RETENDER – Invitation for Bids – Supply and Delivery of Various ICT Requirements – 26th January 202

RE – TENDER

Supply and Delivery of Various ICT Requirements

ONB No.: ZCCM-IH/009/2021

  1. ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc. (ZCCM-IH) has received financing from own sources toward CAPEX for the 2021 Financial Year, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to payments under the Contract for the Supply and Delivery of the following various ICT Requirements:
Lot No. Description Quantity Delivery
1. Supply, Delivery and Installation of High-End Servers; 04 6 weeks after Contract Award
2. Supply, Installation and Configuration of SAN Storage; 02 6 weeks after Contract Award
3. Supply, Installation and Configuration of 24 Port SAN Switch; 02 6 weeks after Contract Award
4. Supply, Installation and Configuration of 24 Port PoE CISCO Switches. 05 6 weeks after Contract Award
5. Supply and Delivery of CISCO 2900 Series Routers; 04 6 weeks after Contract Award
6. Supply and Delivery of Laptops; 45 6 weeks after Contract Award
7. Supply and Installation of Incident Management Software; 01 6 weeks after Contract Award
8. Supply and Installation of Local Area Network and Power Back Up Solution 01 6 weeks after Contract Award
9 Supply and Installation of Microsoft Office 365 Licenses and   Operating Systems  01 6 weeks after Contract Award
10 Supply and Delivery of Printer Toner; 40 6 weeks after Award
11 COBIT Framework Training; 05 4 Days
12 Power Backup Maintenance Services. 04 12 Months
  1. 2. ZCCM-IH now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Supply and Delivery of Various ICT Requirements. The delivery period is no more than six (06) weeks.
  2. Bidding will be conducted through the Open National Bidding (ONB) procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act of 2008 and the Public Procurement Regulations of 2011 and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Bidding Documents.
  3. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from ZCCM-IH, K D Kabwe (Mrs.), E-mail: kabwek@zccmnew.wpenginepowered.com and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given below from 08:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00.
  4. Qualifications requirements include:
  5. i) Experience and Technical Capacity:
  • Carried out at least two (02) contracts of a similar nature and scope in the last five (05) years;
  1. ii) Liquidity of:

Lot 1 – ZMW 1,600,000.00
Lot 2 – ZMW 640,000.00
Lot 3 – ZMW 144,000.00  
Lot 4 – ZMW 88,000.00
Lot 5 – ZMW 28,800.00
Lot 6 – ZMW 900,000.00
Lot 7 – ZMW 67,200.00
Lot 8 – ZMW 120,000.00
Lot 9 – ZMW 360,000.00
Lot 10 – ZMW 116,800.00
Lot 11 ZMW 80,000.00
Lot 12 – ZMW 112,000.00

  1. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written Application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Zambian Kwacha Five Hundred (ZMW500.00).  The method of payment will be Cash or Bank Certified Cheque.

Please note that all Bidders that had paid the Non-Refundable fee of ZMW 500.00 to Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) will   need to come through to the ZCCM-IH Office and present the receipt as confirmation of having purchased the Tender Document.

  1. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ZCCM-IH is requesting all potential bidders to deposit the non-refundable fee of Zambian Kwacha Five Hundred (ZMW500.00) stated in item 6 above into the following ZCCM-IH Account:

BANK: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
BRANCH: Main Branch
ACCOUNT NAME: ZCCM INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS PLC
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0100110001501
Currency: ZMW or USD equivalent.

  1. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 10:00 hours on 12th February 2021 (2 Weeks Bidding Period). Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below immediately after 10:00 hours on 12th February 2021. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Securing Declaration.
  2. The address referred to above is:

K D Kabwe (Mrs.)
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc.
ZCCM-IH Office Park, Stand No. 16806,
Alick Nkhata Road
Mass Media Complex Area,
Lusaka, Zambia

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Invitation for Bids – Common Lease Holds

Retender – Provision of Common Leasehold Certificates of Title Deeds and Survey Diagrams for ZCCM-IH Property Assets in Lusaka, Kabwe, Chililabombwe, Mufulira and Chambishi
ONB No.: ZCCM-IH/092/2020

  1. ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc. has received financing from its own sources toward the CAPEX for the 2021 Financial Year, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to payments under the Contract for the Provision of Common Leasehold Certificates of Title Deeds and Survey Diagrams for ZCCM-IH Property Assets in Lusaka, Kabwe, Chililabombwe, Mufulira, and Chambishi; Contract No.: ZCCM-IH/092/2020.
  2. ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc now invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the Provision of Common Leasehold Certificates of Title Deeds and Survey Diagrams for ZCCM-IH Property Assets in Lusaka, Kabwe, Chililabombwe, Mufulira, and Chambishi:

          Lot 1 – Provision of Architectural Services to Provide Common Leasehold Certificates of Title Deeds (Duration – 4 months)
          Lot 2 – Provision of Survey Works for Stand-Alone Properties (Duration – 4 months)

  1. Bidding will be conducted through the Open National Bidding (ONB) procedures specified in the Public Procurement Act of 2008 and the Public Procurement Regulations of 2011 and is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries as defined in the Bidding Documents. The following CEEC preferential treatment shall be applied as part of the evaluation:

