Lubambe Copper Mine Limited (LCML) owns and operates the Lubambe underground Copper Mine located in Chililabombwe District of the Copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Mine which commenced operations in 2012 is situated approximately 468 kilometres North of the Capital City of Lusaka, 152 Kilometres from Ndola and approximately 40 Kilometres from Chingola.
Lubambe Copper Mine sits on an area of approximately 58.1 square kilometres and comprises an existing underground mine, characterised by two distinct limbs (the East and South Limbs) and a processing Plant with a capacity to process up to 2.4 million tonnes per annum.
LCML places the highest priority on safety with a world-class safety system in place and understands its obligations to carry out mining in a sustainable manner. Its Corporate Social Responsibility programme focuses on education, agriculture, health, and infrastructure.
At Lubambe we are committed to managing our business in line with our values. As such, we acknowledge that our People are the most important asset to Lubambe and are the key to our success. Where consistent to our business needs, Lubambe is committed to provide employment opportunities, training, and development for our People. We want our People to be successful.
JCHX owns 80% of LCML, whilst ZCCM-IH owns 20% on behalf of the Zambian Government.
LCML seeks to employ experienced and qualified individuals in the following positions:
MINE MECHANICAL ENGINEER (X2)
This position reports to the Engineering Manager.
Core Purpose of the Position:
To design, operate, and maintain mechanical systems and equipment used in mining operations, ensuring they function safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
Key Performance Areas/Indicators (KPA/Is):
- Ensure all mechanical statutories for the mine are adhered to in compliance with the mining regulations.
- Installation, testing and commissioning of machines both fixed and mobile are done in accordance with mining regulations.
- Implementation and monitoring compliance on health and safety regulations on mechanical equipment.
- Ensure company assets work safely and efficiently in accordance with the mining regulations.
- Monitor and improve equipment availability.
- Give oversight on maintenance equipment for both surface and underground mechanical equipment.
- Ensure underground and surface equipment’s are maintained to good standards for with minimum interruption to production.
- Should have knowledge on underground dewatering system.
Academic Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Member of the Engineering institute of Zambia (EIZ).
- Minimum of three to five years' practical experience in underground mining environment and mobile equipment.
Applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to send their Curriculum Vitae in MS word format to recruitment@lubambe.com. The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 15th September 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
