Warehouse and Store Assistant

Warehouse & Stock Assistant

The role would involve:

• Assisting with loading, unloading, carrying and moving stock.
• Reorganizing and arranging items in the warehouse.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, orderly and properly arranged.
• Assisting with stock counts and stock movements.
• Moving goods between storage areas or shops when required.
• Supporting the storekeeper with general warehouse duties.
• Being physically capable of lifting and carrying goods when required.

First Quantum

Chief Engineer, Rock Mechanics

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job Description

Purpose

The Chief Rock Engineer is responsible for leading all aspects of ground control and rock engineering practices at the mine. This includes developing, implementing, and monitoring geotechnical strategies to ensure operational safety, compliance with regulations, and optimal mine design and extraction. The role provides critical input into mine planning, risk management, and the long-term geotechnical stability of Trident mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the Rock Engineering Department and mentor a team of rock engineers and technicians.
• Develop and implement long-term ground control strategies aligned with the mine’s production and safety goals.
• Maintaining effective stakeholder relationships (Mining Operations, Consultants and Contractors).

Geotechnical Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and manage geotechnical hazards and design appropriate control measures.
• Oversee implementation and monitoring of ground support systems.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of geotechnical practices.

Technical Oversight

• Provide expert advice on stope layouts, excavation stability, and seismicity.
• Ensure all geotechnical designs are robust, safe, and compliant with legal standards.
• Interpret and validate geotechnical data to inform mine planning and scheduling.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Oversee the installation and analysis of geotechnical instrumentation (e.g., stress meters, extensometers, microseismic monitoring).
• Prepare technical reports, stability analyses, and ground control plans.
• Present findings and recommendations to mine leadership and stakeholders.
• Providing input into the development of safety standards, processes, policies and procedures.
• Manage geotechnical data collection and reduction processes.

Regulatory Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with local mining and occupational health & safety legislation.
• Interface with regulatory bodies and participate in inspections or audits.
• Ensuring adherence to international best practice and legislative requirements.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Implement new technologies and practices to enhance geotechnical performance.
• Promote a culture of safety, learning, and continuous improvement in ground control practices.

Qualifications

• BSc / BEng / BTech in Mining Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (or related field).
• MSc/MEng in Geotechnical Engineering, Rock Engineering, Geological Engineering advantageous.
• Chamber of Mines Rock Engineering Certificate (mandatory).
• Registered with a recognized professional body.
• Blasting License is advantageous.
• Minimum 8–10 years' experience in rock engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role.

Experience

The Geotechncial Engineer will require knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas:

• At least 5 years geotechnical engineering experience in an open pit mining environment.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office & Pronto).
• Application of Automated systems and Technologies (Numerical Modelling Packages, RADAR software, Sirovision).
• Practical knowledge within the mining industry.
• Data gathering and capturing.
• Data integration.
• Data validation.
• Data interpretation and modelling.
• Data representation and presentation.
• Factual reasoning.
• Able to visualise and conceptualise 3D drawings and layouts.
• Decision making.
• Report writing skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Time management.
• Prioritising.
• Multi-tasking.
• Analytical thinking.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Cross-discipline integration.
• Budget creation.
• Problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail.

Behavioural Traits

• Emotional intelligence.
• Good interpersonal ability.
• Good communication (verbal and written).
• Leadership ability.
• Coaching ability.
• The ability to supervise, optimise and allocate resources.
• Stakeholder orientation.
• Able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-starter.
• Procedural.
• Pragmatic.
• Good judgment.
• Professionalism.
• Enthusiastic.
• Assertive and confident.
• Motivated and passionate.
• Reliable and disciplined.
• Goal oriented.

Operational Requirements

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Demonstrating strong technical and analytical expertise in rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering, and numerical modelling.
• Ensuring compliance with organisational standards, industry best practices, and applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support operational objectives.
• Applying advanced proficiency in geotechnical software packages, including Rocscience Suite, FLAC, Phase2, and RS3.
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, risk assessments, and presentations to communicate geotechnical findings and recommendations.
• Providing leadership and technical guidance on geotechnical matters, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Demonstrating excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Effectively managing multiple priorities and performing under pressure, including responding to and managing geotechnical risks and crisis situations in a timely and professional manner.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance geotechnical performance, safety, and operational efficiency.

