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Mine Captain - Drill & Blast Job | Maamba Energy Limited
MINE CAPTAIN - DRILL & BLAST
Company: Maamba Energy Limited
Position: Mine Captain - Drill & Blast
Location: Maamba, Sinazongwe District, Southern Province
Closing Date: 18th September 2026
We Are Hiring
Mine Captain - Drill & Blast, based in Maamba, Sinazongwe District, Southern Province.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate blast preparation, drilling readiness, charging, stemming, tie-in, guarding, clearance and post-blast release.
- Ensure blast areas comply with approved designs and drilling patterns before execution.
- Enforce explosives controls, exclusion zones, risk assessments and statutory requirements.
- Stop and escalate unsafe work, unauthorised access, misfires and design deviations.
- Coordinate blast schedules and area release to minimise production delays.
- Coordinate drilling and blasting contractors and blast-support crews.
- Prepare blast readiness, execution, delay and handover reports.
Required Qualifications
- Grade 12 Certificate.
- Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Mine Planning, Geology or a related discipline is preferred.
- Valid Blasting License.
- Registered and paid-up member of EIZ/ERB.
- A valid driver's license is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in open-pit mining operations, with strong exposure to drill-and-blast execution.
- 2–3 years' experience coordinating drill-and-blast crews, contractors or shift teams.
- Practical experience in blast preparation, exclusion-zone control and post-blast inspection.
- Experience in coal mining, bulk commodity or open-cast operations is advantageous.
How to Apply
If you meet the above qualifications and experience, submit your application enclosing the following:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copies of qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
- Three (3) traceable references
Email: applications@maambaenergy.com
Email Subject: Application for Mine Captain – (Applicant Name)
Closing Date: 18th September 2026
Postal Address:
The Human Resource & Administration Manager
Maamba Energy Limited
P.O. Box 99, Maamba
Shift Boss – Mining Production Job | Maamba Energy Limited
SHIFT BOSS – MINING PRODUCTION
Company: Maamba Energy Limited
Position: Shift Boss – Mining Production
Location: Maamba, Sinazongwe District, Southern Province
Closing Date: 18th September 2026
We Are Hiring
Maamba Energy Limited is recruiting for the position of Shift Boss – Mining Production, based in Maamba, Sinazongwe District, Southern Province.
Key Responsibilities
- Allocate shift tasks and supervise execution of approved production plans.
- Monitor production, equipment utilisation, haul routes and stockpile activities.
- Enforce safety standards, mine rules and operating procedures.
- Identify and address hazards, delays, equipment constraints and non-compliance.
- Supervise operators, crews and contractors and provide performance feedback.
- Prepare accurate shift reports and ensure effective handovers.
- Recommend improvements in safety, productivity and operational performance.
Required Qualifications
- Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
- Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering, Mine Operations, or a related discipline is preferred.
- Supervisory or frontline leadership training is preferred.
- Professional registration or eligibility with EIZ/ERB is advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in mining operations or production supervision.
- At least 1–2 years' experience supervising crews, operators or contractors is preferred.
- Experience in safety enforcement, equipment coordination, shift reporting and incident escalation is required.
- Open-cast coal mining and contractor coordination experience are advantageous.
How to Apply
If you meet the above qualifications and experience, submit your application enclosing the following:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copies of qualifications certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)
- Three (3) traceable references
Email: applications@maambaenergy.com
Email Subject: Application for Shift Boss – [Applicant Name]
Closing Date: 18th September 2026
Postal Address:
The Human Resource & Administration Manager
Maamba Energy Limited
P.O. Box 99, Maamba