Blasting 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 safely and efficiently break rock to the required fragmentation, while minimizing damage, cost and environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate burden, depth, diameter, charge weight and timing sequence.
• Choose the right type of explosives and detonators for a specific job.
• Prepare cost of material, labour & equipment for blasting operations.
• Ensure all work follows explosives/mining regulations.
• Obtain license for storage, transport & use of explosives.
• Develop blasting plans, warning procedures & emergency response plans.
• Oversee drill patterns & hole quality.
• Oversee loading of explosives & connection of detonation systems.
• Check for misfires, fly rocks & environmental impact.
• Monitor ground vibrations & noise impact.
• Train drillers, blasters & site crew on explosive handling and safety.
• Document results & adjust future blast designs to improve yield & reduce costs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Grade 12 minimum requirement for all applicants.
• Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in open pit or underground drill and blast operations.
• Must have a valid blasting license.
• Paid up Member of EIZ.
• Expertise in vibration monitoring and fragmentation assessments.
• Strong understanding of mining/explosives regulations.

Responsibilities

• Calculate burden, depth, diameter, charge weight and timing sequence.
• Choose the right type of explosives and detonators for a specific job.
• Prepare cost of material, labour & equipment for blasting operations.
• Ensure all work follows explosives/mining regulations.
• Obtain license for storage, transport & use of explosives.
• Develop blasting plans, warning procedures & emergency response plans.
• Oversee drill patterns & hole quality.
• Oversee loading of explosives & connection of detonation systems.
• Check for misfires, fly rocks & environmental impact.
• Monitor ground vibrations & noise impact.
• Train drillers, blasters & site crew on explosive handling and safety.
• Document results & adjust future blast designs to improve yield & reduce costs.

Skills

• Expertise in vibration monitoring and fragmentation assessments.
• Strong understanding of mining/explosives regulations.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 minimum requirement for all applicants.
• Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering.
• Must have a valid blasting license.
• Paid up Member of EIZ.

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.