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Maamba Energy Limited (MEL) is jointly owned by Nava Bharat Singapore Pte. Limited and ZCCM-IH plc. The Company owns and operates a large scale coal mine and has also constructed and operates a 300 Mega Watt Coal fired Power Plant to cater for the growing demand for power in Zambia.

Maamba Energy Limited is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic professional who wants to build a career under Mechanical Department in Maamba, Sinazongwe District, Southern Province.

Purpose of the Role:

The Foreman will provide hands-on supervision of the team maintaining the Company's fleet of Heavy Equipment Machinery (HEMM) and Light Vehicles. The role ensures achievement of the minimum requirement of 85% equipment availability, enabling production and other departments to meet their targets while upholding high safety standards, maintenance practices, and compliance with statutory and domestic regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule maintenance, organize subordinates, and manage a large automobile workshop.
• Execute scheduled maintenance of Heavy Equipment Machinery and Light Vehicles.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on light vehicles and HEMM.
• Forecast and order spare parts for specific jobs and stock replenishment.
• Lead mechanics and technicians to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure timely servicing of all light vehicles and HEMM.
• Maintain proper documentation, records, and prudent use of company resources.
• Set goals and objectives for the section and strive to meet them.
• Ensure compliance with Mining, Environmental, and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain a safe work environment and prevent environmental harm.
• Communicate effectively across departments, especially with Mining, to ensure equipment availability.
• Undertake project work for operations as required.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.

Health and Safety

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Actively identify and report hazards to support the company's Zero Harm policy.
• Use and maintain PPE at all times.
• Adhere to company safety policies, risk assessments, and recommend improvements.

Ensure safety of personnel and prevent damage to company property.

Promote safety culture among employees.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• At least must have a Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics/Heavy Equipment Repair.
• Must be a registered with the Engineering Regulation Board;
• Minimum of a Class B Driving License but a Class C Driving License is an added advantage
• Minimum of Eight (08) years of experience in a reputable workshop with 3 years at supervisory level
• Experienced user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and other design and planning software.

Skills and Abilities

• Communication Skills (oral and written);
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills;
• Time Management, planning and organizing skills;
• Able to coordinate and work in teams; ensure creation of a high performing team; ensure smooth collaboration and ongoing skills development
• Sound knowledge of HEMM. To include the trouble shooting of leaders, excavators, cranes, Drill Rig and TLB (Backhoe), Light Vehicles, etc.
• Sound knowledge of Hydraulics.

Attributes

• Good Automotive engineering skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Honesty
• Team work
• Strong interpersonal skills

• Schedule maintenance, organize subordinates, and manage a large automobile workshop.
• Execute scheduled maintenance of Heavy Equipment Machinery and Light Vehicles.
• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on light vehicles and HEMM.
• Forecast and order spare parts for specific jobs and stock replenishment.
• Lead mechanics and technicians to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure timely servicing of all light vehicles and HEMM.
• Maintain proper documentation, records, and prudent use of company resources.
• Set goals and objectives for the section and strive to meet them.
• Ensure compliance with Mining, Environmental, and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain a safe work environment and prevent environmental harm.
• Communicate effectively across departments, especially with Mining, to ensure equipment availability.
• Undertake project work for operations as required.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Actively identify and report hazards to support the company's Zero Harm policy.
• Use and maintain PPE at all times.
• Adhere to company safety policies, risk assessments, and recommend improvements.
• Ensure safety of personnel and prevent damage to company property.
• Promote safety culture among employees.

• Communication Skills (oral and written);
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills;
• Time Management, planning and organizing skills;
• Able to coordinate and work in teams; ensure creation of a high performing team; ensure smooth collaboration and ongoing skills development
• Sound knowledge of HEMM. To include the trouble shooting of leaders, excavators, cranes, Drill Rig and TLB (Backhoe), Light Vehicles, etc.
• Sound knowledge of Hydraulics.
• Good Automotive engineering skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Honesty
• Team work
• Strong interpersonal skills

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• At least must have a Craft Certificate in Automotive Mechanics/Heavy Equipment Repair.
• Must be a registered with the Engineering Regulation Board;
• Minimum of a Class B Driving License but a Class C Driving License is an added advantage
• Minimum of Eight (08) years of experience in a reputable workshop with 3 years at supervisory level
• Experienced user of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and other design and planning software.