CAREER OPPORTUNITY – ENGINEER PLANNING SENIOR

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 Planning Senior x2

Job Purpose

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

• Design and model mining methods using computers with Surpac and AutoCAD software.
• Implement the designed mining methods using computer aided mine planning applications.
• Undertake investigations into underground production problems, mining methods and equipment.
• Supervise and control computer hard ware and software.
• Liaise with other sections in mining department and ensure that correct data is collected.
• Prepare management, statutory and technical reports.
• Drive the health, safety and environment standards/policy awareness and practice in the Department to ensure compliance.

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

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Degree/Diploma Mining Engineering.
• Member of EIZ & should be registered with ERB.
• Two (02) years practical underground.
• Three (03) Years or more Planning Engineer experience.
• Must have experience in mine planning design software – Surpac, MineSched and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of the Zambian Mining Regulations.
• All academic qualifications should be verified and certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority.

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 01 August 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.