JOB PURPOSE

To be responsible for the exploration, mining, and metallurgical aspects of ZCCM-IH current and proposed green field and brown field mining processing projects and promote business growth and value addition.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1 Conducts data analysis, collation and storage of physical field samples that pertain to the scientific evaluation of the exploration areas.

1.2 Recommend acquisition or disposal of leases based on integrated geological and geophysical information.

1.3 Interpret technical data, finalize maps and support data and evaluate risks

1.4 To conceptualize Mining Operations by evaluating mining methods and operating parameters that can be employed to economically mine or exploit a mineral deposit.

1.5 To lead development and implementation of framework for economic participation in new mining ventures to spearhead the evaluation process by following standard evaluation procedures in the selection of new economically viable mining projects.

1.6 To conduct strategic technical studies of engineering and business options available to ZCCM-IH to make recommendation to Management.

1.7 Conduct technical auditing of subsidiary and investee companies to ensure subsidiaries and investee companies are operating in conformity with the regulatory requirements of the mining laws and ensuring that operations adhere to acceptable technical standards.

1.8 To formulate and implement value addition partnerships as well as to carefully integrate machinery, labour and financial operations support and other support to subsidiary companies.

1.9 Carry out technical evaluation of potential investment opportunities to ensure only technically sound third-party investments opportunities are considered by ZCCM-IH for investment such as checking viability of the mineral resource/reserve estimation, which was undertaken, licencing and environmental regulatory compliance, technical viability of mining methods being deployed etc.

1.10 Ensure extraction and processing of ores are conducted efficiently, sustainably, and profitably.

1.11 To lead development and implementation of framework for economic participation in new mining venture to ensure the overall success of the venture.

1.12 To prepare and review annual plans and budgets as well as to provide support for exploration, mining and processing activities for the technical department.

1.13 To prepare reports in line with agreed timelines for internal use for submission to management

1.14 Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Job Requirements

• GCE/Grade 12 qualification with at least credit passes in English, Mathematics and Sciences.
• A Bachelor’s degree in either Geology, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Mining, Mineral Processing or related field.
• Eligibility to be admitted as member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and or the Geological Society of Zambia (GSZ)
• Minimum of 4 years in a mining or related industry
• Experience in the various stages of the mining value chain, including the development processes for the resources and reserves.
• Worked in technical role at supervisor level with experience to supervise multidisciplinary teams.

• Conducts data analysis, collation and storage of physical field samples that pertain to the scientific evaluation of the exploration areas.
• Recommend acquisition or disposal of leases based on integrated geological and geophysical information.
• Interpret technical data, finalize maps and support data and evaluate risks
• To conceptualize Mining Operations by evaluating mining methods and operating parameters that can be employed to economically mine or exploit a mineral deposit.
• To lead development and implementation of framework for economic participation in new mining ventures to spearhead the evaluation process by following standard evaluation procedures in the selection of new economically viable mining projects.
• To conduct strategic technical studies of engineering and business options available to ZCCM-IH to make recommendation to Management.
• Conduct technical auditing of subsidiary and investee companies to ensure subsidiaries and investee companies are operating in conformity with the regulatory requirements of the mining laws and ensuring that operations adhere to acceptable technical standards.
• To formulate and implement value addition partnerships as well as to carefully integrate machinery, labour and financial operations support and other support to subsidiary companies.
• Carry out technical evaluation of potential investment opportunities to ensure only technically sound third-party investments opportunities are considered by ZCCM-IH for investment such as checking viability of the mineral resource/reserve estimation, which was undertaken, licencing and environmental regulatory compliance, technical viability of mining methods being deployed etc.
• Ensure extraction and processing of ores are conducted efficiently, sustainably, and profitably.
• To lead development and implementation of framework for economic participation in new mining venture to ensure the overall success of the venture.
• To prepare and review annual plans and budgets as well as to provide support for exploration, mining and processing activities for the technical department.
• Prepare reports in line with agreed timelines for internal use for submission to management
• Perform any other lawful duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

• GCE/Grade 12 qualification with at least credit passes in English, Mathematics and Sciences.
• A Bachelor’s degree in either Geology, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Mining, Mineral Processing or related field.
• Eligibility to be admitted as member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and or the Geological Society of Zambia (GSZ)