Website Mabiza Resources Limited
Mabiza Resources Limited (“Mabiza”) operates the Munali Nickel Mine (“Munali”), which is located in the Mazabuka District, 75kms south of Lusaka, Zambia. Mabiza is a wholly owned entity of Consolidated Nickel Mines Ltd.
The Mine is a modern, world-class facility with fully mechanized underground operations. To support this vision. Mabiza is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified individual to take up the position of:
Role 1: Laboratory Analyst (x1)
Reporting: Laboratory Chemist
Job Purpose: To analyse samples submitted to the laboratory safely, and with the highest degree of accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out safety inspections to ensure that all equipment is safe to use, and that subordinate staff work safely.
- Identify and report any unsafe practices and equipment to the Lab Manager immediately.
- Ensure cleanliness of the laboratory and the application of good housekeeping practices.
- Report any insufficient chemicals and stock needed for the laboratory in good time.
- Perform tasks from time as required by the Laboratory Manager.
- Provide guidance to all subordinate staff on laboratory safety and quality.
- Perform tasks from time as required by the Lab Manager.
- Help with the maintenance of the Quality System.
- Ensure compliance with procedures, instructions, and methods of analysis.
- Ensure that the maintenance, calibration and verification of all apparatus, equipment and instruments are updated.
- Help to co-ordinate results of the proficiency testing schemes.
- Complete all quality related documentation as required per shift.
- Ensure the accuracy of all results and certificates generated.
- Ensure all paperwork in your area of responsibility is completed correctly.
- Report any non-conformances to the Lab Manager.
- Aid the Lab Chemist in his duties related to the laboratory, as required.
- Help control the operations of the laboratory and its staff compliment.
- Help run the day-to-day activities of the laboratory.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Diploma in Science Lab Technician
- Tertiary education in Analytical Chemistry is preferred.
- 3 years minimum testing laboratory experience
Role 2: Sample Preparer (x1)
Reporting: Laboratory Chemist
Job Purpose: To analyse samples submitted to the laboratory safely, and with the highest degree of accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Carry out safety inspections to ensure that all equipment is safe to use, and that subordinate staff work safely.
- Identify and report any unsafe practices and equipment to the Lab Manager immediately.
- Ensure cleanliness of the laboratory and the application of good housekeeping practices.
- Report any insufficient chemicals and stock needed for the preparation laboratory in good time.
- Perform tasks from time as required by the Laboratory Manager.
- Provide guidance to all subordinate staff on laboratory safety and quality.
- Perform tasks from time as required by the Lab Manager.
- Help with the maintenance of the Quality System.
- Ensure compliance with procedures, instructions, and methods of analysis.
- Ensure that the maintenance, calibration and verification of all apparatus, equipment and instruments are updated.
- Complete all quality related documentation as required per shift.
- Ensure the accuracy of all results.
- Ensure all paperwork in your area of responsibility is completed correctly.
- Report any non-conformances to the Lab Manager.
- Aid the Lab Chemist in his duties related to the laboratory, as required.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- 2 years minimum laboratory sample preparation experience.
- Able to read and write
Role 3: Samplers (x2)
Reporting: Laboratory Chemist
Job Purpose: To sample plant ore, intermediary and final product for submission to the laboratory safely, and with the highest degree of accuracy.
Responsibilities:
- Help to ensure safety standards, quality tolerances, budgetary requirements and customer satisfaction objectives are met.
- Report any insufficient chemicals and stock needed for sampling in good time.
- Perform tasks from time as required by the Laboratory Chemist.
- Perform tasks from time as required by the Laboratory Chemist.
- Help with the maintenance of the Quality System.
- Ensure compliance with procedures, instructions, and methods of analysis.
- Ensure that the maintenance, calibration and verification of all apparatus, equipment and instruments are updated.
- Complete all quality related documentation as required per shift.
- Ensure the accuracy of all results.
- Ensure all paperwork in your area of responsibility is completed correctly.
- Report any non-conformances to the Laboratory Chemist.
- Aid the Laboratory Chemist in his duties related to the laboratory, as required.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Able to read and write
- Laboratory sample preparation experience is an added advantage
MRL offers equal employment opportunities. If you are ready to take up this opportunity, e-mail or post your CV with a full application letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please apply to;
Human Resources Business Partner
Mabiza Resources Limited
P.O. 50799
LUSAKA
Or email your application and C.V. to: [email protected]
Closing Date: 16th October 2022