Job Detail

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Mine Manager

Job Summary

• To supervise opencast Mining and other related Operations in accordance with Mining and other statutory Regulations and to plan, coordinate and manage pit operations in an effective and efficient manner

Responsibilities

• Coordinate blast hole drilling
• Manage and supervise blast hole blasting
• Co-ordinate the mining operations with mining contractor as per the Mine plan envisaged by MCL
• Ensure excavation of mining quantities in compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Supervise the dewatering of the Mine
• Ensuring compliance with Mining, Explosives and Environmental Regulations
• Monitor the Grade Control of Coal
• Ensuring the implementation of safety in the Mine
• Preparation of Mining Statutory Reports

Attributes

• Good analytical skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Teamwork

Qualifications, skills and experience

• Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent.
• Diploma or Degree in Mining Engineering from a recognized learning institute.
• Must have a valid Zambian Blasting Licence and First aid Certificate.
• Must have knowledge of the Mining, Environmental and Explosives Regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Not less than 10 years’ post qualifying experience in a large open pit mining environment.
• Must be a member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
• Must be computer literate.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

If you think you meet the above qualifications and experience, kindly apply to the undersigned, enclosing your detailed CV, copies of your certificates and citing 3 traceable references, not later than Friday, 22nd October, 2021.

The Human Resource & Administration Manager

Maamba Collieries Limited

Maamba Mine

P O BOX 99

Maamba

Email:  applications@maambacoal.com

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Technical acumen