Mopani Copper Mines PLC has operations in Mufulira and Kitwe on the copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Company’s Success has been as a result of its focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with stakeholders-an important sector of which is its employees.

The Company Seeks the Services of a Production Controller  x2

Job Purpose

The Responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to the following:

• Maintaining safe working conditions in the section in accordance with the Mining and Domestic Regulations.
• Communicating with other departments to ensure deliveries of essential materials as required.
• Liaising with engineering section on vehicles, equipment/machinery maintenance scheduling to minimize breakdowns and achieve acceptable availability of the same.
• Scrutinizing operations log sheets and reports to identify problem areas and resolve them accordingly.
• Exercising budgetary control to ensure cost effectiveness on proper utilization of both human and material resources.
• Ensure depositing of tailings and refuse is according to environmental standards targeting zero environmental incidents.
• Adhering to all other assignments that are lawful and fair.

To be considered for this position, the candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent.
• Degree in Mineral Processing/Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering
• Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia and Engineering Registration Board.
• Exposure to mining and metallurgical operations.
• Have good Oral and Written Communication Skills.
• Two (2) years’ experience in Metallurgical Processing Plants
• Good Problem-Solving Skills

The successful candidate must be result oriented and have the ability to work with own initiative, ability to understand scope of work, paying particular attention to Company policies and Corporate 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 meritocracy, aiming to employ the right people with the right skill, irrespective of race, gender or creed.

Applicants who are interested, suitably qualified, and experienced should submit their application no later than 05 June 2024. The application should include contact phone numbers, a detailed curriculum vitae (limited to three pages or less), and contact information for three referees who can be contacted. Additionally,certified copies of all credentials should be provided.

Female applicants that meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Full confidentiality guaranteed. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be responded to.