3.1 Citizen-influenced company – 4%
3.2 Citizen-empowered company – 8%
3.3 Citizen-owned company – 12%

  1. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from the address below and inspect the Bidding Documents at this address from 08:00 – 13:00 and 14:00 – 17:00 local time, Monday to Friday inclusive.
  2. Qualifications requirements include:
    1. Experience as a prime land surveyor in at least two (02) contracts of a similar nature and scope in the last five (05) years across commercial, retail, and residential markets.
    2. Experience as a prime contractor creating common leaseholds in the property industry in at least two (02) contracts of a similar nature and scope in the last five (05) years across commercial, retail, and residential markets;
    3. A minimum amount of liquid assets and/or credit facilities as follows:
      Lot 1 – ZMW 484,100; and
      Lot 2 – ZMW 383,850.
    4. Average Annual Turnover for the past three (03) years as follows:
      Lot 1 – ZMW 6,293,300.00; and
      Lot 2 – ZMW 4,990,050.00;
  1. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders ON THE SUBMISSION OF A WRITTEN APPLICATION to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Zambian Kwacha Five Hundred (ZMW500.00). Bidders are encouraged to request, in writing, a soft copy of the Bidding Document.
  2. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ZCCM-IH is requesting all potential bidders to deposit the non-refundable fee of Zambian Kwacha Five Hundred (ZMW500.00) stated in item 6 above into the following ZCCM-IH Account:

BANK: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
BRANCH: Main Branch
ACCOUNT NAME: ZCCM INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS PLC
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0100110001501

Currency: ZMW or USD equivalent.

  1. Bids must be delivered to the address below at or before 10:00 hours on Tuesday, 23rd February 2021. Electronic bidding shall not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected.  Bids will be opened physically in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in person at the address below immediately after 10:00 hours on 23rd February 2021.  All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Securing Declaration.
  2. The address referred to above is:

K D Kabwe (Mrs.)
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc.
ZCCM-IH Office Park, Stand No. 16806
Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media Complex Area
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: +260-211-388000

E-mail: kabwek@zccmnew.wpenginepowered.com; and temboc@zccmnew.wpenginepowered.com

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REQUEST FOR EOI FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE TRANSACTION ADVISORY TEAM FOR THE EURONEXT LISTING UPGRADE

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE TRANSACTION ADVISORY TEAM FOR THE EURONEXT LISTING UPGRADE – TENDER NO.: ZCCM-IH/004/2021

  1. INTRODUCTION

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM-IH” or the “Company”) is an investment holding company with diversified interests in mining, energy, property and other sectors of the Zambian economy.

The Zambian Government (“GRZ”) directly holds 17.25% of the shares in ZCCM-IH and 60.28% indirectly through Industrial Development Corporation (“IDC”), an investment company wholly owned by the Zambian Government. With the remaining 22.47% being held by institutions and individuals. The geographical spread of the minority shareholders, who number around 3,000, covers Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, Australia, Asia and the USA.

  1. BACKGROUND

ZCCM-IH is currently listed on the following three (3) stock exchanges:

    1. A primary listing on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (“LuSE”), having listed on 24 January 1996;
    2. A secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange (“LSE”), having listed on 29 June 1970; and
    3. A secondary listing on Euronext, Paris, having listed in October 1970.

The Company’s shares are split across the three (3) exchanges as follows:

Description Total Shares %
Euronext 10 619 577 6.60
LuSE 52 961 346 32.94
LSE 218 090 0.14
GRZ – Class A Shares 96 926 669 60.23
Reconciling Balance (1 512)  
Totals 160 800 286 100.00

Majority of the listed ZCCM-IH shares are listed on the LuSE, however, significant share trading activity takes place on the Euronext. Currently, ZCCM-IH share activity on all 3 exchanges has been plagued with illiquidity and a decreasing or stagnant stock price despite a positive turnaround in the Company’s earnings.

In an effort to restructure ZCCM-IH’s stock exchange listings to enhance shareholder value, increase its visibility in the stock markets and thereby trading activity on its secondary exchange listings, the Board of ZCCM-IH approved the upgrading of the listing of the ZCCM-IH shares on the Euronext Stock Exchange from the Access tier to the Growth tier (“the Transaction”).

Therefore, ZCCM-IH requires the services of an Advisory firm to successfully upgrade its listing on Euronext Access to Euronext Growth.

  1. Objective of the assignment

The Transaction Advisory Firm’s key objectives will be to:

    1. To advise on the listing upgrade methodology; and
    2. To actualize the listing upgrade in a manner consistent with all applicable rules and regulations.

ZCCM-IH now wishes to engage a Consulting firm for the Euronext Listing Upgrade.

ZCCM-IH now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested firms must provide information to demonstrate that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions etc.)

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours between 08:00 – 13:00 hours and between 14:00 – 17:00 hours local time from Monday to Friday.

A consultant will be selected using Quality Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method. Interested consultants must submit Interested firms must submit one (01) original and three (03) hard copies of the Expression of Interest (EOIs) to the address below no later than Wednesday 10th February 2021.

Procurement Manager
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc
ZCCM-IH Office Park
Stand No. 16806, Alick Nkhata Road
Mass Media Complex Area
P.O. Box 30048
Lusaka.

