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Graduate Geology Jobs at Sinomine Kitumba Minerals | Mumbwa
URGENT RECRUITMENT - Graduate Geology
Mumbwa District, Central Province
Sinomine Kitumba Minerals Company Limited operates a fully integrated mining and copper processing project, encompassing every stage from extraction to final production. Our operations are designed to maximize efficiency, sustainability, and economic value.
We are located in Mumbwa District of Central Province. The mine had an initial investment of US$600 million and is expected to create around 3000 direct employment opportunities. Additionally, the mine will establish a 100-megawatt solar power plant.
Currently, several job openings need to be filled immediately.
VACANCY
| NO | Request Department | Requested Position | Job Purpose | No of People | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technical | Graduate Geology |
A graduate geologist in an open-pit mine helps guide daily extraction. They track ore quality, map rock walls, and supervise drilling. Core tasks include managing grade control, collecting rock samples, ensuring safety compliance, and working closely with mining engineers and washing valuable ore from waste rock.
Daily Field Work: Pit mapping, Walk the active bench faces to map rock types, structures, and faults. Drill supervision. Oversee grade control or blast-hole drilling programs. Sampling: Collect, log, and tag drill cuttings or core samples for lab testing. Ore marking: Paint and mark ore and waste boundaries on the pit floor for heavy equipment operators |
2 |
Qualifications:
1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Earth Sciences. Computer Literacy 2. Familiarity with MS Office and introductory exposure to mining software like Datamine, Surpac, or Leapfrog Licensing 3. A valid manual driver’s license (often required for site travel) 4. Safety & Compliance: Willingness to complete site inductions, first-aid training, and adhere to strict safety policies. Preferred Skills: 1. Prior internship or vacation work in an operational open-pit environment 2. Strong practical background in structural geology and mineral identification 3. Good interpersonal and communication skills for working with multidisciplinary teams |
GRADUATE GEOLOGY - 2 POSITIONS
Job Purpose
A graduate geologist in an open-pit mine helps guide daily extraction. They track ore quality, map rock walls, and supervise drilling. Core tasks include managing grade control, collecting rock samples, ensuring safety compliance, and working closely with mining engineers and washing valuable ore from waste rock.
Daily Field Work
- Pit mapping, Walk the active bench faces to map rock types, structures, and faults.
- Drill supervision. Oversee grade control or blast-hole drilling programs.
- Sampling: Collect, log, and tag drill cuttings or core samples for lab testing.
- Ore marking: Paint and mark ore and waste boundaries on the pit floor for heavy equipment operators
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or Earth Sciences. Computer Literacy
- Familiarity with MS Office and introductory exposure to mining software like Datamine, Surpac, or Leapfrog Licensing
- A valid manual driver’s license (often required for site travel)
- Safety & Compliance: Willingness to complete site inductions, first-aid training, and adhere to strict safety policies.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Prior internship or vacation work in an operational open-pit environment
- Strong practical background in structural geology and mineral identification
- Good interpersonal and communication skills for working with multidisciplinary teams
HOW TO APPLY
If you meet the above qualifications and experience, kindly apply to the undersigned, enclosing your detailed CV ONLY as a PDF and citing 3 traceable references, not later than FRIDAY, 21ST AUGUST 2026.
To:
The Human Resources Manager
Address:
Cnr of Kasangula & Lufupa Road, Kalundu Area, Lusaka
Email:
HR@sinominekitumba.com
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, 21ST AUGUST 2026
Recruitment Notice: Applicants are advised not to pay money to anyone for recruitment, job placement, interviews, employment or any recruitment-related service.