Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The role of Project Field Officer (Purchases) is a temporary role for 6 months in the Commercial Directorate. The location is in Mufumbwe and Kasempa.

Responsibilities or duties

To manage the day-to-day purchasing of gold from approved suppliers and artisanal miners, ensuring fair pricing, transparent transactions, proper documentation, and adherence to ZCCM-IH’s gold trading policies.

• Conduct gold purchasing transactions in line with approved pricing structures (e.g., LBMA benchmark minus discount).
• Work closely with the assayer to verify weight and purity prior to finalizing purchases.
• Maintain accurate purchase records, receipts, and documentation for audit purposes.
• Manage the cash float and ensure safe handling of funds.
• Build relationships with ASMs, cooperatives, and local suppliers, promoting formalized trade.
• Educate suppliers on responsible sourcing and traceability requirements.
• Ensure adherence to security protocols during purchases, storage, and transport.
• Prepare daily transaction summaries and reconciliations for submission to head office.
• Support awareness and compliance with government licensing and export requirements.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• GCE or Equivalent with Credits or Better in Five Subjects, Mathematics and English Included.
• Diploma in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mining, or related field will be added advantage
• Integrity and accountability.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Financial discipline and accuracy.
• Understanding of gold market dynamics.
• Record-keeping and reconciliation ability.

Experience needed

• At least 2 years’ experience in field trading, procurement, or mineral marketing.
• Experience handling high-value commodities preferred.
• Knowledge of LBMA pricing mechanisms and market operations.

• Conduct gold purchasing transactions in line with approved pricing structures (e.g., LBMA benchmark minus discount).
• Work closely with the assayer to verify weight and purity prior to finalizing purchases.
• Maintain accurate purchase records, receipts, and documentation for audit purposes.
• Manage the cash float and ensure safe handling of funds.
• Build relationships with ASMs, cooperatives, and local suppliers, promoting formalized trade.
• Educate suppliers on responsible sourcing and traceability requirements.
• Ensure adherence to security protocols during purchases, storage, and transport.
• Prepare daily transaction summaries and reconciliations for submission to head office.
• Support awareness and compliance with government licensing and export requirements.

• Integrity and accountability.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Financial discipline and accuracy.
• Understanding of gold market dynamics.
• Record-keeping and reconciliation ability.

• GCE or Equivalent with Credits or Better in Five Subjects, Mathematics and English Included.
• Diploma in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mining, or related field will be added advantage
• At least 2 years’ experience in field trading, procurement, or mineral marketing.
• Experience handling high-value commodities preferred.
• Knowledge of LBMA pricing mechanisms and market operations.