees are required to complete the Internal Application Form and obtain relevant signatures when applying for vacancies. 

Closing date for applications is 28th November 2025.

Applicants shall be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.

Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.