Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Coordinator

Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Coordinator Job in Zambia – Sable Zinc Kabwe Limited

Sable Zinc Kabwe Limited is inviting applications from experienced engineering professionals for the position of Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Coordinator. This is a full-time opportunity for a qualified civil engineering professional with expertise in tailings management, dam safety, and mining infrastructure.

The successful candidate will coordinate the safe operation, monitoring, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of the company's Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs) located in Kabwe and Ndola. This position is critical in ensuring that tailings facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with national regulations, engineering standards, and company policies.

About the Role

The Tailings Storage Facility Coordinator will oversee the daily management of the company's TSFs while ensuring compliance with the Tailings Operations Manual, engineering designs, statutory regulations, and international best practices.

The role involves supervising operational staff, coordinating inspections and maintenance activities, managing water balance systems, monitoring dam safety, and working closely with engineering, production, maintenance, health and safety, and environmental teams.

This position requires a proactive individual who understands the importance of responsible tailings management in protecting employees, surrounding communities, company assets, and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

-Tailings Facility Operations

- Coordinate daily operations of Tailings Storage Facilities at both Kabwe and Ndola sites.

- Supervise TSF Operators and allocate daily work activities.

- Ensure tailings deposition follows approved operational and engineering plans.

- Coordinate reclaim water systems, water balance management, and freeboard control.

Inspection and Monitoring

Responsibilities include:

- Conducting daily, weekly, and monthly TSF inspections.

- Inspecting embankments, spillways, decant structures, drains, pumps, pipelines, and monitoring systems.

- Identifying seepage, erosion, cracking, settlement, instability, or any other structural concerns.

- Maintaining accurate inspection records and monitoring reports.

Maintenance Coordination

The successful candidate will:

- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

- Ensure timely repairs to maintain safe and reliable TSF operations.

- Work closely with maintenance teams to minimise operational risks and equipment downtime.

Regulatory Compliance

The role also includes:

- Ensuring compliance with the Tailings Operations Manual.

- Supporting Environmental Performance Framework (EPF) audits.

- Assisting during regulatory inspections.

- Implementing recommendations from the Engineer of Record (EoR).

- Ensuring compliance with Zambia's mining regulations and company standards.

Risk Management and Safety

Responsibilities include:

- Conducting operational risk assessments.

- Supporting emergency preparedness planning and simulation exercises.

- Promoting safe work practices throughout TSF operations.

- Ensuring environmental protection and responsible tailings management.

Reporting and Communication

The successful applicant will:

- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports.

- Maintain accurate inspection and compliance records.

- Liaise with Engineering, Production, Maintenance, Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) departments, consultants, and government regulators.

- Provide timely updates on facility performance and operational risks.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

- Full Grade 12 School Certificate.

- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

- Tailings Storage Facility or Dam Safety training.

- Current membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).

- Minimum of five (5) years' experience in civil engineering, mine infrastructure, or Tailings Storage Facility management.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with the following experience will have an added advantage:

- Practical experience managing Tailings Storage Facilities.

- Knowledge of the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).

- Experience implementing Engineer of Record (EoR) recommendations.

- Experience with water balance management and mine water systems.

- Strong understanding of dam safety principles and environmental compliance.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

- Excellent leadership and supervisory skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Good communication and technical report-writing skills.

- High attention to detail.

- Strong organisational and planning skills.

- Ability to work effectively under pressure.

- Commitment to environmental protection and workplace safety.

Why This Role Matters

Tailings Storage Facilities are among the most critical infrastructure assets at any mining operation. Proper management helps protect employees, nearby communities, and the environment while ensuring compliance with national legislation and international mining standards. The TSF Coordinator plays a vital role in maintaining structural integrity, managing operational risks, and supporting sustainable mining practices.

Job Summary

- Company: Sable Zinc Kabwe Limited

- Position: Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) Coordinator

- Employment Type: Full-Time

- Locations: Kabwe and Ndola, Zambia

- Industry: Mining

- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

- Professional Membership: Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)

- Experience Required: Minimum 5 years

- Application Method: Email

- Closing Date: 13 July 2026

About Sable Zinc Kabwe Limited

Sable Zinc Kabwe Limited is a mining and mineral processing company operating in Zambia's mining sector. The company is committed to responsible mining practices, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and engineering performance. Through skilled professionals and modern mining practices, Sable Zinc continues to contribute to Zambia's mineral development while prioritising sustainable operations.