First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is Currently Recruiting in Zambia: Graduate Trainee – HR
Requisition Number: 505002
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Country: Zambia
Location: Solwezi
Site: Kansanshi
Categories: Graduate, Human Resources
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has grown from a small mineral operation in Zambia into a multinational mining business in less than two decades, with a global portfolio of copper and nickel assets in Europe, Africa, Australia and South America. This phenomenal growth is down to FQM people who have strived to be Bolder, Smarter and Driven in everything they do.
In March 2013, First Quantum Minerals acquired Inmet Mining Corporation, a Canadian-based mining company primarily producing copper and zinc from mines in Finland, Spain and Turkey, with also a major copper deposit under development in Panama, known as Cobre Panama. The combination of the First Quantum and Inmet assets has created one of the world’s leading copper producers with a geographically diversified portfolio of high-quality operations and development projects in eight countries across five continents.
With a strategic plan to produce more than 1 million tonnes per annum of copper within five years, the Company is poised to become the largest, widely-held pure-play copper producer and one of the top five copper producers in the world.
The holder of this position will be required to adhere to all relevant requirements, policies, procedures and legal regulations pertaining to health, safety, environment and quality, and any other regulations as required by the company and relevant to the level of the role and responsibilities of the function.
Together, bolder, smarter and driven are some of our values?
If you agree with the above statement, First Quantum Minerals wants you to apply for its Human Resource Graduate Development Program. First Quantum Minerals is one of the world’s fastest growing mining companies. We started as a small operation in 1996 at Bwana Mkubwa in Ndola and now the company is worth US$15 billion and operates 10 sites across 4 continents. We are looking for talented individuals who will work with us to continue with this record of growth and success.
The applicant must possess the following qualities;
- Full grade 12 certificate
- Should have obtained a degree (with a minimum of a merit ) in any social science/Human Resource Development field within the last 3 years
- Evidence of leadership qualities at school or university
Behavioral Traits
- Teamwork
- Thinking safety
- Upholding quality
- Analytical, problem solving skill
- Driving quantity & attendance
- Good time management
- Well disciplined
- Co-operative and communicative
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a multinational environment
- A high degree of Emotional Intelligence
- Candidates will be required to undergo mandatory silicosis and pre-employment medicals
Successful applicants can expect;
- An exciting career with lots of opportunities to develop in the Human Resource profession
- National and international work experience
- Regular coaching and mentorship from highly experienced staff
- The opportunity to take on senior roles and responsibilities at the end of the development program
- An excellent remuneration package
Beware of imposters who call applicants purporting to be HR Officers and requesting money for work. First Quantum Minerals does not request applicants to pay any fees for possible placement within FQM in Zambia. Please report any activities of this nature to the Zambian Police and Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), and in addition call and inform FQM Security at Kansanshi on 0966154417 and +260 212 658444.
Applications close: 26 Nov 2018 FLE Standard Time