First Quantum Minerals Zambia Latest Job Vacancy: Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist
- Requisition Number: 503574
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Country: Zambia
- Location: Kalumbila (140km west of Solwezi)
- Site: Sentinel
- Categories: Administration
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is an established and growing mining and metals company currently operating four mines and developing projects worldwide. Our aim is to become a globally diversified mining and metals company.
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.
We currently produce copper cathode, copper in concentrate, nickel, gold and sulphuric acid.
First Quantum’s current operations are the Kansanshi copper-gold mine in Zambia, the Guelb Moghrein copper-gold mine in Mauritania, the Kevitsa nickel-copper-PGE mine in Finland and the Ravensthorpe nickel-cobalt mine in Australia.
When our current projects are in operation, we expect we will be able to triple our annual copper production capacity and be positioned within the world’s 10 largest copper producers.
Sentinel is the first mine to be developed at the Trident project in the North Western Province of Zambia. The project comprises five large-scale mining licences and significant geological potential exists for expansion of operations, including the Enterprise nickel mine announced in December 2012. First Quantum is investing US$1.725-billion at the Sentinel mine and construction remains on time and on budget. Plant commissioning will commence in mid-2014 and copper production is expected reach 280 – 300,000 tonnes per annum.
Key Responsibilities:
- Meet and direct visitors appointment at front desk
- Basic book keeping
- Manual and electrical Filing
- Control and manage leave schedules
- Prepare monthly leave report for payroll
- Raise Purchase and work requisition orders
Qualifications:
- Holder of full grade 12 certificate with a credit in English & Mathematics
- A diploma in any business related programme
- Added advantage to holders of Trades Certificates in Secretarial and Administration
Other Requirements:
- Computer literate
- Candidate must be a local resident
- Ready to work night shift
Experience & Skills:
- 2 years’ work experience in similar position
Behavioral Traits;
- Must be attentive to detail
- Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to multi task
- Ability to identify priorities and work accordingly
- Able to work under pressure
- Willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exercises confidentiality and honesty
- Must be flexible with a positive attitude
- Strong organizational and planning skills
Applications close: 01 Aug 2018 FLE Daylight Time