JOB OPENING –   ON SHORT TERM CONTRACT

Mazabuka District, 75kms south of Lusaka, Zambia. Mabiza is a wholly owned entity of Consolidated Nickel Mines Ltd.

The Mine is a modern, world-class facility with fully mechanized underground operations. To support this vision. Mabiza is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified individual to take up the position of: –

Role:  Grader Operator

Reporting: PIC – Mine Services

Job Objective:

The role is responsible for carrying out road maintenance/rehabilitation

activities so as to enhance road safety both on surface and underground operations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures the Grader is always in road worthy condition.
• Safely operate the Grader ensuring his own safety and that of others
• Conducts regular inspections on the road network looking out for hazardous situations and provide means to remedy any hazardous situations on the road network
• Timely attendance to issues raised on the condition of the road on the Mine lease area
• Ensures regular grading of roadways both on Surface and underground, good and effective drainages
• Ensures that roadways are watered down to suppress dust at all times
• Ensures that whenever the Grader is due for service it is cleaned and presented to the Heavy Equipment Workshop
• Ensures that the Grader is checked daily and any defects reported as and when they occur so that they are attended to quickly

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in both conventional and mechanized underground Mining operations
• At least 5years hands on experience in Grader operations
• Must have an underground working experience in Grader Operations
• At least at the level of Grade 12
• Able to communicate effectively
• Knowledgeable in Mining and Explosives Regulations
• Able to make quick, logical decisions