First Quantum - Reliability & Asset Management Senior Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation

At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job Description

Asset Management

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Smelter Asset Management Framework and associated standards for the fixed plant and mobile equipment assets.
• Develop and maintain accurate asset registers and equipment hierarchies in Pronto.
• Monitor asset health indicators and identify deterioration trends requiring maintenance intervention.
• Manage the strategy, governance, and optimization of the reliability maintenance initiatives to prevent related mechanical failures.
• Build and maintain asset health indices combining equipment age, thickness test data, and operating history to predict remaining useful life.
• Carry out periodic asset condition assessments and asset health reviews.
• Assist with equipment risk assessments and identification of mitigation measures.
• Support the rollout and implementation of the digital maintenance platforms such as the OnPlan platform.

Reliability and Performance Monitoring

• Monitor the reliability of HV/LV systems, MCCs, transformers, PLC, DCS, SCADA and field instrumentation through KPI tracking and data analysis.
• Monitor asset health indicators and performance metrics to identify reliability risks and improvement opportunities for smelter E&I equipment.
• Collect, analyse, and report on asset reliability, availability, maintainability, and utilization data.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and related improvement studies.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and assist in developing reliability improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation of preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Generate periodic reliability and asset performance reports for management review.

Asset Information and Analytics

• Collect, analyse, and interpret the Electrical and Instrumentation equipment performance data.
• Develop asset health reports, reliability reports, and KPI dashboards.
• Utilize Power BI, CMMS, PI System, RtDUET, and other digital platforms to support asset management decisions.
• Support data-driven decision-making through performance analysis and reporting.
• Assist with reliability forecasting and equipment risk assessments.
• Produce monthly equipment health and reliability reports.
• Maintain asset performance dashboards and reports using Power BI and other reporting tools.
• Maintain asset management KPIs and performance scorecards.
• Participate in digital asset management initiatives and implementation of asset analytics systems.
• Maintain accurate E&I asset registers.
• Participate in digital asset management initiatives and implementation of asset analytics systems.

Asset Strategy and Maintenance Optimization

• Assist in evaluating preventive maintenance effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Support critical equipment reviews and maintenance task analyses.
• Contribute to spare parts optimization initiatives through analysis of equipment criticality and maintenance history.
• Support shutdown planning teams by providing asset-related information and performance trending.

Continuous Improvement

• Review the effectiveness of existing PM (Preventive Maintenance) and PdM (Predictive Maintenance) routines against actual equipment failure history.
• Identify opportunities for improving asset performance, and maintenance effectiveness.
• Collaborate with various disciplines to define safe operating envelopes, preventing equipment operators from running mechanical equipment outside design limits.
• Support the Implementation of new reliability technologies and maintenance methodologies.
• Participate in reliability improvement projects.
• Monitor outcomes of improvement initiatives and report achieved benefits.
• Promote a culture of reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

• Comply with all company policies, procedures, legal requirements, and industry standards relating to safety, health, environment, and quality.
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe workplace and promote safe work practices in all asset management activities.
• Ensure asset management activities align with company safety and environmental requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation where required.

Key Competencies

• A deep understanding of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) distribution networks, switchgear, transformers, and protection relays.
• A deep understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and SCADA architecture.
• Maintenance strategy development.
• Asset health and performance monitoring and analysis.
• Sound knowledge of Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) techniques, such as Vibration Analysis, Thermography and Oil Analysis.
• Reliability data analysis and trend identification.
• Equipment criticality assessment and risk evaluation.
• Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) participation and support.
• Power BI dashboard development and data visualization.
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) proficiency (e.g., PRONTO, SAP).
• Maintenance cost and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Spare parts optimization and inventory support.
• Technical report writing and presentation skills.
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
• General knowledge of defect elimination methodologies and their interpretation.
• Working knowledge of all applicable electrical industry standards and mining regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Instrumentation or a closely related Engineering discipline.
• Certification in Asset Management, or Reliability Engineering will be an added advantage (ARP, CMRP, etc).
• Certification in Condition Monitoring Techniques will be an added advantage.
• Power BI or advanced analytic training will also be an added advantage.

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in maintenance, reliability, asset management or engineering role in the mining/mineral processing industry. Smelter experience will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience working at a senior level in electrical engineering, control and instrumentation engineering, or PLC specialist.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of reports and KPIs through data driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience in asset performance monitoring and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Experience in RCA reviews and asset strategy optimization.
• Experience in optimizing preventive and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Power BI skills and knowledge.
• Exposure to digital asset management technologies, and analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communications, planning and organizing.
• Experience with the use of a computerized maintenance management system (such as PRONTO, SAP or similar systems).
• Solid computer skills including use of MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook).
• Exposure to ISO 55000 Asset Management principles.

