- Company: Eastern Water and Sanitation Company
- Location: Zambia
- State: Chipata
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia
Every drop counts”
Eastern Water and Sanitation Company LIMITED
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Eastern Water and Sanitation Company Limited was incorporated as a private company limited by shares, under the Companies Act (Cap 388 of the Laws of Zambia) on 12 May 2008. The Company’s mission is to effectively provide safe, adequate and affordable water supply and sanitation services with maximum efficiency to the existing and potential clients in the urban and peri-urban areas of Eastern Province. In pursuance of this mission, the Company is seeking the services of a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill in the following vacancy to be based at its Head office in Chipata:
COMPANY SECRETARY (x1)
Key responsibilities
- Provides expert legal advice to the Board and Senior Management on various matters affecting the company in compliance with the Company Act.
- Drafts various Legal Documents on behalf of the Company,
- Interprets and explains the legal implications of various contracts and documents to the company’s Management and the Board.
- Ensures that all matters which are under litigation are attended to and disposed off in an efficient and effective manner.
- Maintains all court documents and files court documents on behalf of the company.
- Studies and explains any changes in Government legislation and its implications on the company’s Business to the Board and Management.
- Prepares full Board/Board Committee Meetings reports and provision of Secretarial Services.
- Handles conveyance duties for the company secretary in accordance with company’s act.
- Performs any other duties as assigned by the Managing Director or the Board Board Committees from time to time.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 School Certificate.
- Bachelor of Laws Degree from a recognised institution
- Holder of a valid practising licence and advocate of the High Court
- Fully paid up member of Law Association of Zambia (LAZ)
- At least 3 years qualification work experience in similar role or equivalent Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Highly organized and ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities
- Ability to work well with all levels of management, build partnerships and direct teams.
Only those candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their application letters, CVs Only (No copies of certificates) and day-time telephone numbers to:
The Managing Director Eastern Water and Sanitation Company Limited
Parerenyatwa Road Eastern South of Zanaco
P.O Box 510646
CHIPATA
Applications can also be submitted by email to: hr@ewsc.co.zm
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED
Applications should reach the Managing Director not later than 20 April, 2022
