About Mopani Copper Mines PLC

Mopani Copper Mines PLC has operations in Mufulira and Kitwe in Copperbelt Province, Zambia. The company's success has been the 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 an Artisan Foreman Boilermaker.

Job Purpose and Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Allocate available resources, including personnel, materials, tools and equipment, to ensure the efficient and timely execution of boilermaking work.
• Coordinate required support services, including rigging and other specialized activities, to facilitate the safe and effective completion of assigned work.
• Assess work requirements and determine alternative courses of action to minimise or eliminate potential production delays, consulting the Sectional Engineer where necessary.
• Estimate and communicate expected work completion times, providing the Section Engineer with regular updates on work in progress, progress against schedules, overtime requirements and resource constraints.
• Monitor expenditure within the area of responsibility and exercise effective cost control in line with approved budgets.
• Supervise boilermaking maintenance, repair, fabrication and installation activities to ensure compliance with approved specifications, engineering standards and established procedures.
• Ensure that subordinates receive appropriate on-the-job training, coaching and guidance, together with systematic exposure to relevant tasks and procedures, to support their technical development and improve work performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, safety regulations and Mopani Codes of Practice to prevent injuries, equipment damage and unsafe working conditions.
• Identify and recommend improvements to work methods, resource utilisation and maintenance practices to enhance productivity, quality and equipment reliability.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Full Craft Certificate in Boilermaking (Metal Fabrication).
• Minimum of 4 years' experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
• Must be registered with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• All academic qualifications should be verified and certified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

The successful candidate must be result-oriented and have the ability to work on their own initiative, understand the scope of work, and pay particular attention to company policies and corporate objectives.

Employment Policy

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 skills, irrespective of race, gender or creed.

Application Requirements

Interested, suitably qualified and experienced applicants should submit their applications no later than 16 October 2026.

The application should include:

• Contact phone numbers.
• A detailed curriculum vitae limited to three pages or less.
• Contact information for three referees who can be contacted.
• Certified copies of all credentials.

Female applicants who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Full confidentiality is guaranteed. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Mopani Copper Mines recruitment portal:

Apply Online for Artisan Foreman Boilermaker

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

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