Masaiti Katebe
Lusaka
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources professional with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in HR planning, management, and development across diverse sectors, including government and international organizations. Expertise includes recruitment and selection, employee relations, training, and performance management systems, supported by a thorough understanding of Zambian labor laws and best practices in HR. Proven ability to negotiate effectively with trade unions and implement projects in collaboration with major donor institutions such as the World Bank and UNICEF. Recognized for fostering a positive work environment and enhancing team performance through strong communication and organizational skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Personnel Officer
ZESCO LIMITED, (Distribution and Supply, Lusaka)
- Preparation of manpower budgets, Manpower planning, Recruitment, Induction and placement of staff and conducting interviews for Junior Staff, Processing of Terminal benefits
- Maintaining and updating Staff Establishment and Organisation structure in the Division/Directorate, Preparing Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Personnel Reports
Senior Manager - Human Resource & Administration
ENERGY REGULATIONS BOARD (ERB)
12.2022 - Current
- Head and Overall in charge of the Authority HR and Administration Dept, for HR Policy Initiation, Formulation and Implementation
- Human Resource Planning and Budgeting, Plan for Organization Design, Resourcing, Coordinate training and oversee Performance Management System
- Lead management in preparation and presentation to the Committee of the Board in Policy change, determination of Terms and Conditions of service
- Oversee administrative systems, Corporate Services, Insurance Policies, Fleet and logistics Management
- Manage and implement staff welfare schemes, Labour contracts, salary administration
Director Human Resources & Administration
ZAMBIA NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION (ZNBC)
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Initiate HR Policy and strategy to ensure attainment of Corporate Objectives and respond to emerging issues
- Revise, Interpreting and Implementing the Corporation’s terms and conditions of service
- Performance Management, control and advise on promotions and appointments
- Co-ordinate Recruitment & selection across the Corporation, plan for Human Resources requirements, Prepare HR Budgets, Prepare Adverts, manage selection process within approved establishment
- Provide Corporate Services, initiate administrative procedures and processes in Insurance services, Estate Management, transport, and logistics to support line functions, Serve in Procurement Committees
- Advising Management & Board on HR Strategy, legislation, spearheading change and ensure compliance to legislation
- Industrial and Employee Relations, leading Management Team in negotiating for contract terms and conditions of service with Trade Unions
- Corporate Governance, Prepares and Presents HR and Management Papers to the Board Committees & the Board.
- Focal Person and Membership: Procurement Committee; Technical and Administrative Teams, Safety, Audit, HIV Aids, Integrity Committee Member
- ACHIEVEMENTS: Coordinated New Organization Structure, New Job Descriptions, Revised Cost-Effective Conditions of Service and Collective Agreements, Workforce Reduction and cost control, Drafted HR Policies, Coordinated Recruitment of Director General and Six Directors, Three years Industrial Harmony
Manager, Human Resources, Training and Development
ZNBC
01.2013 - 11.2017
- Coordinate Recruitment & Selection in consultation with user Directorates, Draft Job Adverts and ensure transparency in selection process in line approved standard procedures
- Maintain Organization Structure and workforce profile, ensure placement is within approved Establishment
- Human Resources Information System aimed at maintaining updated staff records, establishment control, Preparation of Monthly and Quarterly HR Reports
- Providing and coordinating Human Resources training and development interventions
- Preparation and updating of Role Profiles, Job Evaluation in consultation with HoDs
- Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of staff performance and placement
- Update Job Descriptions, Staff placement and promotions
- Corporate Services, Insurance, transport and fleet & Inventory Management and participate in Procurement & Evaluation Committees
- ACHIEVEMENTS: Revised Training Policy, Elimination of Casuals workers, Coordinated Digital Migration training & support implementation, cost control, Resolved of HR & Staff Audits queries, Served on Evaluation Committees
Manager - Human Resources & Secretary to the Board
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY /COMMUNITY MARKETS FOR CONSERVATION (WCS/COMACO) LIMITED, LUSAKA
01.2011 - 11.2013
- In charge of the Human Resource function, advising Management on HR Strategy, Policy Initiation, spearheading change
- Serving as Secretary to the Board of Directors, Board Meeting preparations, Notices, taking minutes at Board Meeting and filling of Returns and ensure compliant with Corporate Governance process
- Coordinate Recruitment and selection Process, coordinate and conduct interviews, employment contract management, Implementation of Performance Management Systems
- Implementing of conditions of employment, Terms of contracts and enforcing company policy in accordance with the Law
- Management of Reward & benefits and processing of terminal benefits, welfare schemes in accordance with contract provisions
- Administration of Health Scheme, Insurance Policies, Salary Administration of donor funded position and fulfilment of donor reports
- Preparation of Monthly and Quarterly HR Reports, Board Papers, filling of PACRA Company Returns and to international donors.
