Sectional Surveyor

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITIES – LUBAMBE COPPER MINE LIMITED

Lubambe Copper Mine Limited (LCML) owns and operates the Lubambe Underground Copper Mine, located in Chililabombwe District of Zambia’s Copperbelt Province.

At Lubambe, we are committed to conducting our business in line with our core values and recognise that our people are our greatest asset and a key driver of our success.

Where aligned with business requirements, Lubambe is committed to providing opportunities for employment, training, professional development and career growth. We believe in equipping our people with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed.

As part of our continued commitment to strengthening our team, Lubambe Copper Mine Limited is seeking to recruit suitably qualified, experienced and motivated individuals for the following positions:

1. Ventilation Engineer X1
2. Ventilation Technician X1
3. Sectional Surveyor – X1

Location: Chililabombwe, Copperbelt Province

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed job requirements and application instructions before submitting their applications.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Lubambe Copper Mine Limited (LCML) owns and operates the Lubambe Underground Copper Mine located in Chililabombwe District of the Copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Mine which commenced operations in 2012 is situated approximately 468 kilometres North of the Capital City of Lusaka, 152 Kilometres from Ndola and approximately 40 Kilometres from Chingola.

Lubambe Copper Mine sits on an area of approximately 58.1 square kilometres and comprises an existing underground mine, characterised by two distinct limbs (the East and South Limbs) and a processing Plant with a capacity to process up to 2.4 million tonnes per annum.

LCML places the highest priority on safety with a world-class safety system in place and understands its obligations to carry out mining in a sustainable manner. Its Corporate Social Responsibility programme focuses on education, agriculture, health, and infrastructure.

At Lubambe we are committed to managing our business in line with our values. As such, we acknowledge that our People are the most important asset to Lubambe and are the key to our success. Where consistent to our business needs, Lubambe is committed to provide employment opportunities, training, and development for our People. We want our People to be successful.

JCHX owns 80% of LCML, whilst ZCCM-IH owns 20% on behalf of the Zambian Government.

LCML seeks to employ an experienced and qualified individual in the following position

SECTIONAL SURVEYOR (X1)

This position reports to the Senior Surveyor.

Core Purpose of the Position

To check the execution of all surveys and develop the tactics necessary to complete organizational objectives in as far as Survey is concerned.

Key Performance Areas/Indicators (KPAIs)

• Collaborate closely with all technical services sections and other departments to meet their surveying requirements efficiently.
• Ensure accurate daily updates and plot survey data, including profiles, laser alignments and wall stations through consolidation of field data into Deswik and Amine software.
• Monitor development and production survey activities, ensuring adherence to QA/QC standards.
• Undertake survey works for capital projects and engineering applications.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and innovative survey methods to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory regulations, and best surveying practices.
• Manage surveying assets and resources effectively to support operational requirements.
• Ensure all mine plans are accurate, up to date and prepared in accordance with professional surveying and draughting standards.
• Prepare detailed and accurate excavation and trenching permit plans.
• Maintain and update GIS databases for surface and mine planning applications.
• Process drone survey data and generate maps using GIS or equivalent software.
• Perform other related duties assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Academic Qualifications, Experience & Personal Attributes

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Degree in Surveying or Geomatics Engineering
• Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia
• RPAS Certificate
• Drivers Licence (Class C)
• First Aid Certificate
• Minimum 3 years’ experience

Applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to send their Curriculum Vitae in MS Word format to recruitment@lubambe.com.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 12th October 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Lubambe Copper Mine Limited
Shaft 2, Chimpunshi Road, Chililabombwe
P.O. Box 11215, Chililabombwe, Zambia

Tel: +260 761 150 000

Requirements

Apply by email: recruitment@lubambe.com