Mopani Copper Mines PLC has operations in Mufulira and Kitwe on the copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Company’s Success has been as a result of its Focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with stakeholders-an important sector of which is its employees.
The Company Seeks the Services of Artisan Electrical x 5
Job Purpose
The Responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to the following:
- Carry out electrical maintenance, inspection and repair activities to ensure optimum availability and reliability of plant equipment and machinery.
- Inspect electrical installations and equipment to identify faults, assess the extent of repairs required, and determine the necessary spare parts, materials and consumables.
- Perform planned and ad hoc electrical maintenance and repair work in accordance with approved job card instructions, electrical drawings, specifications and established procedures
- Ensure that the correct materials, tools and consumables are used in accordance with technical specifications and the requirements of the work location.
- Ensure that tools and equipment used for electrical maintenance and installation work are properly maintained, cleaned and returned to designated storage areas after use.
- Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout procedures and other applicable isolation and safety requirements before commencing work on electrical equipment.
- Monitor and report work progress, delays, defects and resource constraints to the Supervisor for appropriate action.
- Comply with applicable statutory requirements, electrical safety regulations, environmental standards and Mopani Codes of Practice.
- Take appropriate precautions to prevent injuries to personnel, damage to equipment and loss or damage to company property.
- Complete all relevant maintenance records, job cards and technical documentation accurately and submit them to the relevant Supervisor as required.
To be considered for this position, the candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
- All academic qualifications should be verified and certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority.
- Craft Certificate or Diploma in Electrical engineering
- Prior experience in a similar role, preferably in the mining or processing plant
- Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
- Good Communication skills
- Must have at least three (02) years Electrical engineering experience
The successful candidate must be result oriented and have the ability to work with own initiative, ability to understand scope of work, paying particular attention to Company policies and Corporate objectives.
Mopani is committed to establishing a winning team and a copper and cobalt business it can be proud of.The Company operates an employment policy of meritocracy,aiming to employ the right people with the right skill,irrespective of race, gender or creed.
Applicants who are interested, suitably qualified, and experienced should submit their application no later than 16 October 2026. The application should include contact phone numbers, a detailed curriculum vitae (limited to three pages or less), and contact information for three referees who can be contacted. Additionally,certified copies of all credentials should be provided.
Female applicants that meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Full confidentiality guaranteed. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be responded to.