Email: kabwek@zccmnew.wpenginepowered.com

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Zambia: Global Copper Recovery to Lift Zambia’s Economy

Lusaka, Zambia — A RALLY in the price of copper globally is a major boost for Zambia in its efforts to revive the economy impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and drought.

The sharp recovery in the price of the commodity has been on the back of United States policy expectations as the new administration of president-elect, Joe Biden, assumes office.

The administration has announced an aggressive fiscal stimulus package.

Copper prices are up to more than US$7,95 per tonne, having already gained 2,42 percent for the year.

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) concurred with market sentiments that prices were expected to climb with potential scenarios similar to the global financial crisis where prices climbed to over $9 000/tonne.

“Such moves would greatly benefit environments like Zambia that need to beef up their reserve base as part of their economic recovery plan targets,” RMB experts, Daniel Kavishe and Neville Mandimika, stated.

Zambia is Africa’s second-largest producer of copper, after the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In 2020, it produced more than 646 000 tonnes of the metal in the first nine months of 2020, up from 590,321 tonnes in the same period last year

Copper mining is central to the economic prospects for the Southern African country and covers more than 80 percent of all exports.

On Tuesday, Glencore, the Anglo-Swiss firm, confirmed the sale of its 73 percent stake in Mopani Copper Mines to Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM).

Kavishe and Mandimika gave the transaction a thumbs-up.

“Our current analysis suggests that an increased stake in the mine would enable the Zambian government to benefit from higher dividend pay-outs in future,” the RMB experts stated.

 

Source : https://allafrica.com/stories/202101210506.html

BOARD CHAIRMANS SPEECH ON ZCCM-IH’S ACQUISITION OF 90% SHARES IN MOPANI COPPER MINES

Good morning

Today’s event is a momentous occasion for ZCCM-IH and the country, as we pen down an agreement with our counterparts  to acquire 90%  of their shares in Mopani Copper Mines Plc.

In September last year, we announced to the market that  ZCCM-IH was in discussions with Glencore Finance (Bermuda) Ltd regarding the future of Mopani Copper Mines Plc

This move is in line with one of our new strategic pillars in our new strategic plan for 2020 to 2026, that aims at increasing our stakes in existing mining firms were we have minority stakes.

Hence, the acquisition of the 90% shares previously held by Carlisa Investments Corporation representing Glencore (73.1%) and First Quantum Minerals (16.9%) is a strategic move as we look to maximising shareholder value for the benefit of all stakeholders.

In line with the requirements of Section 9 of the Lusaka Securities Exchange Listing Requirements, we will give a detailed announcement in the course of this week, that sets out the salient features of the Acquisition.

Ladies and Gentlemen

As you may know, Mopani Copper Mines assets include operations that consist of four underground mines, a concentrator and a cobalt plant in Kitwe, and an underground mine, concentrator, smelter and refinery in the town of Mufulira, among others.

The remaining life of mine is 26 years for Nkana and 16 years for Mufulira, with 110 million tonnes in total, of proven ore reserves and copper grade of 1.89% as at 31st December 2019.

Suffice to say, Mopani has been operating for the past nine months without any capital injection from shareholders.

Our priority then is to turn around this asset  through  cost containment and Increased production output by bringing on line new production areas.

We will continue to give support to the hospital, the school and other social activities.

We will ensure continued operations of the mine, safeguarding of jobs and growth for the betterment of the country.

Ladies and Gentlemen

In line with our vision of being a world class investment holding company with a focus on mining, ZCCM-IH  will uphold the highest institutional standards in Environmental, Social and Governance principles and Transparency, driven by our extensive and deep industry knowledge and technical expertise in mining, financial and investment management.

As I conclude, I would like to express gratitude to Government through the Ministry of Mines, for the support rendered during the whole process, and to Glencore for its cooperation and patience.

And we also applaud Mopani management for keeping the mine afloat in the past months.

Thank you, and God bless you all.

 

Source : http://fizambia.com/?p=9588

Cautionary Announcement on KCM from ZCCM IH

Shareholders of ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (“ZCCM-IH”) are referred to the announcement dated 23 May 2019, concerning the filing by ZCCM-IH of a petition in the High Court of Zambia for the winding up of Konkola Copper Mines PLC (“KCM”) on 21 May 2019 (the “Petition”), the appointment by the Court of Mr Milingo Lungu as provisional liquidator of KCM (the “Provisional Liquidator”) and the legal proceedings commenced in the High Court of South Africa and applications made to the Zambian High Court by Vedanta Resources Limited and Vedanta Resources Holdings Limited (together “Vedanta”).

Shareholders are informed that Vedanta appealed against the decision of the High Court which denied them their application to stay the liquidation proceedings and refer the matter to arbitration. The Court of Appeal on 20 November 2020 ruled in favour of Vedanta and stayed the liquidation proceedings and referred the matter to arbitration.

ZCCM-IH intends to appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal and to stay the judgment.
ZCCM-IH will provide details on this matter, as it progresses, in due course.

In the meantime, Shareholders of ZCCM-IH are advised to exercise caution when dealing in securities of the Company until further information is published.

