Manager – Communications and Public Relations

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a body corporate established under the repealed Securities Act, Cap. 354 of the Laws of Zambia and whose existence is continued under the new Securities Act, No. 41 of 2016. SEC has the objective of inter alia regulating and developing the Zambian Capital Markets and is responsible for the supervision and development of the Capital Markets in Zambia as well as the licensing of financial intermediaries, collective investment schemes and securities exchanges, the registration of securities to be issued such as debt and equity instruments, and the authorization of transactions in entities registered with SEC. SEC now seeks to recruit qualified Zambians to fill the following positions: Manager – Communications and Public Relations 6.1 Grade SEC07 6.2 Job Purpose To develop and review stakeholder engagement and communication programmes in order to enhance the corporate image of the Commission and promote awareness of its mandate. 6.3 Key Result Areas and Principal Accountabilities Key Result Area Principal Accountabilities Communication Strategy Undertake periodic development and review of the communications strategy. Information Dissemination Undertake timely dissemination of information to stakeholders and the public. Press Statements, Briefings and Queries Prepare press statements, media briefings, and responses to press queries. Website Content Management Update and manage website content to ensure accessibility of accurate information. Social Media Management Administer social media platforms to enhance the Commission’s online presence. Publications Coordinate development of annual reports and other publications. Protocol Services Undertake protocol duties to uphold institutional standards. Corporate Events and Functions Plan and execute corporate events and functions. Performance Management Develop work plans and implement the performance management system. Resource Management Manage financial and other resources under the unit. 6.4 Required Competencies / Personal Qualities i. Strong written and oral communication skills;ii. Analytical skills;iii. Interpersonal skills;iv. Computer literacy;v. High levels of integrity and confidentiality;vi. Innovative and creative thinking; andvii. Negotiation skills. 6.5 Qualifications / Requirements • Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate;• Bachelor’s degree in public relations or its equivalent; and• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication (ZIPRC)• All qualifications must be ZAQA verified. 6.6 Minimum Relevant Work Experience • Minimum of six (6) years’ relevant work experience in communications and public relations. 6.7 Application Procedure • Applications must be submitted online only via the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6NHM2WF • No physical applications will be accepted; and• Deadline: 17:00 hours, Wednesday, 27th May 2026.