Artisan Foreman Heavy Equipment Repair

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 Heavy Equipment Repair x 1

Job Purpose

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

• Ensure that all heavy equipment maintenance and repair work is performed to the required standards and in compliance with Mopani Codes of Practice and established maintenance procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinates engaged in maintenance and repair work to ensure high standards of workmanship and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Train, coach and develop subordinates through on-the-job guidance and systematic exposure to relevant maintenance tasks and procedures.
• Identify material, tools, equipment and labour requirements in accordance with work schedules, in liaison with the Maintenance Planner/Scheduler.
• Ensure that routine and planned maintenance activities are carried out effectively to maintain the required equipment availability and reliability.
• Liaise closely with operating personnel, servicing teams, superiors and subordinates to minimise equipment downtime and disruption to production.
• Promote teamwork, cooperation and sound working relationships within the section.
• Ensure adherence to established safety rules, regulations and safe working practices to prevent accidents, injuries and damage to company property
• Recommend improvements to maintenance methods, work practices and procedures to the Section Engineer to enhance sectional performance, equipment reliability and productivity.

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

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Craft Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repairs or better.
• Minimum of 3 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.