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Project Planning and Documentation Engineer
Kawambwa Sugar Limited Kawambwa, Luapula, Zambia
Employer and vacancy source: Kawambwa Sugar Limited
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- EmployerKawambwa Sugar Limited
- LocationKawambwa, Luapula, Zambia
- Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
- Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
Key details for this vacancy
- Employer
- Kawambwa Sugar Limited
- Location
- Kawambwa, Luapula, Zambia
- Posted
- July 12, 2026
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Engineering & Construction
Job description
Position: Project Planning and Documentation Engineer.
Location: Kawambwa
Job Summary:
The selected candidate will be responsible for Project Schedule Monitoring, Preparation of Reports, Coordination of Planning Activities, and Maintenance of Project Documentation to ensure smooth Project Execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, monitor, and update project schedules and work plans.
- Track project progress and identify delays or deviations.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
- Coordinate with project teams to collect and analyse project data.
- Maintain proper documentation and records of project activities.
- Assist in resource planning and project forecasting.
- Ensure compliance with project timelines and reporting standards.
- Support management with planning analysis and documentation requirements.
- Maintain correspondence, drawings, reports, and technical records systematically.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Project planning and documentation works.
- Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong reporting, analytical, and communication skills.
- Experience in construction/industrial project environments preferred.
- All qualifications must be accredited by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) – mandatory requirement
Preferred Skills:
- Good knowledge of project scheduling techniques.
- Strong organizational and document control abilities.
- Team coordination and time management capabilities.
All qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV) as a single document to careers@kawambwa-sugar.com . Applications must be submitted no later than 5 July 2026 at 12:00 hrs. Please note that this advert will remain open on a rolling basis.
