Judith Chilanga
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Professional Profile
I am a versatile and highly skilled Secretary with strong ICT proficiency and a balanced expertise in both administrative and information management duties. Efficient in calendar coordination, correspondence, meeting documentation, and secure recordkeeping, with a modern approach to secretarial work. Also experienced in librarian support, archiving, digital resource management, and research assistance. Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a commitment to accuracy, discretion, and streamlined office operations. Brings added value through digital fluency and information literacy.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Personal Secretary
Judiciary of Zambia
2011.12 - 2024.11
- Typing correspondences, reports, minutes and legal documents.
- Taking down records of meetings and constructing minutes.
- Answering the phone and taking down messages accurately.
- Making appointments and updating the diary.
- Coordinating, scheduling and organising meetings.
- Managing both incoming and outgoing mails.
- Receiving and screening visitors, responding to various correspondences.
- Maintaining a proper filing and records system.
- Supervising my juniors.
Management Secretary
The University of Zambia
2007.01 - 2011.11
- Carrying out all secretarial administrative duties.
- Secretarial duties.
- Preparing travel arrangements for the Director.
- Maintaining office petty cash.
Project Secretary
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
2004.01 - 2006.12
- Secretarial duties.
- Preparing travel arrangements for the Director.
- Maintaining office petty cash.
Administrative and Marketing Officer
Revays Rose Farm
2002.01 - 2004.12
- Booking for Rose flower export to Holland.
- Auditing the flower, the gift shop and handling cash.
Lecturer
Microsolutions Computer College
Lusaka, Zambia
2000.01 - 2002.12
- Lecturer in basic computer skills.
Caregiver/Nanny/Pre-School Teacher
Kasisi Orphanage
1989.01 - 1997.12
- Caregiving/nanny of the orphans aged one day old 6 months.
- Teaching and caregiving of orphans aged 5 to 7 years old.
Catholic Nun
Sisters of Charity
1989.01 - 1997.12
- Engaged in pastoral work at the Parish (In charge of children, youth’s, women and activities at St. Joseph’s Parish in Zimbabwe).
- Teaching women sewing and catering skills at Kariba Heights College.
- Pre-school teaching and day care.
Education
A2 German Language student
HETZ Language School
Lusaka, Lusaka Province 2025.07 -
A1 German Language Goethe Zertifikat -
Hetz Language Center
Lusaka07.2025
Health Care Assistant -
Handsworth Institute of Health Sciences and Technology
Lusaka, Zambia 2023.07 - 2023.10
BA - Library and Information Science and Development Studies
University of Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia 2012.01 - 2017.12
Advanced Certificate - Secretarial and Office Management
Evelyn Hone College
Lusaka, Zambia 2010.01 - 2012.09
GCE’O levels -
Lubwe Secondary School
Zambia 1983.01 - 1987.12
Timeline
A2 German Language student
HETZ Language School
2025.07 -
Health Care Assistant -
Handsworth Institute of Health Sciences and Technology
2023.07 - 2023.10
BA - Library and Information Science and Development Studies
University of Zambia
2012.01 - 2017.12
Senior Personal Secretary
Judiciary of Zambia
2011.12 - 2024.11
Advanced Certificate - Secretarial and Office Management
Evelyn Hone College
2010.01 - 2012.09
Management Secretary
The University of Zambia
2007.01 - 2011.11
Project Secretary
Ministry of Labour and Social Security
2004.01 - 2006.12
Administrative and Marketing Officer
Revays Rose Farm
2002.01 - 2004.12
Lecturer
Microsolutions Computer College
2000.01 - 2002.12
Caregiver/Nanny/Pre-School Teacher
Kasisi Orphanage
1989.01 - 1997.12
Catholic Nun
Sisters of Charity
1989.01 - 1997.12
GCE’O levels -
Lubwe Secondary School
1983.01 - 1987.12
A1 German Language Goethe Zertifikat -
Hetz Language Center