Vacancy title:
Mine Captain RBS

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Construction, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Mopani Copper Mines PLC

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 5 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 1 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To lead safe and efficient mining production operations through robust quality assurance, strategic planning, and budget management while driving continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and environmental performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning & Execution:
• Develop and implement 4-3-2-1 rolling quarterly production plans
• Establish QA/QC protocols for mine redevelopment activities
• Integrate risk management processes into production planning

Financial Management:
• Prepare and manage annual cost centre budgets
• Monitor production KPIs against financial targets
• Implement cost optimization initiatives

Operational Leadership:
• Direct daily mining operations to achieve production milestones
• Oversee blasting operations with valid license
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations and safety standards

Safety & Sustainability:
• Champion safety leadership and culture development
• Implement integrated environmental management plans
• Conduct regular safety audits and toolbox meetings

Team Development:
• Build production team capabilities through training
• Foster accountability and continuous improvement culture
• Manage performance against operational KPIs

Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on mine planning
• Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies
• Report production performance to senior management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Certification:
✓ Grade 12 Certificate (ZAQA verified)
✓ Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering (ZAQA verified) or equivalent experience
✓ Valid Blasting License for all mining operations
✓ Current First Aid Certification

Technical Competencies:
• Mine production planning and scheduling
• Budget development and cost control
• Quality assurance in mining operations

Experience:
• Minimum 2 years in mining production roles
• Experience in underground/open pit operations
• Demonstrated safety leadership

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership and team motivation
• Effective communication and stakeholder management
• Results-driven with continuous improvement mindset

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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