Job Details

Job Description

LOCATION: Lusaka

REPORTS TO: Manager Trade & Markets

JOB PURPOSE

The Technical Officer  is responsible for overseeing the aggregation of gold from various small-scale and artisanal miners and ensuring compliance with the company’s quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The role involves technical oversight of gold collection, conducting quality assessments, ensuring accurate measurements, and maintaining records for the gold aggregation process. The Technical Officer plays a critical role in ensuring transparency and efficiency in gold purchasing and aggregation operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Gold Aggregation & Collection:

• Oversee the collection and aggregation of gold from small-scale and artisanal miners, ensuring compliance with company standards and protocols.
• Coordinate with miners and vendors to ensure proper delivery of gold to the aggregation points, ensuring all gold is accounted for.
• Conduct initial quality inspections and purity tests on gold received to verify its authenticity and ensure it meets required standards.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of gold, safeguarding it from damage, loss, or theft.

Measurement & Quality Control:

• Accurately weigh, measure, and assess the quality of gold upon receipt from miners or vendors.
• Utilize appropriate gold purity testing equipment (e.g., XRF machines) to assess the gold’s quality.
• Ensure the consistency and reliability of measurement and quality testing procedures.
• Provide technical advice and support to miners and vendors on improving the quality of their gold.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all gold received, including the weight, quality, and source of the gold.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on gold aggregation, detailing quantities received, quality assessments, and any discrepancies.
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements for gold aggregation and trading activities.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to aggregation targets, quality control, and operational efficiency.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure all gold aggregation activities comply with local and national regulations, including those related to mining, trading, and environmental protection.
• Conduct regular audits of aggregation processes to identify any risks or non-compliance issues.
• Work with the compliance team to address any potential risks, including theft, fraud, or non-compliance with legal or company policies.
• Collaborate with local authorities, miners, and vendors to ensure transparency and accountability in gold aggregation.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with small-scale miners, artisanal miners, vendors, and other stakeholders involved in gold aggregation.
• Provide technical assistance to miners to improve the efficiency and quality of gold extraction and delivery processes.
• Work with the procurement team to ensure fair and transparent pricing for gold purchases.

Technical Support & Training:

• Provide technical training to small-scale miners on best practices for gold extraction, processing, and handling to improve the quality of gold.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of technological solutions to enhance the aggregation process, including improvements in gold testing and handling methods.
• Monitor technological trends in gold mining and aggregation to enhance operational efficiencies.

Qualifications and experience

• Grade 12 school certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Metallurgy, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in gold aggregation, mining, or related fields.
• Registered member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ) with valid subscription.
• Experience in quality control, measurement, and testing of minerals or precious metals is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with artisanal and small-scale mining practices is a plus.
• Knowledge of Zambian mining regulations, gold trading, and environmental standards is essential.

Skill Specifications:

• Strong technical skills in gold measurement, quality control, and testing procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail, especially in managing and documenting gold inventory.
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage with miners, vendors, and regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency in the use of gold testing equipment (e.g., XRF machines) and basic IT tools for reporting and record-keeping.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement process improvements.

Other Attributes (Personality Traits)

• High level of integrity and honesty in managing valuable resources.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in remote mining locations with flexibility in working hours.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Application Process

Applications clearly marked ‘Technical Officer’ together with copies of certificates and a detailed curriculum vitae should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 11 ^th October 2024.

Physical

Head Human Resources and Administration

Zambia Gold Company Limited

Subdivision F/377a/30/B

Kudu Road, Kabulonga

LUSAKA

Electronic

Email: [email protected]