- ACHIEVEMENTS: Full PACRA Registration of COMACO Ltd, New Employment Contracts, Draft HR Policies, Recruitment of CFO, COO, and other Key personnel
Manager Human Resources and Services
PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL -ZAMBIA OFFICE
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Responsible for Human Resource Policy formulation and implementation
- Alignment of International Project Conditions to Local labour Legislation
- Contract Management and Performance Management, Compensation and Rewards implementation
- ACCHIEVEMENTS: Employment contracts and Policies compliance to local (Zambian) laws, Introduction of Performance Management System
Senior Human Resources Officer
MINISTRY OF HEALTH, (Transferred from Central Board of Health)
11.2008 - 12.2010
- Recruitment and Management of Employment Contracts of staff on donor supported positions
- Provision of technical support to District & Hospital Boards, Serve in Technical Working Teams
- Management of bilateral Technical Assistant Agreements between Government of the Republic of Zambia and supporting countries; served as Desk Liaison Officer for the Ministry of Health on Bilateral Agreements with China, Nigerian, Egyptian, Danish, USAID
- CENTRAL BOARD OF HEALTH – Headquarters (on Promotion) Human Resources Specialist, (2007-2008)
- Screening and coordinating of Recruitment local staff, Management of employment Contracts of foreign Medical Personnel
- Management of employment contracts under donor Support like Global Fund, The World Bank, UNICEF, CDC /USAID and other cooperating partners, HR Focal Person for HIV/Aids & TB
- Management of bilateral Technical Assistant Agreements between Government of The Republic of Zambia and supporting countries; serving as Desk Liaison Officer for the Ministry of Health for the China, Nigerian, Egyptian, Danish Bilateral Agreements
- Accreditation of expatriate staff in Zambia, Immigration formalities, Health Profession Council of Zambia (formerly Medical Council), General Nursing Council and perform protocol duties
- Management and Implementation of Expanded Zambia Health Workers Schemes
Human Resources Officer
CENTRAL BOARD OF HEALTH, (CBoH Headquarters), Lusaka
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Coordinate recruitment process, Advert design and placement of staff in Accordance with Approved Establishment, Conducting Induction and Training programmes for new recruits and serving staff, Payroll Management and Salary administration for local and expatriate staff
- Preparation on monthly, quarterly HR Reports and statistics, Coordinating and Preparation of Manpower budgets
- Performance management and contract of employment administration, Processing of terminal benefits, administration of Group Life Assurance Scheme, Pension and Social Security Schemes, Medical Schemes for Staff.
