ZESCO has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 53 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ZESCO employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, mining, utilities industry (3.7 stars).
- Job security and stable employment environment.
- Opportunities to contribute to national development through energy projects.
- Exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects and power systems.
- Good work-life balance in most departments.
- Supportive and experienced colleagues with strong technical knowledge.
- Training opportunities available, especially in technical and safety areas.
Cons
- Slow decision-making and bureaucratic processes can delay project execution.
- Limited performance-based incentives or recognition for high achievers.
- Career progression can be slow, depending on departmental structure.
- Some systems and processes still need modernization and digital transformation.
- Communication gaps between departments can affect efficiency.
According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, ZESCO employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at ZESCO. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
84% of ZESCO employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated ZESCO 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.