Sectional Mechanical Engineer

Mopani Copper Mines PLC has operations in Mufulira and Kitwe on the Copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Company’s Success has been as a result of its Focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with stakeholders-an important sector of which is its employees.

The Company Seeks the Services of a Sectional Mechanical Engineer x1

Job Purpose

The Responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to the following:

• Ensuring high equipment availability (above 85%) to enhance high production and continuous operation.
• Complying with Domestic and Statutory Safety Regulations to prevent accidents and damage to company property.
• Ensuring effective cost/budgetary control by closely monitoring spares, services and good labour utilisation to increase productivity.
• Carrying out project works to improve plant performance and product quality.
• Providing technical assistance and guidance to Tradesmen.
• Producing technical reports.
• Providing technical recommendations to Management for decision making.

To be considered for this position, the candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Underground working experience will be an added advantage.
• Good Communication Skills.
• Be Computer Literate.
• Be registered with the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).

The successful candidate must be result oriented and have the ability to work with own initiative, ability to understand scope of work, paying particular attention to Company policies and corporate objectives.

Mopani is committed to establishing a winning team and a copper and cobalt business it can be proud of. The Company operates an employment policy of meritocracy, aiming to employ the right people with the right skill, irrespective of race, gender or creed.

Applicants who are interested, suitably qualified, and experienced should submit their application no later than 05 May 2025. The application should include contact phone numbers, a detailed curriculum vitae (limited to three pages or less), and contact information for three referees who can be contacted. Additionally, certified copies of all credentials should be provided.

Female applicants that meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Full confidentiality guaranteed. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be responded to.