IT DEVELOPER WANTED AT AIRTEL ZAMBIA

VACANCY: IT Developer – Products & Promotions
JOB GRADE: 5
LOCATION: Lusaka

JOB PURPOSE

To support the business initiatives through development and delivery of products and promotions.

REPORTING TO THE DATA AND PRODUCTS MANAGER – THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES ARE;

1. New Products Development

• Work with products manager on all new initiatives clarity and requirements
• Provide business analysis of new products
• Design, develop and implement all new products as per the requirement
• Documents all solutions – High level design and Low level design, with proper control version and releases

2. Existing Products Support

• Perform daily O & M and ensure max availability & performance of products and promotions systems for better customer experience
• Perform Products changes as per change process
• Support of all incidents and requests on products & promotions
• Ensure Maximum Operational availability of all products and services

3. Project Management

• Manage projects for all new products – perform business analysis function, document and sign off all necessary documents – CBR, SoW, Prepare and track Project plan, regular update – weekly

4. Products Security and Compliance with Bharti ISP

• Incorporate Bharti Security Policy on all new products and existing applications and services.
• Ensuring Airtel IT Operational policies are followed during day to day operations of all services, products and applications.
• Follow Airtel IT Governance processes in consequence management
• Closure on time all off findings and points raised during IT audits

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• 3 years of hands on working experience in telecom products development using PhP, Java, C++
• Experience in SQL, MySQL, Oracle databases, system integration, applications, development and deployment
• Knowledge of SQL statements, java, html, php and other scripting languages, webservices e.g xml-rpc webservice and soap webservice

PERSONAL BEHAVIOUR REQUIRED IN THE POST.

• Business awareness
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple services simultaneously
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
• Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills

CLOSING DATE

Suitable candidates are required to send their application & Curriculum vitae to jobs@zm.airtel.com. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 15th November, 2016.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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STORES CONTROLLER - Lafarge Zambia Plc

Lafarge Zambia Plc is the leading supplier of building materials and construction solutions provider in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It’s a member of the Lafarge Holcim Group, the world leader in the building materials industry with a well-balanced presence in 90 countries with 100,000 employees and a focus on cement, aggregates and concrete.

Lafarge Zambia has a total production capacity of 1.4 million tonnes per annum. This enables the Company to cater for the ever-growing demands of the Zambian and regional markets. Joining Lafarge Zambia means being part of a successful international Group that builds its business strategy around product innovation for the benefit of our
customers. For Lafarge Holcim, People Development is an investment in the future. Training and skills development means employees can take control of their own careers; everyone builds their own rich and diversified career portfolio. You hold the keys to your success and we are here to help.

Stores Controller x1

Position Location: Chilanga

Overall Job Purpose

To manage the Plant stores in accordance with best practice, respecting LafargeHolcim Group policies and procedures, assisting the good custodianship of all materials in the stores with respect to quantity and condition, while respecting all relevant safety rules and regulations in force.

Main Activities/Responsibilities:

Ensure effective management of production materials.
Manage the warehouse function and organization, ensuring that activities are carried out efficiently.
Ensure proper storage of and access to all items in the warehouse and associated locations (yards, sub-stores, bulk storage tank) at all times respecting Lafarge Group safety standards and regulations.
Report against an appropriate set of performance indicators.
Develop departmental skills and competency levels using various methods (training, coaching, staff rotation).
Manage and maintain the item location file in the system.
Receive materials and ensure that they are fully meting the required specifications as set out in purchase orders / agreements, arranging for inspection as necessary.
Provide separate physical and logical storage areas for materials in dispute (quality, late delivery, substitution).
Create and manage an “Emergency Stores Requisitioning” procedure for materials issued and updating of the system at the earliest opportunity (normally the following business hour).
Receive surplus materials back into the warehouse verifying that they are still suitable for future use.
Identity damaged materials and store separately pending a decision on repair.
Identify and advise Management on obsolete stock and damaged stocks.
Manage and maintain a perpetual count system ensuring that all items are physically verified.
Carry out audits to detect deviations and make corrective actions
Run the stock reorder purchase request reporting the system and recommend adjustments where necessary.
Ensure that reporting on inventory activities, if required, is completed and submitted to the appropriate parties on time.
Item Master file management from introduction of items codes, linking of assets to spares.
Effectively manage the interfaces with end-users.
Ensure effective management and implementation of Stores Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Minimum Qualifications and Experience/Skills

Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management or in any relevant field, Graduate Diploma in CIPS.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in stores administration at a supervisory level.
Good appreciation of stock management systems.
Basic knowledge of mechanical / Electrical Components and spares.
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
Good people management skills.
Negotiation skills.

Applicants may send their application letters and curriculum vitae to the under listed, not later than 10th November 2016. Applicants do not need to send copies of their qualifications at this stage.

Applicants should ensure that the position they are applying for is clearly written in the subject of the email. Only emailed applications will be accepted and should be sent to:

recruitment.zambia@lafargeholcim.com

Additional information about LafargeHolcim Group available on the website at: www.lafargeholcim.com.