# Zambia hiring trends

> 682 new job posts in Zambia in the last 90 days from 116 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/country/zambia/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 189
- New job posts, last 90 days: 682
- New job posts, last 12 months: 2,552
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 116
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 10%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $33,800 per year (USD; 35 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in Zambia last month?

213 new job posts in October 2026, down 15% from the month before.

### Is hiring in Zambia going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 18% compared with the three months before (690 vs. 585).

### Which roles are most in demand in Zambia?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Manager (111), Specialist (101) and Analyst (49).

### Which companies are hiring the most in Zambia?

In the last 90 days: First Quantum Minerals (89), Barrick Gold Corporation (29) and Vein Standard Metals (25).

### How common is remote work in Zambia?

10% of job posts in Zambia in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in Zambia?

$33,800 per year (USD) across 35 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 151 |
| 2025-12 | 204 |
| 2026-01 | 275 |
| 2026-02 | 220 |
| 2026-03 | 251 |
| 2026-04 | 164 |
| 2026-05 | 165 |
| 2026-06 | 221 |
| 2026-07 | 199 |
| 2026-08 | 225 |
| 2026-09 | 252 |
| 2026-10 | 213 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Manager | 111 |
| Specialist | 101 |
| Analyst | 49 |
| Engineer | 39 |
| Officer | 33 |
| Technician | 29 |
| Salesperson | 27 |
| Operations Specialist | 26 |
| Advisor | 21 |
| Supervisor | 21 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| First Quantum Minerals | 89 |
| Barrick Gold Corporation | 29 |
| Vein Standard Metals | 25 |
| Dangote Industries Limited | 24 |
| Rohlik Group | 23 |
| FirstRand Corporate Centre | 21 |
| Apollo Agriculture | 19 |
| Absa Group | 17 |
| Sun King | 17 |
| Sun King | 17 |

## Top industries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Mining | 158 |
| Financial Services | 83 |
| Non-profit Organizations | 70 |
| Human Resources Services | 52 |
| Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing | 34 |
| International Trade and Development | 29 |
| Food and Beverage Services | 25 |
| Consumer Goods | 24 |
| Retail | 14 |
| Human Resources | 13 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?country_code=ZM&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.