Senior Human Resources Officer – Industrial Relations
NITROGEN CHEMICALS OF ZAMBIA (NCZ) LIMITED, KAFUE (on Promotion)
01.1994 - 01.1999
- Responsible for implementing the company’s Industrial Relations, Disciplinary and Grievances Policy. Interpretation and implementation of contract conditions of service, Preparation of Wage sheets and Payroll administration
- Taking part in Management & Union Collective bargaining/negotiations, taking minutes at Management & Union Meetings, Maintaining, and improving communication between Union and Management, Disciplinary Case Investigations, conflict and staff grievances
- NITROGEN CHEMICALS OF ZAMBIA (NCZ) LIMITED, KAFUE Human Resources Officer – Manpower Services (1993 – August 1994)
- Recruitment and Contracts Administration; Monitoring Training and Vocation Employment programmes, Administration of Pension Scheme in liaison with insurance office
- ACHIEVEMENTS: Revised Conditions of Service and Disciplinary Code from ZIMCO to NCZ
Education
MSc - Human Resources Management
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Human Resource Management
Copperbelt University
Post Graduate Diploma in Lecturing - Teaching Methodology
University of Lusaka
Lusaka10-2024
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Evelyn Hone College
Lusaka02-1991
Certificate - Organization Change Management
DANIDA/Carl Bro International
Certificate - Public Administration
Peking University
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management For Health
Keele University
United Kingdom01-2001
School Certificate - School Certificate Six (6) O Levels
Mumbwa Secondary School
Mumbwa11-1986
Certificate - Organisation Culture Change Transformation
ZIHRM
SIAVONGA10-2023
Skills
- Valid SADC driver's license since 2000
- Collaborative team member
- Skilled in writing and presenting concept papers
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong personal and professional networks
- Effective interpersonal skills
Affiliations
Fellow – Zambia Institute of Human Resources Management
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To contribute to the growth of the Human Resource management & practice and productivity that transforms Organisations and benefit Society.
BOARDS SUB- COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP SERVED
- Energy Regulation Board – Finance, Human Resource & Administration Committee
- Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) -Finance & Administration Committee
- ZNBC- Human Resource & Administration Committee
- University of Zambia – Employability Task Team
- Secretary to the Board- Community Markets for Conservation (COMACO Ltd.)
Training
- Understanding & Interpreting Employment Code Act - ZIHRM, Zambia
- Understanding the Labour and IR Act, Management of Contracts of Employment
- Corporate Governance in Practice, Role of the Board and Management
- Organisation Culture Transformation Master Class
- Information Technology for Human Resources Management- ZICAS, Zambia
- Developing Sustainable African Health Care Delivery Systems - MRC/IME/USAID, South Africa
- Strategic Plan Monitoring and Evaluation Certificate - UNZA
- Human Resources for Health Skills Development - USAID/TB CAP, Netherlands & South Africa
- Managing for Growth- BBC, Lusaka, Zambia
- Certified – Balance Score Card Designer
- Integrity Committee Training – GRZ Cabinet/ACC
References
Masuzyo, Ndhlovu, Former Director Media ZNBC, +260966220835, 0977853580, LUSAKA
Timeline
Senior Manager - Human Resource & Administration
ENERGY REGULATIONS BOARD (ERB)
12.2022 - Current
Director Human Resources & Administration
ZAMBIA NATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION (ZNBC)
05.2018 - 04.2022
Manager, Human Resources, Training and Development
ZNBC
01.2013 - 11.2017
Manager - Human Resources & Secretary to the Board
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY /COMMUNITY MARKETS FOR CONSERVATION (WCS/COMACO) LIMITED, LUSAKA
01.2011 - 11.2013
Manager Human Resources and Services
PROJECT CONCERN INTERNATIONAL -ZAMBIA OFFICE
01.2011 - 12.2011
Senior Human Resources Officer
MINISTRY OF HEALTH, (Transferred from Central Board of Health)
11.2008 - 12.2010
Human Resources Officer
CENTRAL BOARD OF HEALTH, (CBoH Headquarters), Lusaka
01.2000 - 01.2006
Senior Human Resources Officer – Industrial Relations
NITROGEN CHEMICALS OF ZAMBIA (NCZ) LIMITED, KAFUE (on Promotion)
01.1994 - 01.1999
Assistant Personnel Officer
ZESCO LIMITED, (Distribution and Supply, Lusaka)
Certificate - Organization Change Management
DANIDA/Carl Bro International
Certificate - Public Administration
Peking University
MSc - Human Resources Management
University of Zambia
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Human Resource Management
Copperbelt University
Post Graduate Diploma in Lecturing - Teaching Methodology
University of Lusaka
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Evelyn Hone College
Post Graduate Certificate - Human Resource Management For Health
Keele University
School Certificate - School Certificate Six (6) O Levels
Mumbwa Secondary School
Certificate - Organisation Culture Change Transformation
ZIHRM