Artisan Foreman Boilermaker

Job description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY – ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

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 Artisan Foreman Boilermaker x 1

Job Purpose

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

• Allocate available resources, including personnel, materials, tools and equipment, to ensure the efficient and timely execution of boilermaking work.
• Coordinate required support services, including rigging and other specialized activities, to facilitate the safe and effective completion of assigned work.
• Assess work requirements and determine alternative courses of action to minimise or eliminate potential production delays, consulting the Sectional Engineer where necessary.
• Estimate and communicate expected work completion times, providing the Section Engineer with regular updates on work in progress, progress against schedules, overtime requirements and resource constraints.
• Monitor expenditure within the area of responsibility and exercise effective cost control in line with approved budgets.
• Supervise boilermaking maintenance, repair, fabrication and installation activities to ensure compliance with approved specifications, engineering standards and established procedures.
• Ensure that subordinates receive appropriate on-the-job training, coaching and guidance, together with systematic exposure to relevant tasks and procedures, to support their technical development and improve work performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, safety regulations and Mopani Codes of Practice to prevent injuries, equipment damage and unsafe working conditions.
• Identify and recommend improvements to work methods, resource utilisation and maintenance practices to enhance productivity, quality and equipment reliability.

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

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Full Craft Certificate in Boiler making (Metal Fabrication).
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience.
• Have good oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
• Be registered with the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ).
• 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 16 October 2026. 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.