About The Job

The purpose of this role is to manage the implementation and delivery of large-scale operations or multiple projects, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, time, and compliance requirements. The Senior Superintendent provides leadership across operational, technical, and commercial functions, acting as a critical link between management and site execution teams to ensure efficient and sustainable operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project setup and transition into full operational execution in line with business strategy
• Manage day-to-day site operations including planning, resource allocation, productivity, and performance
• Ensure effective control of work orders, materials, stock, equipment, and subcontractors
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across all activities
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes
• Provide input into tendering, contract structuring, and operational planning
• Monitor financial performance and ensure alignment with budget and contractual obligations
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, SHEQ standards, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain awareness of contract terms and applicable legislation impacting operations
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation measures
• Coordinate with internal departments (HR, Safety, Quality, Finance, Plant, IT, Commercial) to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain effective communication with management and site teams
• Engage with clients and external stakeholders to ensure service delivery and relationship management
• Manage operational targets, productivity, quality, and timelines
• Ensure optimal use of labour, plant, and resources
• Implement performance monitoring systems and take corrective action where necessary
• Oversee logistics, stock control, and operational planning
• Establish and maintain site management systems including reporting, forecasting, and performance tracking
• Conduct data analysis and trend monitoring to support decision-making
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to management
• Ensure implementation of technical and quality standards across operations
• Apply internal and client-specific technical requirements
• Support continuous improvement in operational and technical performance

Requirements

Qualifications

• BSc or BTech in Engineering (Mining, Metallurgy, Industrial, Civil, or equivalent)
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Membership with Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and ERB (or eligibility)
• Project Management or Management qualification (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in process, production, or mechanical operations
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory/management role in mining or tailings operations
• Proven experience managing site operations, labour, and plant resources
• Experience in tailings, reclamation, or contracting environments preferred
• Experience in project setup and operational execution at Superintendent level or above

Skills & Competencies

• Strong operational planning and execution skills
• Solid understanding of mining, production, and tailings operations
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Leadership and people management capability
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High level of safety awareness and compliance focus

Health & Fitness

• Medically fit as per company and industry standards

• Oversee project setup and transition into full operational execution in line with business strategy
• Manage day-to-day site operations including planning, resource allocation, productivity, and performance
• Ensure effective control of work orders, materials, stock, equipment, and subcontractors
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement across all activities
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes
• Provide input into tendering, contract structuring, and operational planning
• Monitor financial performance and ensure alignment with budget and contractual obligations
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, SHEQ standards, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain awareness of contract terms and applicable legislation impacting operations
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation measures
• Coordinate with internal departments (HR, Safety, Quality, Finance, Plant, IT, Commercial) to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain effective communication with management and site teams
• Engage with clients and external stakeholders to ensure service delivery and relationship management
• Manage operational targets, productivity, quality, and timelines
• Ensure optimal use of labour, plant, and resources
• Implement performance monitoring systems and take corrective action where necessary
• Oversee logistics, stock control, and operational planning
• Establish and maintain site management systems including reporting, forecasting, and performance tracking
• Conduct data analysis and trend monitoring to support decision-making
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to management
• Ensure implementation of technical and quality standards across operations
• Apply internal and client-specific technical requirements
• Support continuous improvement in operational and technical performance

• Strong operational planning and execution skills
• Solid understanding of mining, production, and tailings operations
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Leadership and people management capability
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High level of safety awareness and compliance focus

• BSc or BTech in Engineering (Mining, Metallurgy, Industrial, Civil, or equivalent)
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Membership with Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and ERB (or eligibility)
• Project Management or Management qualification (advantageous)