Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 12 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Kariba Minerals Limited is the producer of the finest amethyst in the world. It has been a reliable source of high-quality, medium and commercial grade amethyst for major manufacturers of gemstones and related products. The company’s market share is estimated at over 90% of the amethyst originating from Zambia, and we are one of the largest single amethyst producers in the world. Kariba Minerals (the ‘Company’) is owned by ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc.
The Company’s vision is to be the leading producer and preferred supplier of amethyst and the sole supplier of Zambinite which is one of the most sought-after gemstones in the jewelry industry. The Company’s mission is to produce and supply rough and processed high quality amethyst and Zambinite to the satisfaction of our customers in the global market.
In order to achieve this mission, the Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who have a demonstrable record of being innovative, energetic. performance driven and complex problem solving to fill the position of Managing Director.

Job Purpose
• The Managing Director (MD) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and vision to the Company by working with the Board of Directors and the senior management team to establish, implement and over-see the goals, strategies, plans and policies of the Company. subject to the direction and oversight of the Board of Directors.
• The MD will advance and build on the vision, mission, and commercial development of Kariba Minerals Limited. The MD will be responsible for leading the management team and should have a balanced combination of an understanding of mining. industrial processing and production, people management and commercial operations experience.
• The MD will lead the commercial and strategic focus of the Company and will be the representative in interacting and managing relationships with all stakeholders within the Company including the KML Board.

Principal accountabilities
• Strategy Implementation
• Works with the Board of Directors to develop the organizational strategy.
• Implements the strategic plan for the company.
• Provides policy options for consideration by the Board of Directors.
• Implement, review and ensures policies and procedures that increase the financial and operational effectiveness of the Company.
• Develops and implement Company cultural transformation change.
• Communicates and implements the Company’s vision, mission and overall direction.
• Operations
• Coordinates the operations and functions of the Company through meetings, reports, and liaison with senior management in order to garner synergies requisite for the cost- effective attainment of the strategic objectives of the Company.
• Drives and monitors Company performance against set objectives in order to attain set targets.
• Ensures that resolutions of the Board are implemented by heads of departments.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) policies and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors production and processing output and cost targets.
• Overseas the sustainable growth of the Company as will be measured by consistent increases in production, productivity and profitability.
• Finance
• Oversees prudent utilisation of financial, assets and other resources to ensure accountability, cost-effective operations, sustainability and business continuity of the Company.
• Ensures prudent utilization of finances, assets and other resources in order to make the Company operate at a profit.
• Ensures that the company generates adequate income to sustain the operations.
• Generates sustainable profits and delivers value consistently to the Shareholders.
• Risk, Audit & Compliance
• Ensures effective systems are in place to identify and mitigate business risks and such risks are within acceptable levels.
• Ensures that Board members are kept abreast of current issues, opportunities and potential risks of the Company.
• Ensures compliance with all legal and statutory legislations which are in line to operations of the Company.
• Manages relationships with Auditors (approved external, internal and other auditors)
• Drives budget, organisational and operational efficiencies.
• Ensures adherence to good Corporate Governance practices in the Company.
• People Management
• Provide leadership in ensuring that strategies implemented to manage human capital needs are backed by policies and procedures that support the strategic direction of the Company.
• Provide leadership in ensuring the company adopts human capital strategies that uphold industry best practices.
• Ensures the company implements a well-established performance management system.
• Shareholder Management
• Oversees the implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies and communication.
• Provides leadership in ensuring an effective working relationships with all stakeholders in achieving Company objectives.
• Maintain timely and accurate communication between the Company and the major stakeholder.

Relevant Qualifications:
• Considerable competences at senior management level are required to understand and apply advanced policies, practices, procedures, concepts and principles in order to effectively manage the Company’s operations.
• Five (5) ‘O’Levels with credit or better, including Mathematics and English
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Bachelor of Science or Engineering in a mining related field or industrial equivalent
• A Master’s Degree in a related field
• Relevant professional certification
• Registered with a relevant professional body
• Professional Work Experience:
• A minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in mining or related industrial field of which at least 5 years should have been at a senior management level.
• Proven written and oral skills and ability to distil and communicate matters at the highest levels.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Application Process
Applications clearly marked ‘MANAGING DIRECTOR’ together with copies of certificates and a detailed curriculum vitae should reach the undersigned not later than 23rd April 2024

Physical
The Board Chairperson
Kariba Minerals Limited
Plot 11901, Kakota Road
PO Box 37080
LUSAKA
Electronic

You may visit the ZCCM-IH Careers page for this job advertisement at https://zccmjobs.mcidirecthire.com/
Alternatively, forward your application to jobs@zccm-ih.com.zm 
Only successful candidates will be responded to.
KARIBA MINERALS LIMITED PLOT 11901, KAKOTA ROAD, PO BOX 37080, LUSAKA, ZAMBIA COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 13422 ZAMBIA Tel: +260 0211 841059 Email: info@karibaminerals.com www.karibaminerals.com
To apply for this job email your details to jobs@zccm-ih.com.zm 

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