By Order of the Board
Chabby Chabala
Company Secretary
Issued in Lusaka, Zambia on07 January 2021

 

Source : http://fizambia.com/?p=9598

Zambia: Global Copper Recovery to Lift Zambia’s Economy

Lusaka, Zambia — A RALLY in the price of copper globally is a major boost for Zambia in its efforts to revive the economy impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and drought.

The sharp recovery in the price of the commodity has been on the back of United States policy expectations as the new administration of president-elect, Joe Biden, assumes office.

The administration has announced an aggressive fiscal stimulus package.

Copper prices are up to more than US$7,95 per tonne, having already gained 2,42 percent for the year.

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) concurred with market sentiments that prices were expected to climb with potential scenarios similar to the global financial crisis where prices climbed to over $9 000/tonne.

“Such moves would greatly benefit environments like Zambia that need to beef up their reserve base as part of their economic recovery plan targets,” RMB experts, Daniel Kavishe and Neville Mandimika, stated.

Zambia is Africa’s second-largest producer of copper, after the Democratic Republic of Congo.

In 2020, it produced more than 646 000 tonnes of the metal in the first nine months of 2020, up from 590,321 tonnes in the same period last year

Copper mining is central to the economic prospects for the Southern African country and covers more than 80 percent of all exports.

On Tuesday, Glencore, the Anglo-Swiss firm, confirmed the sale of its 73 percent stake in Mopani Copper Mines to Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines (ZCCM).

Kavishe and Mandimika gave the transaction a thumbs-up.

“Our current analysis suggests that an increased stake in the mine would enable the Zambian government to benefit from higher dividend pay-outs in future,” the RMB experts stated.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202101210506.html

Tender Cancellation – Supply Delivery and Installation of Various ICT Requirements

Cancellation of Tender for Supply, Delivery, Installation of Various ICT Requirements to ZCCM-IH
ONB No.: ZCCM-IH/130/2020 (Tender No. 115/2020 on the e-GP System)

  1. This serves to inform all Prospective Bidders on the Cancellation of the Tender for the Supply, Delivery, Installation of Various ICT Requirements to ZCCM-IH; Contract No.: ZCCM-IH/130/2020 (115/2020 on the e-GP System).
  2. In accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations (PPR No.63 of 2011) Section 24 Sub Section 1, (A procuring entity shall avoid the cancellation of procurement proceedings whenever possible, but cancellation may be approved by the approvals authority where:(c) There is a significant change in the required technical details, Bidding Conditions, conditions of the contract or other details, such that the recommencement of the procurement proceedings is necessary and (f) it is otherwise in the Public Interest. This is as a result of failure to revise the Tender closing date on the e-GP system Tender Structure, from the 4th January 2021 to 18th January 2021 as per Tender Clarification published by the Procuring Entity on the 28th December 2020.
  3. Kindly note that a Retender will be uploaded on the ZPPA e-GP System in due course.

K D Kabwe (Mrs.)
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc.
ZCCM-IH Office Park, Stand No. 16806
Alick Nkhata Road, Mass Media Complex Area
Lusaka, Zambia
Tel: +260-211-388000
E-mail: kabwek@zccmnew.wpenginepowered.com;

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ZAMBIA GOLD COMPANY LIMITED JOB ADVERTISEMENT

Zambia Gold Company Limited (Zambia Gold) was incorporated on 10 January 2020. Zambia Gold (the ‘Company’) is co-owned by ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc with a 51% stake and the Ministry of Finance owning the remaining 49% stake. Zambia Gold is mandated to lead the development of the gold sector in Zambia by undertaking commercial activities for the benefit of all stakeholders. In order to achieve this mandate, Zambia Gold Company will broadly undertake the following activities:

  1. Acquire exploration licences and carry out mineral exploration with a focus on gold (either directly or in partnership with other entities)
  2. Develop and operate mines for gold and other precious minerals
  3. Refining, grading, producing, cutting and processing of gold and other precious minerals
  4. Buying and selling of gold and other minerals
  5. Support artisanal mining operations and transforming these into commercially viable activities
  6. Pursue value addition opportunities in the precious metals sector

The Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who are innovative, energetic and performance-driven to fill the following positions:

  1. 1. Mining Engineer X 1 (Re-advertised)
    Location: Kasenseli – Mwinilunga
    Department: Kasenseli Gold Project – Mwinilunga
    Report to: Project Manager

    Job Purpose
    To provide technical support to the Project Manager with regard to mine plans, mine development, operations and monitoring mine activities; and to maintain at all times high standards of Safety and Environmental management expected for the operations. The Mining Engineer will be reporting to the Project Manager.

