Lubambe Copper Mine is located within the Greater Konkola Area of the Zambian Copperbelt and consists of a large–scale mining license covering an area of approximately 228 square kilometres.

Completed and commissioned in 2012, Lubambe is an underground operation supported by a shaft and decline access with a 2.5 million tonne per annum capacity ore concentrator. The mine’s current depth is 450 meters producing a high-grade copper concentrate which is then treated at Zambian smelters.

The mine currently employs 718 direct employees and a further 1,966 contractors. It places the highest priority on safety with a world-class safety system.

Supporting local communities and suppliers is a key business focus of the mine.

EMR Capital owns an 80% controlling interest in Lubambe while ZCCM-IH owns 20%.

The Mine seeks to employ an experienced and qualified individual in the following position:

MINE CAPTAIN (x1)

This position reports to the Mine Superintendent.

Core Purpose of the Position:

To manage safety, quality, production and ensuring production targets are met safely.

Key Performance Areas/Indicators (KPA/Is):

• Ensure adherence to mine regulations in the area of responsibility.
• Plan and coordinate daily, weekly, monthly and annual sectional development and production activities.
• Ensure effective allocation and utilisation of manpower and equipment.
• Enforce discipline among employees for industrial harmony and maximum production.
•  Train and develop subordinates for succession planning.
• Promote adherence to safety, health and environmental procedures, identify unsafe and hazardous situations.
• Diagnose incidents and accidents by completing route cause analyses and take corrective actions.
• Identify cause for and prevent below standard operating conditions.
• Planning and monitoring of production activities in terms of output quality and quantity, costs and labour.
• Directing staff activities and monitoring their performance.

Academic Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Mining Engineering or its equivalent.
• Holder of a valid Blasting License and First Aid Certificate.
• Underground mining experience at Mine Captain level will be added advantage.
• Manual driving license will be added advantage.