CAREER OPPORTUNITY – OPERATOR

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 an Operator x2

Job Purpose

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

• Pumping and Distribution of water to various plant areas.
• Checking on hourly basis the status of the pumps in the pump station including sump pumps.
• Ensuring the pump operation data is recorded regularly.
• Reporting faults and breakdowns on pumps and its auxiliaries to the foreman and make call out for respective maintenance artisan.
• Ensuring the pump station is clean at all times.
• Ensuring back washing is done on a regular basis.
• Ensuring the dosing of water treatment chemicals are monitored.
• Ensuring cleaning of settling ponds is done regularly to prevent debris build up in the filter beds.
• Adhering to safe work procedures, fatal hazard protocols and lifesaving behaviors.
• Safeguarding company property.

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

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
• Certificate in Water Operations and Supply added advantage.
• 2 Years work experience.
• Good Problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• 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 06 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.