Chief Executive Officer Zambia Gold Company Limited

ZAMBIA GOLD COMPANY LIMITED

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 objective, Zambia Gold Company will broadly undertake the following activities:

i) Acquire exploration licences and carry out mineral exploration with a focus on gold (either directly or in partnership with other entities).

ii) Develop and operate mines for gold and other precious minerals.

iii) Refining, grading, producing, cutting and processing of gold and other precious minerals.

iv) Buying and selling of gold and other minerals.

v) Support artisanal mining operations and transforming these into commercially viable activities.

vi) Pursue value addition opportunities in the precious metals sector.

In order to achieve this mission, the Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who are innovative, energetic and performance driven to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer.

Job Purpose

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and vision to the Company by working with the Board of Directors and the senior management team to establish, implement and over-see the goals, strategies, plans and policies of the Company, subject to the direction and oversight of the Board of Directors.

The CEO will advance and build on the vision, mission, and commercial development of Zambia Gold Company Limited. The CEO will be responsible for leading the Management team and should have a balanced combination of an understanding of mining, people management and commercial management experience.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy Implementation

• Works with the Board of Directors to develop the organizational strategy.
• Implements the strategic plan for the company.
• Provides policy options for consideration by the Board of Directors.
• Implement, review and ensures policies and procedures that increase the financial and operational effectiveness of the Company.
• Develops and implement Company cultural transformation change.
• Communicates and implements the Company’s vision, mission and overall direction.

Operations

• Coordinates the operations and functions of the Company through meetings, reports, liaison with senior management in order to garner synergy requisite for the cost-effective attainment of the strategic objectives.
• Monitors Company performance against set objectives in order to attain set targets.
• Ensuring that resolutions of the Board are implemented by heads of departments
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) policies and guidelines
• Monitor production output and costs

Finance

• Oversee prudent utilisation of financial, assets and other resources to ensure accountability, cost- effective operations, sustainability and business continuity of the Company.
• Ensure prudent utilization of finances, assets and other resources in order to make the Company operate at a profit.
• Ensures that the company generates adequate income to sustain the operations.

Risk, Audit & Compliance

• Ensure effective systems are in place to identify and mitigate business risks and such risks are within acceptable levels.
• Ensures that Board members are kept abreast of current issues, opportunities and potential risks of the Company.
• Ensures compliance with all legal and statutory legislations which are in line to operations of the Company.
• Manage relationships with Auditors (approved external, internal and other auditors)
• Drive budget, organisational and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure adherence to good Corporate Governance practices in the Company.

People Management

• Provide leadership in ensuring that strategies implemented to manageme human capital needs are backed by policies and procedures that support the strategic direction of the Company.
• Provide leadership in ensuring the company adopts human capital strategies that uphold industry best practices.
• Ensures the company implements a well-established performance management system.

Shareholder Management

• Oversees the implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies and communication.
• Provides leadership in ensuring an effective working relationships with all stakeholders in achieving Company objectives.
• Maintain timely and accurate communication between the Company and the major stakeholder.
• Oversees the enhancement of shareholder asset value.

Relevant Qualifications:

• Five (5) ‘O’Levels with credit or better, including Mathematics and English
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent
• Bachelor of science in a Mining related field or equivalent
• A Master’s Degree
• Relevant professional certification
• Registered with a relevant professional body

Professional Work Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in mining of which at least 5 years should have been in a senior level management and at least 5 years in opencast/ underground mining.
• Proven written and oral skills and ability to distil and communicate matters at the highest levels.