    Main duties
    (a) Preparations of annual plans and budgets for mining operations;
    (b) Development of Mine Plans;
    (c) Optimisation of open-pit operations;
    (d) Ensure availability of mining equipment for open-pit operations;
    (e) Liaison with contractors of hired mining equipment on maintenance management system;
    (f) Liaison with processing personnel on material movements and targets;
    (g) Generate daily reports of operations; and
    (h) Ensure that employees and contractors work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
    (i) Provide Management with timely reports on mining operations

    Qualifications and experience

    a) Professional:
    • Full Grade 12 Certificate;
    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mining Engineering from a recognized University;
    • Registered with Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and Engineering Registration Board (ERB);
    • Understanding and interpretation of geological information is essential;
    • Project assessment and financial evaluation essential; and
    • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, mine planning packages such as Datamine, XPAC, and Surpac is essential.

    b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
    • Minimum of 7 years of work experience in mining operations especially open-pit mining operations.
    c) Skill Specifications:
    • Excellent written, interpersonal skills and computer literate.
    d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
    • Proven Leadership and People Management.
    e) Valid Driver’s license

  2. Public Relations Officer X 1
    Location: Lusaka
    Department: Public Relations
    Report to: Chief Executive Officer

    Job Purpose
    To develop, manage, co-coordinate, network, implement and monitor a public relations and communication strategy and associated products and activities on an on-going basis with various public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness and understanding of the Company and its activities. He/she will develop a database of key media outlets and maintain close collaboration with them to facilitate wider dissemination of undertakings by the Company.

    Main duties

    a) Develop a work plan for communication activities, monitor compliance, and provide support and guidance to ensure the set objectives are met;
    b) Plan and monitor the use of communication budgetary resources
    c) Ensure communication effectiveness, efficiency, and delivery
    d) Advise the Chief Executive Officer, management, and staff on media strategy and implications for any action/development;
    e) Develop communication tools and/or strategies (knowledge management, information exchange, etc.)
    f) Provide technical advice and support in planning and developing relevant information and communications products.
    g) Provide input to all major departmental documents, including strategies, and other technical documents, to ensure they are well written.
    h) Promote a better understanding of the company and ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the general public, media, and other appropriate audiences.
    i) Initiate and organize press and media briefings both local and international.
    j) Collaborate with mass media through activities such as organizing site visits, facilitating photo coverage and TV footage and utilizing both web-based and traditional media as appropriate.
    k) Monitor, evaluate, and advise on the use and effectiveness of media materials and share results and findings.
    l) Help establish, document, review, and refine process of working collaboratively with various stakeholders, including meetings, joint projects, information sharing, etc.
    m) Ensure or enhance the quality, consistency, and appropriateness of communication materials, activities, processes and messages shared with various publics.
    n) Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications and experience
    a. Professional:
    • Full Grade 12 Certificate
    • Bachelor Degree in Mass Communications, Public Relations or any relevant field of study
    • Professional membership with relevant bodies in Public Relations

    b. Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

    • 5 years experience in a similar position.
    • Work experience in the Mining Sector will be an added advantage.
    c. Skill Specifications:
    • Excellent written and verbal skills
    • Computer literate.
    • Media skills
    • Knowledge in use of media equipment and photography.

    d. Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
    • Outgoing; Eloquent; Persuasive.
    e. Valid Driver’s license

  3. Community Liaison Officer X 1
    Location: Kasenseli Gold Project-Mwinilunga
    Department: Public Relations
    Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

    Job purpose

    To play a critical role in developing and maintaining relationships with the local communities in and around the sites of Company operations in Kasenseli; ensure implementation of international standards (Environmental, Social and Governance) and other corporate commitments; provide insight and local knowledge aimed at enhancing the company’s ability to manage a range of risks and uncertainties; and responsible for the active involvement of the rural local communities affected by the Mine Project in the identification, formulation, and implementation of sustainable and viable projects to uplift the livelihoods of the local people. The incumbent will be the focal point in harmonizing relationships between internal and external stakeholders of the project in Kasenseli. He/she will engage the local communities to be able to plan their own future scenarios while at the same time promoting the image of Zambia Gold through its flagship corporate social responsibility and investment (CSRI) strategy.

    Main duties

    a) Community engagement (with local leaders, general community members, specific interest groups such as women, youth and men, etc.);
    b) Wider stakeholder engagement (beyond the directly affected local communities –including NGOs, regional and national government, media);
    c) Community development planning;
    d) Engagement with local affected stakeholders to promote project activities and ensuring operations continue smoothly;
    e) Specific technical support to operations (including land access and compensation);
    f) Risk and impact mitigation (including managing and resolving local grievances, conflict resolution and mediation);
    g) Social investment programmes (discretionary support for community projects and empowerment);
    h) Reporting (including grievance logging and reporting to line manager, senior managers, project partners and the public);
    i) Liaise with communities, traditional leaders, local authorities, NGOs, CSOs, and other relevant stakeholders to gather information that will support the project’s operational planning using interviews, meetings, community mapping and other participatory approaches;
    j) Act as a focal point of contact with the local communities and leaders for the purpose of building effective communication, enhancing relationships and ensuring high quality community service to achieve agreed goals;
    k) Assist with the development of awareness programmes to educate the community members about the project and to support active community participation and ownership of the project;
    l) Work closely with Public Relations Officer, Community Structures, Chiefs, NGO’s and Community based organizations and other social partners in training and sensitizing communities for participation in the design, implementation and operation of mine sponsored projects;
    m) Continuously provide feedback to the Mine on community concerns and priorities with the view to revise intervention strategies where necessary;
    n) Advise on the design and support the execution of the beneficiary assessments to be conducted on completion of each sub-project;
    o) Regularly refine, communicate and grow support for the CSRI strategy;
    p) Lead and conduct periodic research in various thematic areas including household economic analysis; and,
    q) Monitoring and evaluation (of project impacts and social investment programmes).

