Senior Mining Engineer

Location: Mangochi

Cement Products Limited (CPL), a leader in cement manufacturing, is committed to production excellence, safety, and environmental responsibility. We operate a modern quarry and plant, supplying high-quality cement products locally and internationally. We are seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions:

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical leadership and oversight for all mining and quarrying operations.


• Develop and refine short-, medium-, and long-term mine plans aligned with production targets.


• Supervise drilling, blasting, excavation, hauling, and material handling processes.


• Monitor mining production, productivity, costs, and resource utilisation, implementing enhancements as needed.


• Guide and mentor Mining Engineers, Supervisors, and other personnel involved in mining activities.


• Ensure strict adherence to mining legislation, safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies.


• Provide technical guidance for crushing and material processing to guarantee a consistent supply of raw materials.


• Assess mining equipment needs, utilisation rates, and operational efficiency.


• Lead investigations into mining incidents, operational challenges, and technical issues.


• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, HSE, Quality, and other departments to optimise overall operations.


• Prepare and review mining plans, technical reports, budgets, and operational performance reports.


• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, resource optimisation, productivity gains, and continuous improvement.


• Mentor and develop junior mining staff, promoting high professional standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related field.


• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in mining or quarrying operations.


• Possession of a valid mining license.


• Practical experience in drilling, blasting, limestone quarrying, and crushing operations is highly advantageous.


• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.


• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to safety.

Senior Chemist – Quality Control & Laboratory

Location: Mangochi

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for the Quality Control and Laboratory functions.


• Supervise and coordinate the chemical and physical testing of raw materials, clinker, cement, and other process materials.


• Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards, specifications, and laboratory procedures.


• Monitor and manage the quality of raw materials and finished products throughout the production cycle.


• Review laboratory results, identify any deviations, and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.


• Offer technical support to Production, Mining, and other departments on process and product quality matters.


• Develop, review, and enhance laboratory testing methodologies, procedures, and quality control systems.


• Ensure the proper calibration, maintenance, and verification of all laboratory equipment and instruments.


• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test results, and comprehensive quality reports.


• Participate actively in quality investigations, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Ensure the laboratory operates in compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.


• Supervise, mentor, and develop laboratory staff, promoting best laboratory practices.


• Assist management with quality-related reporting, audits, standards compliance, and process optimisation efforts.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.


• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, ideally within the cement, mining, manufacturing, or mineral processing sectors.


• Extensive practical experience in chemical analysis, quality control, and laboratory operations.


• Experience with cement/raw material testing and quality standards will be considered a significant asset.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.


• A high level of integrity, accuracy, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail.