Chief Surveyor

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 provide accurate, timely and legally compliant data and to enable safe, efficient design and operation of a project.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Diploma/Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics Engineering.
• At least 5 years’ proven experience in underground mine surveying.
• Proficiency with surveying tools such as Leica instruments, Deswik, or similar survey software.
• Experience in producing stope CMS scans and monitoring underground control networks.
• Must have an understanding of cut and fill mining methods.
• Must be a member of a recognizable professional institute.

Responsibilities

• Develop programs and schedules for both underground and surface projects.
• Comply with and enforce the requirements of government mining regulations and survey standards.
• Ensure pits, tunnels are set out to design.
• Process raw data using software like AutoCAD.
• Monitor and control all underground excavations and issue holding notices in accordance with mining regulations.
• Measure and determine advances and/or volumes of ore underground excavations.
• Prepare mining layouts and plans for all underground and surface excavations.
• Prepare weekly/monthly survey reports.
• Carry out periodical or yearly volumetric computations for ore reserves and resources estimation.
• Manage, train & supervise surveyors/technicians.

Skills

• Proficiency with surveying tools such as Leica instruments, Deswik, or similar survey software.
• Experience in producing stope CMS scans and monitoring underground control networks.
• Understanding of cut and fill mining methods.
• Ability to manage, train & supervise surveyors/technicians.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Diploma/Degree in Mine Surveying or Geomatics Engineering.
• Membership 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.