    Qualifications and experience

    a) Professional Qualification:
    • Full Grade 12 Certificate;
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences /Economics or any relevant field of study
    • Knowledge of broad office administrative practices and procedures
    • Professional membership with relevant bodies

    b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
    • 5 years’ experience in community development work preferably in a peri-urban or rural setting.
    • Past experience in managing projects in communities around the mine will be an added advantage
    • Knowledge of the local cultural norms
    • Ability to speak local language will be an advantage

    c) Skill Specifications:
    • Mediation and conflict resolution skills
    • Both written and verbal communication skills
    • Proficient computer skills and in –depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS office Suite
    • Strong analytical and report writing skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with a range of people
    • Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage with an audience

    d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
    • Demonstrated ability to liaise with all levels of society;
    • Ability to coordinate and negotiate;
    • The ability to network and influence a range of stakeholders, from leaders to vulnerable groups
    • Well-developed knowledge of local community cultures, leaders, customs, and practices through prior involvement in the community;
    • Ability to articulate and deliver information both technical and general at a community level

    e) Valid driver’s license

  4. Employee Relations Officer X 1
    Location: Kasenseli Gold Project-Mwinilunga
    Department: Human Resources
    Reporting to : Head Human Resources

    Job purpose
    To provide an effective personnel advisory service at the Project site thereby promoting Industrial relations and to interpret and ensure uniform application of the Company’s Human Resources policies and procedures to create and maintain an atmosphere that is conducive to high productivity.

    Main duties

    a. Offer advice or interpretation of issues relating to employment contracts and legislation.
    b. Maintain knowledge of current industrial legislation and any changes in labour laws.
    c. Represent the organization before industrial tribunals and develop information for staff to ensure that the workforce is aware of company policies.
    d. Act as a go-between for Management and Employees, striving to maintain a productive harmonious workplace and minimizing disputes.
    e. Attend to hearings, grievances, and any appeals to cases.
    f. Advise management on Industrial Relations matters that affect or may affect the operations of the organization.
    h. Compile and circulate monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports on industrial relations.

    Qualifications and experience
    a) Professional Qualification:
    • Full Grade 12 Certificate;
    • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or any social science;
    • Professional qualifications in Industrial Relations Management will be an added advantage;
    • Member of Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management.

    b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
    • 5 years experience in a similar position.
    • Working experience in the Mining sector will be an added advantage.

    c) Skill Specifications:
    • Problem solving and presentation skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Communication skills
    • Computer skills

    d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
    • Integrity
    • Approachable
    • Accommodative
    • Persuasive
    e) Valid driver’s license

  5. Administrative Officer X 1
    Location: Kasenseli Gold Project – Mwinilunga
    Department: Human Resources
    Report to: Head Human Resources

    Job purpose
    To manage and co-ordinate meetings, travel arrangements of all staff, security of the premises, fleet management, company assets management, and ensuring the availability of office refreshments and stationery in the company in order to maintain effective and efficient running of the company.

    Main duties

    a. Develop Administrative policies and procedures and ensuring these are adhered to
    b. Develop and implement fleet/transport management policies and procedures
    c. Ensure office supplies are maintained, including managing office stock by maintaining bin cards stock requisition Maintenance of records on Vehicles, this includes Mileage, Due dates for Road Licenses, Due dates for Road Fitness and Insurance, preparing regular reports on Vehicle Expenses for the fleet of vehicles. Arranging for Vehicle routine and regular maintenance by liaising with drivers and site managers. Liaising with maintenance companies to repair or replace damaged office equipment
    d. Ensure that Zambia Gold Company Mine Site’s assets are properly documented and maintained in order to enhance proper accountability of the same in liaison with the Finance Department.
    e. Set performance standards and supervise all subordinate staff and ensure training of subordinates
    f. Liaise with Finance Department to accelerate payments of incoming invoices and verify receipts for goods and services
    g. Organize flights, transportation, and accommodation for Company staff traveling locally and abroad
    h. Support with the procurement of the services and products required by the organization required such as the provision of adequate security in order to safeguard property for the Company in liaison with the Security Department, availability of refreshments consumables, and other goods and services.
    i. Supervises effectively the maintenance of company assets and surroundings in order to ensure a conducive workplace environment
    j. Manage all service contracts
    k. Preparation of Work Plans and Budgets for the section.

    Qualifications and experience
    a) Professional:
    • Full Grade 12 Certificate;
    • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent;
    • Professional membership

    b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
    • Minimum of 5 years of work experience at middle management in a busy environment;

    c) Skill Specifications:
    • Strong Communication and Management skills
    • Computer skills

    d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
    • Adaptable
    • Well organised
    e) Valid Driver’s license

  6. Clinical Officer X 1
    Location: Kasenseli Gold Project-Mwinilunga
    Department: Human Resources
    Reporting to: Head Human Resources

    Job purpose
    To perform general medical duties such as diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury, ordering and interpreting medical tests, performing routine medical and surgical procedures, referring patients to the district hospital.

