CAREER OPPORTUNITY – DRAUGHTMAN MECHANICAL

CAREER OPPORTUNITY - DRAUGHTMAN MECHANICAL

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 Draughtsman (Mechanical) x 1

Job Purpose

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

•    Carrying out initial investigations and regular site visits on both surface and underground sites.

•    Generating original engineering design layouts, models using measurements, standard specifications and additional data from engineering team.

•    Providing Section Engineer and Section Leader Mechanical with draughting duration and cost information.

•    Coordinating directly with Structural Engineer and Section Leaders to analyse design sketches and produce detailed technical drawings in the shortest possible duration.

•    Understanding project requirements, verify design details and recommend modifications in line with company standards and best practices.

•    Assisting in training of interns/trainees and assist in improvement of standards in the Drawing Office.

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

•    Grade 12 Certificate.

•    Diploma/Certificate in Mechanical Draughting.

•    Certificate in Mechanical/Structural Steel Engineering Draughting.

•    AutoCAD.

•    Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).

•    Proficient in AutoCAD (2D and 3D Modelling).

•    Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel and Microsoft Word).

•    Team Player and Goal Oriented.

•    Detail oriented and good mathematical abilities.

•    Good Technical Communication skills (written and verbal).

•    Good Problem-solving Skills.

•    At least 2 years of experience in Mechanical Draughting.

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 18 August 2024. 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.