Mopani Copper Mines PLC, a joint venture Company comprising major Shareholders Glencore, First Quantum Minerals Ltd and ZCCM Investment, owns operations in Mufulira and Nkana on the Copperbelt in Zambia.
The success has been as a result of its focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationship enjoyed with its stakeholders – an important sector of is its employees.
The Company seeks the service of qualified MINE CAPTAIN RBS X 2 reporting to Underground Manager.
The successful candidates will be responsible for planning, organizing and controlling mining activities in underground operations under his/her responsibility to ensure that production, long hole drilling and development targets are achieved safely and within budget.
Duties will among others, include:
- Ensure that agreed ore production tonnage and development advance are effectively achieved to meet overall targets.
- Supervise the work of development, long hole drilling, timbering and stape blasting to ensure that the set production program goes according to plan and prompt corrective action is taken when necessary.
- Ensure that both domestic and statutory mining safety regulations are enforced and observed at all times.
- Optimise the use of men, equipment, and materials so as to minimize operating costs.
- Maintain discipline and sound industrial rotations among subordinates and supervisors in order to promote good industrial climate conducive to high productivity,
- Maintain effective with service departments and other mining sections to ensure continuity of production operations.
- Ensure the availability of trained personnel to uphold sectional performance
To be considered for this position, you must have;
- Grade 12 or Form 5 Cerli cate
- Degree in Mining Engineenng or its equivalent
- A’ least 5 years post qualification expenence •n mining (underground) environment.
- Must have valid Blasting License and First Aid certificate,
- Fully paid up member 01 EIZ
- Under the age of 3B years
Key to the success of this portfolio is the incumbent’s ability to work on his own initiative, paying particular attention to company policies and objectives.
Mopani is committed to establishing a winning team and a copper and cobalt business it can be proud of. The company operates an employment policy of aiming to employ the right people with the right skill irrespective of race, gender or creed. Its remuneration pohcy is based on performance. creating a competitive environment for achievers.
Interested. suitably qualified experienced applicants should submit an application not later than 20 July 2017 with contact phone numbers. detailed curriculum vitae with three pages or less and three contactable referees to:
Human Resources Superintendent, Manpower
Mopani Copper Mines Plc
POBox 22000. Kitwe
Mopani Copper Mines Plc
POBox 22000. Kitwe
Facsimile 2247354
Email : recruitment@mopani.com.zm
Full confidnetiality guaranteed. Please note that only listed applicants will be responded to and invited interviews.