What is a Job?
Paid position of regular employment.
How To Get A Job In Zambia
Below are optional ways to find a job in Zambia
1. Newspapers and job search websites
These two are probably the most common ways to find a job in Zambia. Many employers make employment listings in newspapers and job search websites.
2. Social Media
Social media is my favorite way to get jobs, it takes a bit of work and some intentionality but I can guarantee you 100% success if you put in the work! I got most of my major jobs through social media.
3. Door Door Job Hunting
This is where you step into a business or company, introduce yourself, and ask if they have any job openings. It sounds simple and I was naïve enough to use this approach in my door-to-door job hunting
until one day, I had to evaluate why this wasn’t working for me and how I could make it better. And I came up with a killer door-to-door job-hunting strategy.
4. Networking in your circles
If you had told me two years ago that networking in my circles would get me a job, I would have never believed it!
It didn’t ever work for me until I started creating friendships with people in my field. I’ve gotten so many gigs based on recommendations
What are the requirements for a work permit in Zambia?
An employment contract or Letter of offer; Police clearance from the country of residence; Curriculum Vitae; Registration certificate from the relevant professional body in Zambia (where required);
Certified copy of qualifications (academic, professional); Copy of marriage and birth certificates (where available);
How can a foreigner get a job in Zambia?
Applicants can apply for a business visa at the Zambian embassy or consulate in their country of residence.
The requirements for a business visa include A valid passport. A copy of the first page of the applicant’s passport.
How long does a work permit take in Zambia?
Typically, the procedure of work permit issuance in Zambia takes from 1 to 4 months until entry to Zambia, and a further 1 day before the entire process is completed.