MINING ENGINEER | MINING CAREERS AT ZCCM-IH INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, KASENSELI, MWINILUNGA, ZAMBIA

JOB TITLE: Mining Engineer | LOCATION: LUSAKA | DEPARTMENT: KASENSELI GOLD PROJECT
Report to: Project Manager

Zambia Gold Company Limited (Zambia Gold) was incorporated on 10 January 2020. Zambia Gold (the ‘Company’) is co-owned by ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc with a 51% stake and the Ministry of Finance owning the remaining 49% stake. Zambia Gold is mandated to lead the development of the gold sector in Zambia by undertaking commercial activities for the benefit of all stakeholders. In order to achieve this mandate, Zambia Gold Company will broadly undertake the following activities:

1. Acquire exploration licences and carry out mineral exploration with a focus on gold (either directly or in partnership with other entities)
2. Develop and operate mines for gold and other precious minerals
3. Refining, grading, producing, cutting and processing of gold and other precious minerals
4. Buying and selling of gold and other minerals
5. Support artisanal mining operations and transforming these into commercially viable activities
6. Pursue value addition opportunities in the precious metals sector

The Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who are innovative, energetic and performance-driven to fill the following positions:

1. 1. Mining Engineer X 1 (Re-advertised)
   Location: Kasenseli – Mwinilunga
   Department: Kasenseli Gold Project – Mwinilunga
   Report to: Project Manager
2. Job Purpose
   To provide technical support to the Project Manager with regard to mine plans, mine development, operations and monitoring mine activities; and to maintain at all times high standards of Safety and Environmental management expected for the operations. The Mining Engineer will be reporting to the Project Manager.
3. Main duties
   (a) Preparations of annual plans and budgets for mining operations;
   (b) Development of Mine Plans;
   (c) Optimisation of open-pit operations;
   (d) Ensure availability of mining equipment for open-pit operations;
   (e) Liaison with contractors of hired mining equipment on maintenance management system;
   (f) Liaison with processing personnel on material movements and targets;
   (g) Generate daily reports of operations; and
   (h) Ensure that employees and contractors work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
   (i) Provide Management with timely reports on mining operations
4. Qualifications and experience)
5. Professional:
   • Full Grade 12 Certificate;
   • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining Engineering from a recognized University;
   • Registered with Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and Engineering Registration Board (ERB);
   • Understanding and interpretation of geological information is essential;
   • Project assessment and financial evaluation essential; and
   • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, mine planning packages such as Datamine, XPAC, and Surpac is essential.b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
   • Minimum of 7 years of work experience in mining operations especially open-pit mining operations.
   c) Skill Specifications:
   • Excellent written, interpersonal skills and computer literate.
   d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
   • Proven Leadership and People Management.
   e) Valid Driver’s license

Zambia Gold Company Limited provides equal employment opportunities to all Zambians on merit without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, colour, tribe, disability, or religion.
Interested, suitably qualified and experienced persons should send their application together with certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates; a detailed Curriculum Vitae with traceable references and copy of the NRC should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 5th February, 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head Human Resources and Administration
Zambia Gold Company Limited
Subdivision F/377a/30/B
Kudu Road, Kabulonga
LUSAKA

Email: jobs@zccm-ih.com.zm