Rock Mechanics Engineer

Background

NFC Africa Mining PLC (Chambishi Mine), an international mining company with its core business being the development of non-ferrous metals and mineral resources in Zambia. In our quest to continue supplementing Government effort by creating more local jobs, we seek to employ suitably qualified, innovative and dynamic individuals to fill the vacant positions below:

Job Purpose

To ensure stability, safety and economy of all excavations in rock during mining and tunneling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan & oversee geotechnical drilling.
• Conduct mapping of joints, faults & fractures.
• Analyse the stability of modelled underground openings using Rock Mechanics modern software.
• Design rock bolts, cable bolts & mesh for support.
• Assess risks of rock falls.
• Ensure designs meet mining codes & safety regulations.
• Investigate failures such as rock falls.
• Advise on appropriate excavation methods.
• Prepare weekly/monthly geotechnical reports.
• Prepare estimation for ground support & instrumentation.
• Train site crew on ground support standards & hazard recognition.

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in mining.
• Experience in undertaking geotechnical analysis utilizing rock mass classification systems and structure analysis.
• Must have an understanding of cut and fill mining method.
• Must be a member of a recognizable professional institute.

Responsibilities

• Plan & oversee geotechnical drilling.
• Conduct mapping of joints, faults & fractures.
• Analyse the stability of modelled underground openings using Rock Mechanics modern software.
• Design rock bolts, cable bolts & mesh for support.
• Assess risks of rock falls.
• Ensure designs meet mining codes & safety regulations.
• Investigate failures such as rock falls.
• Advise on appropriate excavation methods.
• Prepare weekly/monthly geotechnical reports.
• Prepare estimation for ground support & instrumentation.
• Train site crew on ground support standards & hazard recognition.

Skills

• Geotechnical analysis
• Rock mass classification systems
• Structure analysis
• Cut and fill mining method
• Ground support design
• Hazard recognition

Qualifications

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering.
• At least 5 years’ experience in mining.
• Experience in undertaking geotechnical analysis utilizing rock mass classification systems and structure analysis.
• Understanding of cut and fill mining method.
• Member of a recognizable professional institute.

How to Apply

Job application procedure
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Interested, suitably qualified and experienced applicants should submit an application in either hard copy or soft copy not later than 9th September, 2026, with contact phone numbers, accompanied by Curriculum Vitae detailing previous work experience and copies of academic and professional qualifications (ZAQA Certified) to the postal address below:

The Human Resources Manager
NFC Africa Mining Plc
P.O. Box 22592
Enos Chomba Road
Kitwe

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.