IT Manager

Lubambe Copper Mine is located within the Greater Konkola Area of the Zambian Copperbelt and consists of a large – scale mining license covering an area of approximately 228 square kilometres.

Completed and commissioned in 2012, Lubambe is an underground operation supported by a shaft and decline access with a 2.5 million tonne per annum capacity ore concentrator. The mine’s current depth is 450meters producing a high-grade copper concentrate which is then treated at Zambian smelters.

The mine currently employs 1, 100 direct employees, a further 800 contractors. It places the highest priority on safety and is currently the safest mine in Zambia with a world class safety system.

Supporting local communities and suppliers is a key business focus of the mine.

EMR Capital owns an 80% controlling interest in Lubambe while ZCCM-IH owns 20%.

The Mine seeks to employ an experienced and qualified individual in the position of IT Manager.

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Core Purpose of the Position

• To direct the provision of the complete range of IT communications, hardware and software services required by the Lubambe Copper Mine operations and offices.

Key Performance Areas/Indicators (KPA/Is):

• Consistent and stable system availability
• Timely resolution of items identified in IT System audits
• Delivery of agreed capital projects in a timely and cost-effective manner
• System optimization and automation, especially with regard to the ERP
• Service management and service delivery
• Vendor management
• Training and mentoring of subordinate staff

Academic Qualifications and Experience:

• B.sc Computer Sciences, MIS or Tertiary Qualifications in IT and Business/Finance
• 5 Years of experience, working for the owner, in a mining company
• 10 years of IT Management experience
• IT Strategy Development
• System Analysis and Design
• Business Process Optimization
• IT Infrastructure Design
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Training Development and Delivery

Method of Application

Applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to send their Curriculum Vitae in MS word format to the email below:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.