Behavioural Traits

• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to analyse equipment performance data, identify trends, diagnose issues, and support the implementation of effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains a high level of accuracy in asset data, reporting, analysis, and documentation.
• Problem Solving: Applies structured and practical approaches to resolve asset performance and reliability challenges.
• Planning & Organization: Effectively manages priorities, coordinates activities, and ensures timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning, and other support functions to achieve common objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities to improve asset performance, maintenance effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of responsibilities and delivers work to agreed standards and timelines.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilizes asset and maintenance data to support recommendations and informed decision-making.
• Initiative: Demonstrates a proactive approach to identifying issues, opportunities, and improvement actions.
• Customer Focus: Understands and supports the operational needs of internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Innovation: Identifies and implements new ideas, technologies, and approaches to improve reliability, efficiency, and performance of the smelter.

Oasis Energies Jobs – Tipper Truck Drivers and Automotive Electrician

OASIS ENERGIES

OASIS ENERGIES is looking for qualified and experienced individuals to join our team.

Available Positions

1. 3 Tipper Truck Drivers

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' driving experience.
• Experience driving 30-tonne and above tipper trucks.
• Valid driving licence with the appropriate class.
• Good knowledge of heavy-duty vehicle operations.
• Responsible, safety-conscious and reliable.

2. Automotive Electrician

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the Transport & Logistics industry.
• Proven experience servicing and troubleshooting heavy-duty trucks.
• Experience working on brands such as FAW, SHACMAN, HINO, and similar heavy-duty vehicles.
• Strong diagnostic and electrical repair skills.
• Able to work independently and under pressure.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via email or physically (hardcopies) at the Head Office:

Apply via Email

Closing Date: 10 September 2026

Tollgate Attendant

Jaswin Ports Limited

Tollgate Attendant Jobs in Ndola – Join Jaswin Ports Limited

Jaswin Ports Limited is seeking a dedicated Tollgate Attendant to join our Tollgate Operations team in Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia. If you are looking for tollgate attendant jobs in Ndola and have a passion for accuracy, excellent customer service, and efficient traffic management, this contract position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to our dynamic operations.

Position Overview

As a Tollgate Attendant, you will play a crucial role in collecting toll fees from motorists while ensuring smooth and efficient traffic flow through the toll roads. You will report directly to the Tollgate Attendant Supervisor and support daily operational activities that maintain high standards of service and security.

Key Responsibilities 

• Collect toll fees using cash and electronic payment methods, issuing receipts promptly to motorists.
• Reconcile daily cash and electronic payments with the computerized transaction system to ensure accuracy.
• Provide clear and courteous information to motorists regarding toll rates and procedures.
• Monitor traffic conditions and enforce compliance with toll booth operational guidelines to maintain safety and order.
• Support additional duties as assigned by the supervisor to facilitate smooth operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed Grade 12 certificate.
• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline is required.
• At least one year of experience in a similar role handling cash and electronic transactions.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for transaction tracking and reporting.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong integrity and reliability in handling cash and sensitive information.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; proficiency in Chinese is also required.
• Highly motivated, honest, detail-oriented, and able to work well under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with motorists and team members.
• A willingness to learn and grow within the organization.

Application Deadline

11th September 2026

Late submissions will not be considered.

How to Apply

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this contract opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter via email to:

Apply via Email

Email: jaswinportshr@gmail.com

Ensure your email subject line clearly states the position you are applying for: Tollgate Attendant

Chinese Translator

Ziquan Energy Technology Company Limited

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Translating spoken communication between Chinese and English accurately and professionally.
• Translating documents, reports, notices, instructions, letters and other company materials from Chinese to English and vice versa.
• Providing interpretation during meetings, training sessions and site activities.
• Assisting Chinese management and Zambian employees to communicate effectively.
• Supporting the Human Resources Department with translation of HR-related documents and employee communications.
• Translating safety instructions and ensuring employees understand important workplace safety information.
• Assisting with communication between supervisors, employees, contractors and management.
• Maintaining confidentiality of company and employee information.
• Providing interpretation during disciplinary meetings, where required.
• Performing any other translation and interpretation duties assigned by Management.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your application to:

Apply via Email

Email: ziquanhr.vacancies@gmail.com

Please indicate the name of the position in the subject line of the e-mail: CHINESE TRANSLATOR