Senior Superintendent
2025-06-25T13:36:06+00:00
Fraser Alexander Zambia
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https://www.fraseralexander.com/
FULL_TIME
Chingola
Chingola
10101
Zambia
Mining
Management
2025-07-01T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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PURPOSE
This exciting opportunity within Fraser Alexander Zambia involves managing the implementation and delivery of either one large operation/project or multiple smaller ones, ensuring alignment with safety, time, quantity, quality, financial, governance, and risk control requirements. The role emphasizes the practical, technical, and commercial management of operations/projects and serves as a critical link between the Operations Manager and the operational team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Business and Functional Management
- Execute project setup and transition to operational responsibilities in alignment with organisational strategy and project/operation requirements, ensuring achievement of set goals and long-term sustainability.
- Maintain oversight and accountability for operations management, including planning, setup, work orders, SHEQ, productivity, technical quality, operational control, resources, materials, stock control, facilities, maintenance, and subcontractor performance.
Financial, Commercial, and Contracts Management
- Participate in country-level board reporting on financials alongside the Senior Business Unit
Manager and execute operational budgeting and forecasting.
- Provide input to the Senior Business Unit Manager on tender and contract structuring, as well as operational implementation.
Risk Management and Compliance
- Ensure adherence to business policies and standards related to operational and support responsibilities, as defined by the Senior Business Unit Manager.
- Maintain full awareness of the content and implications of new contracts, as well as relevant
country and industry legislation, as they relate to project/operation execution and governance.
Stakeholder Management (Internal/ External)
- Maintain effective working relationships with operational support structures and ensure operations are optimally serviced through support functions (HR, Safety, Quality, Plant, Survey, Commercial, Finance, IT, QS).
- Engage with the internal management structure to ensure business alignment through established line reporting channels.
Operations and Contract Management
- Ensure effective execution and management of projects/operations, including target setting, resource allocation, cost control, productivity, quality, optimisation, logistics and stock control, forecasting, and risk management, to achieve objectives in line with budget, scope, timelines and standards.
- Implement and execute management and production controls, performance measures, and
reporting for a specific site, taking corrective action as needed to ensure effective and efficient
delivery.
Management Operating System and Reporting
- Define, set up, and implement an appropriate management operating system for the site,
including forecasts, plans, targets, controls, performance measures, data management,
trend analysis, reporting, and forums, to enable effective decision-making, performance
management, and corrective action.
Technical Management
- Implement relevant quality and technical standards as agreed for projects and operations.
- Understand and apply internal and client policies related to technical matters for projects and operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc Engineering or BTech Engineering (Mining, Metallurgy, Industrial, Civil, or equivalent).
- Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
- Registered member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and ERB, or eligible for
registration with EIZ or equivalent.
- A qualification in Project Management or Management would be advantageous.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of five years’ (5) relevant process, production, or mechanical experience in managing a deposition or remining section.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ reclamation/contracting supervisory experience.
- Practical, hands-on experience in managing foremen, labour, and plant resources.
- Experience in planning and setting up tailings projects, preferably at the Superintendent level or higher.
- Completion of the Tailings Academy Programme.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably within a
tailings or mining environment, at the Superintendent level.
SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Excellent operational management and planning skills.
- Medically fit as per company standards.
- Strong understanding of the Mining, Production, and Tailings industries, with a specific
emphasis on the Tailings business.
Manage the SHEQ Function Support, guide, and coach all stakeholders. Conduct monthly meetings with the SHEQ team and management. Conduct site visits and attend contractor/client meetings. Train staff on associated risks and the procedures to follow during task execution. Ensure legal compliance with the 13 Risk Management Standards. Administration, Reporting, and Advisory Services Provide SHEQ advisory support to line management. Maintain a register of SHEQ performance data. Compile and submit reports as required. Submit monthly reports to the COM/SHEQ Manager: Africa. Oversee contractor management and ensure SHEQ compliance. Implement and monitor SHEQ management systems. Risk Assessment Ensure necessary risk assessments and action plans are compiled, reviewed, and maintained. Assist and advise staff on the risk management process. Conduct risk awareness sessions and advise management on the current risk status. Incident and Accident Investigations Conduct investigations into incidents and accidents. Determine root causes and implement corrective actions. Record and compile reports for all incidents and accidents. Liaise with relevant internal and external parties regarding claims, workers’ compensation, and insurance matters. Audits and Inspections Plan and execute internal and external audits. Follow up on completed audits. Mitigate audit findings and implement required standards and procedures. Perform inspections on the physical conditions of the plant and all tailings’ dams, both remining and deposition. SHEQ Training Conduct training needs analysis and develop relevant training materials. Maintain updated training records and the training matrix. Identify and coordinate external training interventions.
