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Assistant Technical Officer – Analytical Services

ZCCM Investment Holdings Plc Kalulushi, Central, Zambia

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Employer and vacancy source: ZCCM Investment Holdings Plc

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  • EmployerZCCM Investment Holdings Plc
  • LocationKalulushi, Central, Zambia
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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Key details for this vacancy

Employer
ZCCM Investment Holdings Plc
Location
Kalulushi, Central, Zambia
Posted
July 1, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Category
Other
This listing has expired. The original details remain available for reference, but applications are closed. Use the related searches for active vacancies.

Website ZCCM Investment Holdings Plc

Job description

Assistant Technical Officer – Analytical Services

ZCCM Investment Holdings Plc is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant Technical Officer based in Kalulushi, Central, Zambia. This role is ideal for professionals exploring assistant technical officer jobs in Kalulushi who are eager to contribute to the technical excellence and operational efficiency of a leading mining investment company.

About the Role

The Directorate at ZCCM-IH provides essential technical expertise throughout the mining project lifecycle, ensuring portfolio value maximization and risk mitigation. The Assistant Technical Officer – Analytical Services plays a pivotal role by offering operational and supervisory support within the laboratory’s technical team. This position acts as the key liaison between the Technical Officer and laboratory analysts, overseeing wet chemistry processes, instrumentation preparation, and sample management to uphold rigorous quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Workflow Supervision: Manage and monitor the daily activities of the Assayer – Lab Analyst to ensure adherence to testing schedules and quality benchmarks.
  • Analytical Support: Assist Technical Officers with chemical procedures including acid digestions, filtrations, solution preparations, and reagent mixing.
  • Technical Reporting: Prepare and submit detailed weekly, monthly, and quarterly laboratory performance reports aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 standards, covering equipment usage, turnaround times, chemical consumption, waste management, and calibration records.
  • Proficiency Testing Coordination: Oversee the reception, scheduling, and processing of external proficiency testing samples, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures.
  • Customer Support: Facilitate prompt handling of high-priority samples and escalate unresolved client issues to the Technical Officer.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Supervise routine cleaning and verification of sample preparation machinery and laboratory balances.
  • Inventory Management: Monitor chemical reagents and consumables inventory, reporting stock levels to trigger timely procurement.
  • Data Integrity: Maintain accurate logs for sample custody, preparation parameters, and equipment calibration to ensure quality control and traceability.
  • Health and Safety Compliance: Enforce laboratory safety protocols, including mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment during hazardous operations.

Qualifications and Experience

  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent with credits in at least five subjects including English and Mathematics.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in a laboratory environment with responsibilities in quality management.
  • Proven supervisory experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • Eligibility or registration with a recognized professional body is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

  • Technical Expertise: Proficient in multi-stage sample preparation techniques and wet chemistry laboratory procedures.
  • Reporting and Compliance: Skilled in compiling and analyzing operational data in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
  • Inventory and Data Management: Competent in chemical stock control and maintaining meticulous laboratory records.
  • Leadership and Supervision: Capable of task delegation, monitoring team performance, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Attention to Detail: Focused on precision and accuracy to prevent assay errors and ensure reliable results.
  • Physical Stamina: Able to handle physically demanding tasks involving heavy sample handling and equipment operation.

Working at ZCCM Investment Holdings Plc

This full-time position is located in Kalulushi, Central, Zambia, within the Engineering & Construction job category. The Assistant Technical Officer role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to technical excellence and operational safety in the mining sector.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications online by 14th July 2026. Please visit the following link to view the full vacancy details and apply:

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