CAREER OPPORTUNITY – MINE TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

  • 20 January 2026

CAREER OPPORTUNITY - MINE TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

 

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 Engineer Mine Planning Senior x 6

Job Purpose

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

  • Developing 1 to 12 month rolling mine plans covering development, production, backfill, and waste dump strategies.
  • Sequence mining activities (ore production, ventilation, ground support) while balancing tonnage, grade, and safety.
  • Generating forecasts (tons, grade), short-term plans, monthly reconciliation reports, and daily reporting updates.
  • Designing underground layouts—drill & blast patterns, ground support, ventilation, drainage—in collaboration with technical services.
  • Running optimization and perform scenario analysis using mine design and scheduling software.
  • Working with geology, survey, ventilation, and ops teams to align on plan execution.

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

  • Grade 12 Certificate.
  • BSc/ B. Tech in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
  • Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
  • All academic and profession qualification should be verified and certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority.
  • 3-5 years as a planner in underground hard rock mines.
  • Proficiency in mine planning software Deswik, Surpac, Datamine.
  • Strong skills in software, report writing, and database management.
  • Proficiency in English speaking and writing.

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 26 January 2026. 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.

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