QUALIFICATIONS Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH General Certificate Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Environmental/Mining/Metallurgical) will be an added advantage. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ICAM Training. Proficiency in SHEQ management systems. EXPERIENCE Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in mining, construction, or tailings environment. Demonstrated knowledge of systems implementation and auditing.
QUALIFICATIONS Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH General Certificate Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Environmental/Mining/Metallurgical) will be an added advantage. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ICAM Training. Proficiency in SHEQ management systems. EXPERIENCE Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in mining, construction, or tailings environment. Demonstrated knowledge of systems implementation and auditing.
JOB-685bfb4691019
Vacancy title:
Senior Superintendent
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Management]
Jobs at:
Fraser Alexander Zambia
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 1 2025
Duty Station:
Chingola | Chingola | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, June 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
PURPOSE
This exciting opportunity within Fraser Alexander Zambia involves managing the implementation and delivery of either one large operation/project or multiple smaller ones, ensuring alignment with safety, time, quantity, quality, financial, governance, and risk control requirements. The role emphasizes the practical, technical, and commercial management of operations/projects and serves as a critical link between the Operations Manager and the operational team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Business and Functional Management
- Execute project setup and transition to operational responsibilities in alignment with organisational strategy and project/operation requirements, ensuring achievement of set goals and long-term sustainability.
- Maintain oversight and accountability for operations management, including planning, setup, work orders, SHEQ, productivity, technical quality, operational control, resources, materials, stock control, facilities, maintenance, and subcontractor performance.
Financial, Commercial, and Contracts Management
- Participate in country-level board reporting on financials alongside the Senior Business Unit
Manager and execute operational budgeting and forecasting.
- Provide input to the Senior Business Unit Manager on tender and contract structuring, as well as operational implementation.
Risk Management and Compliance
- Ensure adherence to business policies and standards related to operational and support responsibilities, as defined by the Senior Business Unit Manager.
- Maintain full awareness of the content and implications of new contracts, as well as relevant
country and industry legislation, as they relate to project/operation execution and governance.
Stakeholder Management (Internal/ External)
- Maintain effective working relationships with operational support structures and ensure operations are optimally serviced through support functions (HR, Safety, Quality, Plant, Survey, Commercial, Finance, IT, QS).
- Engage with the internal management structure to ensure business alignment through established line reporting channels.
Operations and Contract Management
- Ensure effective execution and management of projects/operations, including target setting, resource allocation, cost control, productivity, quality, optimisation, logistics and stock control, forecasting, and risk management, to achieve objectives in line with budget, scope, timelines and standards.
- Implement and execute management and production controls, performance measures, and
reporting for a specific site, taking corrective action as needed to ensure effective and efficient
delivery.
Management Operating System and Reporting
- Define, set up, and implement an appropriate management operating system for the site,
including forecasts, plans, targets, controls, performance measures, data management,
trend analysis, reporting, and forums, to enable effective decision-making, performance
management, and corrective action.
Technical Management
- Implement relevant quality and technical standards as agreed for projects and operations.
- Understand and apply internal and client policies related to technical matters for projects and operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
- BSc Engineering or BTech Engineering (Mining, Metallurgy, Industrial, Civil, or equivalent).
- Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
- Registered member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and ERB, or eligible for
registration with EIZ or equivalent.
- A qualification in Project Management or Management would be advantageous.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of five years’ (5) relevant process, production, or mechanical experience in managing a deposition or remining section.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ reclamation/contracting supervisory experience.
- Practical, hands-on experience in managing foremen, labour, and plant resources.
- Experience in planning and setting up tailings projects, preferably at the Superintendent level or higher.
- Completion of the Tailings Academy Programme.
- At least five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably within a
tailings or mining environment, at the Superintendent level.
SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Excellent operational management and planning skills.
- Medically fit as per company standards.
- Strong understanding of the Mining, Production, and Tailings industries, with a specific
emphasis on the Tailings business.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: associate degree
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