30 Jan 2025

Superintendent Production at Mabiza Resources Limited

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Job Description


Mabiza Resources Limited (“Mabiza”) operates the Munali Nickel Mine (“Munali”), which is in the Mazabuka District, 75 km 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 a dedicated Superintendent Production to take up the position of:

Role: Superintendent Production

Reporting: Plant Manager
Job Purpose: To assist the Plant Manager in organizing and managing day-to-day activities for the Plant Operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Understand and execute accountability of legal appointment of the Zambian Mining regulations.
  • Identify and correct areas of operation, which have an adverse effect on the OHSE of employees.
  • Promote safety awareness of employees and contractors.
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and obligations.
  • Conduct safety investigations and implementation of follow-up actions.
  • Demonstrate an understanding/commitment to the MRL environmental policy.
  • Identify and correct areas of operation, which have an adverse effect on the environment.
  • Manage each of the individual process areas (i.e. Crushing, DMS, Grinding, Flotation, Dewatering, Concentrate Handling) to achieve required production levels, quality, and efficiencies.
  • Recruitment and management of operational personnel, including planning, scheduling, and sourcing of skills.
  • Daily monitoring of the process and managing strategies to minimize variations within the concentrator.
  • Provide feedback on production KPIs.
  • Manage succession planning by assisting concentrator management in the decision-making process.
  • Develop and maintain close working relationships with department management team members and cross-area colleagues.
  • Manage all training programs through the assistance of a Training Coordinator with regard to the continuous improvement requirements of MRL.
  • Develop and maintain team plans, production safety and operational reporting systems, and process performance reporting.
  • Initiate and undertake investigations to support cost improvement opportunities.
  • Contribute to the preparation of the department operating and capital budgets.
  • Participate in department cost analyses and monthly production forecasts.
  • Advise on the usage of reagents and other consumable items.
  • Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly reporting to the required standards.
  • Ensure production processing is conducted in the most efficient manner to prevent environmental pollution.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 School Certificate.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Metallurgy or Minerals Engineering (preferable).
  • A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
  • Working knowledge of a mineral processing plant.
  • Ten (10) years in a sulphide processing plant.
  • Minimum of five (5) years in a sulphide concentrator at this level.
  • Knowledge of OH&S and Environmental legislation and extensive experience in risk management and loss control.
  • Good leadership of production staff.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good decision-making skills.
  • Good IT and arithmetic skills.
  • Commitment to SHEC performance.
  • Good leadership and motivational skills.
  • Strong drive and personal sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Be diligent and thorough in approach.
  • Be enthusiastic and proactive.
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Method of Application

MRL offers equal employment opportunities. If you are ready to take up this opportunity, email or post your CV with a full application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please apply to: Human Resources Manager Mabiza Resources Limited P.O. Box 50799 LUSAKA

Or email your application and CV to: careers@mabiza.co.zm Closing Date: 5th February 2025




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