    Main duties
    a. Prepare and participate in the preparation of work plans
    b. Participate in the formulation/review of policies relating to health and safety of employees
    c. Participate in preparation /review of work manuals, procedures and related documentation
    d. Provide counselling to workers on various medical issues
    e. Diagnose and manage all stages of illness to a point of referral
    f. Take accurate case history of patients, examine their illnesses
    g. Provide appropriate care, medical attention, standard procedure and laid down policy
    h. Ensure treatment or the care patients receive are in line with relevant national guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures or internationally recognised procedures
    i. Ensure data trends and analyses are reported and channeled in an agreed manner
    j. Complete records and authenticate all patient encounters and interventions
    k. Prepare reports to Management on health-related issues

    Qualifications and experience
    a) Professional Qualification:
    • Full Grade 12 Certificate
    • Diploma in Clinical Medical Sciences or its equivalent
    • Registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia with valid practicing license; Trained in HIV/AIDS and psychosocial counselling

    b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
    • At least 5 years experience in a related role of which 3 should have been at a
    • Supervisory level or experience in a functional/specialist area.
    • Work experience in the Mining sector will be an added advantage.

    c) Skill Specifications:
    • Good written and communication skills.
    d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
    • Integrity
    • Approachable
    • Accommodative
    • Persuasive
    • Must have good interpersonal relations, caring, able to handle stressful situations and be hardworking.
    • Must be mature, self-motivated and of sober habits
    • High level of confidentiality

    e) Valid driver’s license

  7. Registered Nurse X 2
    Location: Kasenseli Gold Project-Mwinilunga
    Department: Human Resources
    Report to: Clinical Officer

    Job purpose
    To collect patient information, support patients, administer treatments and medications as needed, and educate patients on medical related issues.

    Main duties
    a) Treat and refer patients in the primary health care and trauma setting.
    b) Advise on the prevention of malaria and the treatment thereof with after treatment monitoring.
    c) HIV Aids counselling and testing.
    d) Transfer of critically ill and injured employees to referred hospitals.
    e) Aid primary care paramedics when attending to patients.
    f) Complete technical paperwork for patients with regards to details of medical conditions, illness or injury for business reporting purposes.
    g) Perform additional duties as directed by supervisor which may include medical audits
    h) Conduct company pre-employment medicals as instructed for newly recruited staff members
    Professional Qualifications and experience:

    a) Professional Qualification:
    • Full Grade 12 Certificate
    • Diploma in Registered Nursing or its equivalent
    • Registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia with a valid practicing license
    • Trained in HIV/AIDS and psychosocial counseling.

    b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
    • At least 5 years of post-qualification experience.
    • Work experience in the mining Sector will be an added advantage.

    c) Skill Specifications:
    • Good written and communication skills.

    d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
    • Integrity
    • Approachable
    • Accommodative
    • Persuasive
    e) Valid driver’s license,
    • Must have good interpersonal relations, caring, able to handle stressful situations and be hardworking.
    • Must be mature, self-motivated and of sober habits.
    • High level of confidentiality

  8. Stores Officer X 1
    Location: Kasenseli Gold Project-Mwinilunga
    Department: Procurement
    Report to: Procurement Manager

    Job purpose
    To undertake the provision of storage, distribution and maintenance of
    procurement records in order to facilitate stores stock levels decision making.

    Duties
    a. Effectively and efficiently coordinate receipts and issues of stocks in order to ensure smooth operations on site.
    b. Ensure effective house-keeping measures for the warehouse/storeroom.
    c. Undertake timely storage of goods in order to avoid loss and destruction.
    d. Maintain accurately up-to-date Goods Register in order to maintain accurate record of all goods received.
    e. Maintain an efficient and effective storeroom operation by following procedures to receive, unpack, inventory, store (as necessary), account for, and issue to end users.
    f. Utilize a computer to determine stock balances, bin locations, inputs or retrieves data for routine operational needs, prepares reports, and performs perpetual inventory maintenance.
    g. Focus on end user needs and end user satisfaction, promotes transparency and integrity to all staff within Authority.
    h. Conduct store counts, and other inventories of bin and bulk stock items and identifies and corrects discrepancies.
    i. Maintain tools, equipment, and machinery in operational condition by inspecting tools and equipment when returned to the stores area.
    j. Contribute to an accident-free work environment by keeping the stores area clean, neat and orderly.
    k. Maintain inventory levels with regard to min & max. levels and replenishment of stock
    l. Generate accurate reports, analyze reports and action discrepancies
    m. Prepare stock reconciliation reports e.g., manage diesel receipt and issue records
    n. Monitor monthly cycle counts and verify quantity and quality of goods
    o. Maintain safe housekeeping practices to ensure safety standards

    Qualifications and experience
    a) Professional Qualification:
    • Full Grade 12 Certificate
    • Degree in Purchasing & Supply; Business Administration; Economics or Commerce
    • from reputable University with Graduate Diploma – Chartered Institute of Procurement
    • Supply.
    • Must be a fully paid-up member to relevant professional bodies.

    b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
    • 3 years experience in a similar position.
    • Work experience in the Mining sector will be an added advantage.

    c) Skill Specifications:
    • Communication skills (verbal/written)
    • Strong numeric skills
    • Ability to use inventory software

    d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
    • Physical fitness

    e) Valid driver’s license

  9. Receptionist X 1
    Location: Head Office – Lusaka
    Department: Chief Executive Officer’s Office
    Reporting to: Office Manager

    Job purpose
    To manage the front office and project a professional and corporate image in a courtesy and friendly atmosphere. To answer phones, welcome visitors and help out with basic clerical duties and tasks.

