Multiple Positions – Karan Group

 Multiple Positions – Karan Group

  • Full Time
  • Lusaka

Karan Group

1. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Department: Executive Management
Reports to: Board of Directors

Zambia Job Market

Job Summary

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will provide strategic leadership and overall direction for the organization, ensuring sustainable growth, operational excellence, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. The role requires a seasoned leader with strong experience in energy, petroleum, or related industries, capable of navigating complex market dynamics, regulatory environments, and large-scale operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

  • Develop and implement long-term business strategies aligned with market trends, crude price movements, and global energy demand

  • Drive diversification into new energy streams such as LNG, petrochemicals, renewables, and specialty products

  • Evaluate investment opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and major capital projects

  • Establish strong corporate governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks

Operational Excellence

  • Oversee core operations including exploration, drilling, refinery operations, supply chain, logistics, HSE, and marketing

  • Establish and monitor operational KPIs to drive efficiency, productivity, and cost control

  • Ensure availability of resources, technology, and infrastructure to meet operational targets

  • Promote best practices in asset reliability, plant optimization, and operational sustainability

Financial Performance & Budgeting

  • Drive profitability and sustainable financial growth

  • Approve annual budgets, CAPEX plans, and enforce financial discipline

  • Work closely with the CFO to strengthen financial reporting, cash flow management, and investor confidence

  • Manage financial risks related to crude pricing, foreign exchange exposure, and market volatility

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

  • Champion a strong safety-first culture across all operations

  • Ensure compliance with national and international health, safety, and environmental regulations

  • Oversee emergency response planning, disaster management, and loss prevention programs

Regulatory & Stakeholder Management

  • Build strong relationships with government authorities, regulators, industry bodies, and community stakeholders

  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to licenses, refinery operations, and environmental standards

  • Represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, and public engagements

Leadership & People Management

  • Build and lead a high-performing executive and management team

  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

  • Drive talent development, succession planning, and performance management initiatives

Business Development & Market Expansion

  • Identify and pursue new domestic and international market opportunities

  • Strengthen relationships with global suppliers, traders, refineries, and distributors

  • Oversee branding, product portfolio expansion, and distribution strategy

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership or CEO-level role

  • Strong experience in energy, petroleum, mining, or related heavy industrial sectors

  • Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and operational leadership

  • Strong understanding of regulatory, HSE, and governance frameworks

  • Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making skills

2. DIGITAL ANALYST

Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Department: Marketing / Digital Marketing
Reports to: Business Head / CEO

Job Summary

Responsible for analyzing digital data, tracking performance metrics, and providing insights that improve digital marketing effectiveness, customer engagement, and ROI.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze website, social media, and digital campaign performance using analytics tools

  • Track, measure, and report on KPIs and digital performance metrics

  • Provide actionable insights to improve user experience and conversion rates

  • Develop dashboards and performance reports for management and stakeholders

  • Monitor digital trends, customer behavior, and market performance

  • Collaborate with marketing, IT, and content teams to optimize digital strategies

  • Conduct A/B testing and evaluate campaign effectiveness

  • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with data protection standards

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Marketing, Statistics, IT, or related field

  • Proven experience as a Digital Analyst or similar role

  • Strong knowledge of Google Analytics, Data Studio, Excel, and analytics tools

  • Experience with SEO, PPC, social media analytics, and digital marketing platforms

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills

  • Ability to interpret complex data and present insights clearly

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Experience with SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools

  • Understanding of CRM systems and customer journey analytics

  • Knowledge of digital advertising platforms (Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn)

3. INVESTMENT ANALYST

Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Department: Marketing / Digital Marketing
Reports to: Business Head / CEO

Zambia Job Market

Job Summary

Responsible for evaluating investments, conducting financial analysis, and supporting strategic decisions to optimize returns and manage financial risk.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze financial statements, business models, and investment proposals

  • Conduct market, industry, and economic research

  • Prepare financial models, forecasts, and valuation analyses

  • Monitor and report on the performance of existing investment portfolios

  • Support due diligence for investments, mergers, and acquisitions

  • Prepare investment memos and presentations for management and committees

  • Track economic indicators, regulatory changes, and market developments

  • Assist in developing investment strategies aligned with organizational goals

  • Liaise with internal teams, banks, fund managers, and external advisors

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

  • ACCA, CPA, or CFA certification is an added advantage

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in investment analysis or finance

  • Strong knowledge of financial markets and investment appraisal techniques

  • Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills

  • Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities

  • High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

4. HR MANAGER – LOGISTICS (TANKER OPERATIONS)

Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Department: Transport & Logistics
Reports to: Head Human Resources & Operations Manager

Job Summary

HR Manager will lead all human resource functions within tanker and logistics operations ensuring workforce compliance, safety, performance management, and driver engagement in a demanding operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and labor relations

  • Enforce HR policies aligned with transport regulations, safety standards, and legal requirements

  • Oversee driver recruitment, vetting, induction, and continuous assessment

  • Manage attendance, disciplinary processes, grievances, and misconduct cases

  • Collaborate with fleet, safety, and operations teams to ensure compliance

  • Maintain HR documentation, driver records, training logs, and compliance reports

  • Develop driver retention and engagement strategies

  • Conduct incident investigations and support safety improvement initiatives

  • Advise management on workforce planning, HR risks, and talent development

  • Oversee payroll inputs, HR reporting, and audits

  • Manage union and driver representative relations

  • Champion accountability, safety, and operational excellence

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

  • Minimum 5–7 years HR experience in transport, logistics, or fleet operations

  • Full Member of ZIHRM

  • Proven experience managing tanker drivers or heavy vehicle fleets

  • Strong knowledge of labor law and transport compliance

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills

  • High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail

  • Willingness to travel as required

5. TRAINING MANAGER (FILLING STATIONS)

Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Department: Retail
Reports to: Retail Head / Managing Director

Zambia Job Market

Job Summary

Responsible for training retail fuel station staff to deliver excellent customer service, ensure safety compliance, and maintain high operational standards across all stations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and facilitate training programs for attendants, supervisors, and managers

  • Deliver customer service, communication, and professional conduct training

  • Conduct personality development, grooming, and workplace behavior modules

  • Train staff on conflict resolution and handling difficult customers

  • Provide emergency and incident response training (fires, spills, robberies)

  • Ensure adherence to SOPs and operational standards

  • Conduct refresher trainings and evaluate effectiveness

  • Review, develop, and update SOPs

  • Conduct station visits to identify training gaps and provide corrective coaching

  • Maintain training records, evaluations, and reports

  • Prepare detailed training and performance reports for management

  • Support onboarding and orientation of new employees

  • Work closely with HR and safety teams to ensure compliance

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or Degree in Training & Development, HR, or Business Administration

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in training, customer service, or petroleum operations

  • Strong knowledge of filling station operations and safety procedures

  • Excellent communication, presentation, coaching, and mentoring skills

  • Strong organizational and reporting skills

  • Willingness to travel frequently

  • Ability to work independently and under pressure

Application

Interested candidates should submit their Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and academic qualifications as one PDF file to:
RecruitmentZM@karan.ae

Application Deadline: Friday 6th February 2026

To apply for this job email your details to RecruitmentZM@karan.ae

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