Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited
LUAPULA WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION COMPANY LIMITED
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSC) is a Commercial Water Utility Company incorporated under the Companies Act (Cap 388 of the Laws of Zambia) as a limited liability company (by shares) in December 2008. The Company was established to provide water supply and sanitation services in Luapula Province (Urban and Rural areas). The Company began its operations in 2009 and is currently operating in Five (5) out of the Twelve (12) districts of Luapula province, namely: Mansa, Samfya, Kawambwa, Mwense, and Nchelenge districts.
VACANCY (JOB OPPORTUNITY)
LpWSC now seeks to recruit a qualified, high profile, self-motivated, innovative, honest, committed, adequately and appropriately experienced, dynamic, and skilled individual to fill the Job of Manager – Internal Audit to head the Company’s Internal Audit Function.
1. MANAGER – INTERNAL AUDIT (JOB GRADE 3)
Duty Station: Head Office; Mansa; Luapula Province
wqJob Purpose
To lead and manage the Company’s Internal Audit Function, add value to operations, develop and implement the internal audit strategy, and provide internal independent assurance on governance, risk, controls, and compliance through structured audit and risk assessments.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and lead the Internal Audit Function, including the allocated resources, and develop a high-performing team that effectively collaborates with various stakeholders. Develop and implement the internal audit strategy and annual operational audit plan. Monitor and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control environment, risk management, and governance systems, processes and practices entity-wide. Report on the work, finding, deliverables and recommendations of the Internal Audit Function to the Board / Audit and Risk Committee and to Executive Management.
Provide exceptional value-adding advisory, assurance and system improvement services Conduct various audits and assessments in line with approved auditing standards. Conduct special investigations and audits as may be needed from time to time. Coordinate internal audit work with external auditors and other oversight bodies. Perform other added duties as may be required by Management and the Board.
Qualifications and Desired Skills
2Core Qualifications:
Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum of University-Entry Qualification Grades in Five (5) “O” levels, which must include Credits or Better in English and Mathematics
Full Professional Accounting Qualification (Full ACCA, CIMA, CA, ZICA Professional, CIA, CPA, CISA, etc.) or other Relevant Qualifications is required. A Degree in Accountancy, Finance or other Qualifications with relevant Audit Experience may be considered. Minimum Experience: Over 5 years of traceable progressive relevant experience in audit, finance, or risk management, with a least Three (3) of these Working Years in Senior Management Level Auditing Positions in Reputable Organization/s.
Valid Membership of the Zambia Institute of Charted Accountants (ZICA) and/or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or any other relevant Professional Body. Preferred Age Limit: Not older than 45 Years Next Birthday.
Other Desirable Competencies / Skills / Attributes:
Excellent understanding of applicable public auditing standards and procedures, public and water sector regulations, risk management frameworks, and corporate governance. Excellent leadership, inter-personal, and relationship-building skills
Proven experience on Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and Audit Software
Proven integrity, professionalism, accountability and innovation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Outstanding ability to meet tight deadlines with minimum supervision
Reporting Structure
The Manager Internal Audit reports functionally to the Board through the Audit and Risk Committee and administratively to the Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer.
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their applications, attaching their Cover Letters, Curriculum Vitae, copies of Certified Academic and Professional Qualifications, and ZAQA Verification/Evaluation Certificates in a single PDF DOCUMENT, together, with contact details (address/telephone/email) of Three (3) traceable Referees physically to the address shown below or online via Email to careers@lpwsc.co.zm and copy your Application to info@lpwsc.co.zm on or before Friday 17th April 2026.
Applications should be addressed and sent to:
Manager – Human Resources and Administration
Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited
Plot 106 Chitimukulu Road, Low Density
P. O. Box 715094
MANSA, ZAMBIA
NOTE: Luapula Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LpWSC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its selection and recruitment practices on the basis of race, tribe, colour, religion, gender, political affiliation, marital status, disability or other non- merit factors. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
LUAPULA WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION COMPANY LIMITED MANAGER HUMAN RESOURCE”
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26 MAR 2026
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PLOT 106 CHITIMUKULU RD. LOW DENSITY
PO BOX 710594, MANSA.