STORES OFFICER | MINING CAREERS AT ZCCM-IH INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, KASENSELI GOLD, MWINILUNGA, ZAMBIA
JOB TITLE: Stores Officer | LOCATION: Mwinilunga | DEPARTMENT:PROCUREMENT
Report to: Procurement 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:
- Acquire exploration licences and carry out mineral exploration with a focus on gold (either directly or in partnership with other entities)
- Develop and operate mines for gold and other precious minerals
- Refining, grading, producing, cutting and processing of gold and other precious minerals
- Buying and selling of gold and other minerals
- Support artisanal mining operations and transforming these into commercially viable activities
- 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:
Stores Officer X 1
Location: Kasenseli Gold Project-Mwinilunga
Department: Procurement
Report to: Procurement Manager
Job purpose
To undertake the provision of storage, distribution and maintenance of
procurement records in order to facilitate stores stock levels decision making.
Duties
a. Effectively and efficiently coordinate receipts and issues of stocks in order to ensure smooth operations on site.
b. Ensure effective house-keeping measures for the warehouse/storeroom.
c. Undertake timely storage of goods in order to avoid loss and destruction.
d. Maintain accurately up-to-date Goods Register in order to maintain accurate record of all goods received.
e. Maintain an efficient and effective storeroom operation by following procedures to receive, unpack, inventory, store (as necessary), account for, and issue to end users.
f. Utilize a computer to determine stock balances, bin locations, inputs or retrieves data for routine operational needs, prepares reports, and performs perpetual inventory maintenance.
g. Focus on end user needs and end user satisfaction, promotes transparency and integrity to all staff within Authority.
h. Conduct store counts, and other inventories of bin and bulk stock items and identifies and corrects discrepancies.
i. Maintain tools, equipment, and machinery in operational condition by inspecting tools and equipment when returned to the stores area.
j. Contribute to an accident-free work environment by keeping the stores area clean, neat and orderly.
k. Maintain inventory levels with regard to min & max. levels and replenishment of stock
l. Generate accurate reports, analyze reports and action discrepancies
m. Prepare stock reconciliation reports e.g., manage diesel receipt and issue records
n. Monitor monthly cycle counts and verify quantity and quality of goods
o. Maintain safe housekeeping practices to ensure safety standards
Qualifications and experience
a) Professional Qualification:
• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Purchasing & Supply; Business Administration; Economics or Commerce
• from reputable University with Graduate Diploma – Chartered Institute of Procurement
• Supply.
• Must be a fully paid-up member to relevant professional bodies.
b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
• 3 years experience in a similar position.
• Work experience in the Mining sector will be an added advantage.
c) Skill Specifications:
• Communication skills (verbal/written)
• Strong numeric skills
• Ability to use inventory software
d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
• Physical fitness
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
