Rock Mechanics Engineer

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:

MULTIPLE POSITIONS

ROCK MECHANICS ENGINEER (x1)

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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested, suitably qualified and experienced applicants should submit an application in either

hard copy or soft copy not later than 9

th 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.

Email Address: hrnfca@yahoo.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.