Intern Geologist (Field Support)
2025-07-03T14:09:49+00:00
ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Mining
Management
2025-07-17T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Job Reference Number: ZCCM-67
Department: Technical
Business Unit:
Industry: Technical
Job Type: Temp
Positions Available: 2
Salary: Market Related
Suitably qualified and motivated individuals are invited to apply for this Internship Opportunity! The Intern Geologist will support exploration activities by conducting geochemical analysis using portable hand-held X-ray Fluorescence (pXRF)analyser. The role involves fieldwork, sample collection and preparation, field data collection and assisting senior geologists in executing field activities.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain pXRF equipment for rapid geochemical analysis of rock, soil, and drill core samples.
- Assist in geological mapping, sampling, and core logging to support exploration programs.
- Ensure accurate data recording and assist in preliminary interpretation of pXRF results.
- Support field exploration activities, including site surveys and sample collection.
- Follow safety and environmental protocols during fieldwork and laboratory operations.
- Assist in data validation, reporting, and quality control of analytical results.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) or Equivalent with Credits or Better in Five Subjects, Mathematics and English Included
- Bachelor’s degree in Exploration and mining Geology (or related field) OR a final-year student in Geology.
- Basic knowledge of XRF operation (training may be provided).
- Understanding of geological fieldwork techniques (mapping, sampling, core logging).
- Ability to work in remote and rugged terrain under field conditions.
- Strong analytical and data management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with the Geology of Zambia’s and copper mineralization systems.
- Prior internship or fieldwork experience in mineral exploration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Basic experience with geological software (ArcGIS/Leapfrog/Surpac/Surfer/Geosoft Montaj)
Key Responsibilities: Operate and maintain pXRF equipment for rapid geochemical analysis of rock, soil, and drill core samples. Assist in geological mapping, sampling, and core logging to support exploration programs. Ensure accurate data recording and assist in preliminary interpretation of pXRF results. Support field exploration activities, including site surveys and sample collection. Follow safety and environmental protocols during fieldwork and laboratory operations. Assist in data validation, reporting, and quality control of analytical results.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) or Equivalent with Credits or Better in Five Subjects, Mathematics and English Included Bachelor’s degree in Exploration and mining Geology (or related field) OR a final-year student in Geology. Basic knowledge of XRF operation (training may be provided). Understanding of geological fieldwork techniques (mapping, sampling, core logging). Ability to work in remote and rugged terrain under field conditions. Strong analytical and data management skills.
Familiarity with the Geology of Zambia’s and copper mineralization systems. Prior internship or fieldwork experience in mineral exploration. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word Basic experience with geological software (ArcGIS/Leapfrog/Surpac/Surfer/Geosoft Montaj)
No Requirements
JOB-68668f2d5cd99
Vacancy title:
Intern Geologist (Field Support)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 17 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Reference Number: ZCCM-67
Department: Technical
Business Unit:
Industry: Technical
Job Type: Temp
Positions Available: 2
Salary: Market Related
Suitably qualified and motivated individuals are invited to apply for this Internship Opportunity! The Intern Geologist will support exploration activities by conducting geochemical analysis using portable hand-held X-ray Fluorescence (pXRF)analyser. The role involves fieldwork, sample collection and preparation, field data collection and assisting senior geologists in executing field activities.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain pXRF equipment for rapid geochemical analysis of rock, soil, and drill core samples.
- Assist in geological mapping, sampling, and core logging to support exploration programs.
- Ensure accurate data recording and assist in preliminary interpretation of pXRF results.
- Support field exploration activities, including site surveys and sample collection.
- Follow safety and environmental protocols during fieldwork and laboratory operations.
- Assist in data validation, reporting, and quality control of analytical results.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- General Certificate of Education (GCE) or Equivalent with Credits or Better in Five Subjects, Mathematics and English Included
- Bachelor’s degree in Exploration and mining Geology (or related field) OR a final-year student in Geology.
- Basic knowledge of XRF operation (training may be provided).
- Understanding of geological fieldwork techniques (mapping, sampling, core logging).
- Ability to work in remote and rugged terrain under field conditions.
- Strong analytical and data management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with the Geology of Zambia’s and copper mineralization systems.
- Prior internship or fieldwork experience in mineral exploration.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Basic experience with geological software (ArcGIS/Leapfrog/Surpac/Surfer/Geosoft Montaj)
Work Hours: 8
Experience: No Requirements
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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