Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 30 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Mabiza Resources Limited ("Mabiza") operates the Munali Nickel Mine ("Munali"), which is located in 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 Resources Limited is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified individual to take up the position of Laboratory Manager
Reporting: Process Plant Manager
Job Purpose: To control the smooth running of all day-to-day activities of the laboratory as well as ensure that mid and long-term laboratory objectives regarding safety and quality are achieved, within budgetary constraints.

Responsibilities
• Carry out safety inspections to ensure that all equipment is safe to use, and that subordinate staff work safely.
• Ensure the smooth running of the laboratory by updating and maintaining the laboratory.
• Documentation (such as SOPs, risk assessments, etc.) is current and up to date.
• Management of laboratory health and safety.
• Design and implement a program for the measurement of new assays as required that is consistent and compliant with ISO17025
• Ensure equipment is always in good working condition.
• Ensure sufficient control of all chemicals and stock needed for the laboratory.
• Perform tasks from time as required by the Plant Manager (GM).
• Ensure maintenance of the Quality System.
• Ensure the writing of procedures and methods.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, instructions, and methods of analysis.
• Ensure that the maintenance, calibration and verification of all apparatus, equipment and instruments are updated.
• Coordinate the results of the proficiency testing schemes.
• Ensure the accuracy of all results and certificates issued to clients.
• Ensure effective training of all staff members is conducted.
• Manage the general laboratory to ensure that staff operate to a high standard.
• Ensure the budget is within costs.
• Prepare the annual laboratory consumables and equipment operations and capital budget.
• Control the operations of the laboratory and its staff complement.
• Handle client objections or complaints and work through any differences to achieve a positive conclusion for all parties.
• Actively resolve any problems that occur either related to technical work issues, personnel, or the laboratory in general.

Skills & Qualifications: -
• Grade 12 Certificate Degree in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent 15 years minimum testing laboratory experience.
• Hands on experience with, including a good theoretical background of XRF, ICP and AAS. Experience working in a Mine Industry is an added advantage.
Computer literacy-General and MS Office.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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
Head of Human Resources
Mabiza Resources Limited
P.O. 50799
LUSAKA
Or email your application and C.V. to: careers@mabiza.co.zm 
Closing Date: 8th July 2023




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