    Main duties
    a. Ensure Reception area is clean, neat and presentable. Ensure professional dress code is maintained.
    b. Receive Visitors, determine visitor needs in a professional manner, maintain visitor register and direct visitors to correct person
    c. Answer and address incoming phone calls in a timely and polite manner, clearly determine the purpose of the call, forward calls to appropriate person and take and deliver messages accurately and completely
    d. Manage all mail by sorting and distributing incoming mail, prepare outgoing mail for pick-up or courier and organize courier deliveries
    e. Perform clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, collating documents, file documents accurately, maintain equipment and report any malfunctions and monitor, control and order office supplies
    f. Organize meetings by booking meeting room, inform participants, set up meeting room with necessary stationery and equipment and organize catering for meetings
    g. Provide secretarial services by preparing correspondence and documents and schedule and follow up on appointments
    h. Maintain reception area clean, neat and organize reading material

    Qualifications and experience
    a) Professional qualifications
    • Full Grade 12 Certificate;
    • Diploma in Secretarial/ Office Management/ Front Office management or any relevant field of study.
    • Professional membership with relevant institute

    b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
    • 2 years’ experience in a similar position

    c) Skill Specifications:
    • Communication and interpersonal skills
    • Knowledge of computers particularly use of Microsoft Office

    d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
    • Smart appearance
    • Polite and courteous

  10. Driver X 2
    Location: Head Office – Lusaka X 1 and Kasenseli Gold
    Project – Mwinilunga X 1
    Department: Human Resources
    Report to: Administrative Officer

    Job purpose
    To drive company vehicles in order to transport company employees, goods and authorised persons from place to place.

    Main duties
    a. Check oil, water and fuel levels and that the vehicle is roadworthy before
    driving out.
    b. Drive company vehicle to transport authorised persons and goods from
    place to place as directed by Administrative Officer or any other designated official.
    c. Drive company vehicles by observing traffic rules and road safety rules and as instructed by Administrative Officer or any other designated superior Officer.
    d. Report vehicles defects and accidents/incidents to the Administrative Officer for further action.
    e. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports on vehicle movements, fuel usage and vehicle maintenance.

    Qualifications and experience
    a) Professional Qualification:
    • Grade12 certificate
    • Valid Driving Licence (C)

    b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
    • 3 year experience in a similar position

    c) Skill Specifications:
    • Communication skills

    d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
    • Honesty
    • Flexible

  11. Driver, Ambulance X 1
    Location: Kasenseli Gold Project -Mwinilunga
    Department: Human Resources
    Report to: Administrative Officer

    Job purpose

    To transport patients or injured workers from the mine site to hospital.

    Main duties
    a) Drive ambulance and transport sick, injured or recuperating persons.
    b) Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances.
    c) Accompany and assist emergency personnel when required
    d) Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
    e) Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting
    f) Conduct daily inspections on the ambulance both medical and mechanical.
    g) Ensure all medical supplies and equipment is in order
    h) Ensure good maintenance of Ambulance and other vehicles.
    i) Maintain record of all emergency medical equipment
    j) Ensure efficient turnaround time during emergency medical drills.
    k) Be prepared to spend long hours on duty including being on call.
    l) Other duties as directed by the Supervisor

    Qualifications and experience
    a) Professional Qualification:

    • Full Grade12 certificate
    • Must have a valid advanced first aid certificate issued through a recognised institute approved by the chamber of mines.
    • Must have a valid driving license (Class C) or higher.
    • Must have a Certificate in Defensive driving from a recognised institute

    b) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
    • A minimum of 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years in the mining industry
    c) Skill Specifications:
    • Able to drive long distances in an ambulance with necessary concentration
    d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
    • Mentally and physically fit.

    Zambia Gold Company Limited provides equal employment opportunities to all Zambians on merit without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, colour, tribe, disability, or religion.
    Interested, suitably qualified and experienced persons should send their application together with certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates; a detailed Curriculum Vitae with traceable references and copy of the NRC should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 5th February, 2021.

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Head Human Resources and Administration
    Zambia Gold Company Limited
    Subdivision F/377a/30/B
    Kudu Road, Kabulonga
    LUSAKA

    Email: jobs@zccmnew.wpenginepowered.com

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BoZ cashes in on gold

Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has bought 47 kilograms of gold from Zambia Gold Company Limited, a subsidiary of ZCCM Investments Holdings (IH.
This is the first time that the central bank is acquiring and holding gold as a reserve asset since 1995.
According to Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation news, BoZ Governor Christopher Mvunga said the recently bought gold is currently sitting in the central bank’s vault.
Mr. Mvunga, however, could not disclose the value of the gold.
He said in an interview that the move will help to build the country’s gold reserves.
“The investment will also build and enhance the market’s confidence in the bank’s ability to fulfill its mandate of price and financial system stability CLICK TO READ MORE

Source: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/boz-cashes-in-on-gold/