Mabiza Resources Ltd (“Mabiza”) Needs a Assistant Process Manager

Mabiza Resources Limited (“Mabiza”) operates the Munali Nickel Mine (“Munali”), which is located in Mazabuka District, 80kms south of Lusaka, Zambia. Mabiza is a wholly-owned entity of Consolidated Nickel Mines Ltd. Munali is currently on care and maintenance but consists of an underground mining operation, a mill, and a conventional Nickel Sulphide floatation Concentrator. Mabiza is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified individual to take up the position of:

Role: Assistant Process Manager

Reporting: Process Plant Manager

Job Purpose:

The main purpose of mine rescue in the order of their importance are:

The role is responsible for the operations of the processing plant.

The role is responsible for the development and implementation of all operating procedures and training of the production team.

Responsibilities:

• Planning/ Production
• Managing each of the individual process areas (i.e. Crushing, DMS, Grinding, Flotation, Dewatering, Concentrate Handling) to achieve required production levels, quality, and efficiencies.
• Managing operational personnel including the planning, scheduling, and sourcing of skills.
• Daily monitoring of the process and managing strategies to minimize variations within the concentrator.
• Providing feedback on production KPIs.

Organization and People Management:

• Managing the succession planning by assisting concentrator management in the decision-making process.
• Developing and maintaining close working relationships with department management team members and cross-area colleagues.
• Managing all training programs through the assistance of a Training Coordinator with regards to the continuous improvement requirements of MRL.
• Developing and maintaining team plans, production safety, and operational reporting systems and process performance reporting.

Financial, Cost & Asset Management:

• Initiate and undertake investigations to support cost improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to the preparation of the department operating and capital budgets.
• Participate in department cost analyses and monthly production forecast.
• Advise on the usage of reagents and other consumable items.
• Safety
• Identify and correct areas of operation, which have an adverse effect on the OHSE of employees.
• Promote safety awareness of employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and obligations.
• Conduct safety investigations and implementation of follow up action
• Demonstrate an understanding/commitment to the MRL environmental policy.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry Degree
• Ten (10) Years’ Experience and at least five (05) Years in Production and the rest in Technical Department.
• A member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Working knowledge of a mineral processing plant.
• Knowledge of OH&S and Environmental legislation and extensive experience in risk management and loss control.
• Good leadership of production staff.
• Planning and coordination.
• Possess strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Conflict-resolution.
• Good at interpersonal skills.
• Strong Decision-Making abilities.
• Ability to draw up strategic plans.

Method of Application

MRL offers equal employment opportunities. If you are ready to take up this opportunity, e-mail or post your CV with a full application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please apply to:

The Human Resources Business Partner,

Mabiza Resources Ltd,

P. 50799,

Mazabuka.

Or email your application and C.V. to the email below: