ASSISTANT PROCESS PLANT MANAGER | Mining Careers at Munali Nickel Mine, Zambia
Company Name: Mabiza Resources Ltd | Location: Mazabuka, Southern, Zambia
Closing Date: 25th September, 2020 | APPLY NOW
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JOB ADVERTISEMENT
Mabiza Resources Limited (“Mabiza”) operates the Munali Nickel Mine (“Munali”), which is located in Mazabuka District, 80kms south of Lusaka, Zambia. Mabiza is a wholly owned entity of Consolidated Nickel Mines Ltd. Munali is currently on care and maintenance but consists of an underground mining operation, a mill and conventional Nickel Sulphide floatation Concentrator. Mabiza is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified individual to take up the position of:
Role: Assistant Plant Manager
Reporting: Plant Manager
Job Purpose:
The main purpose of mine rescue in the order of their importance are:
- The role is responsible for the operations of the processing plant.
- The role is responsible for development and implementation of all operating procedures and training of the production team.
Responsibilities:
Planning/ Production
- Managing each of the individual process areas (i.e. Crushing, DMS, Grinding, Flotation, Dewatering, Concentrate Handling) to achieve required production levels, quality and efficiencies.
- Managing of operational personnel including the planning, scheduling and sourcing of skills.
- Daily monitoring of the process and managing strategies to minimise variations within the concentrator.
- Providing feedback on production KPI’s.
Organisation and People Management
- Managing the succession planning by assisting concentrator management in the decision-making process.
- Developing and maintaining close working relationships with department management team members and cross area colleagues.
- Managing all training programs through the assistance of a Training Co-ordinator with regards to the continuous improvement requirements of MRL.
- Developing and maintaining team plans, production safety and operational reporting systems and process performance reporting.
Financial, Cost & Asset Management
- Initiate and undertake investigations to support cost improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to the preparation of the department operating and capital budgets.
- Participate in department cost analyses and monthly production forecast.
- Advise on the usage of reagents and other consumable items.
Safety
· Identify and correct areas of operation, which have an adverse effect on the OHSE of employees.
· Promote safety awareness of employees and contractors.
· Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and obligations.
· Conduct safety investigations and implementation of follow up action
· Demonstrate an understanding/commitment to the MRL environmental policy.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Grade 12 School Certificate
- Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry Degree
- Ten (10) Years’ Experience and at least Five (05) Years in Production and the rest in Technical Department.
- A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
- Working knowledge of a mineral processing plant.
- Knowledge of OH&S and Environmental legislation and extensive experience risk management and loss control.
- Good leadership of production staff.
- Planning and coordination.
- Possess strong communication skills both written and oral.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Conflict-resolution.
- Good at interpersonal skills.
- Strong Decision-Making abilities.
- Ability to draw up strategic plans.
MRL offers equal employment opportunity. If you are ready to take up this opportunity, e-mail or post your CV with a full application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please apply to:
The Human Resources Business Partner
Mabiza Resources Limited
P.O. 50799
MAZABUKA
Or email your application and C.V. to: careers@mabiza.co.zm
Closing Date: 25th September, 2020
Mabiza Resources Limited, Registration No. 118240
Registered in Republic of Zambia
