VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

Lotus (Africa) Limited is a leading Africa-focused advanced uranium company with significant scale and resources. The Company holds an 85% interest in the Kayerekera Uranium Project in Karonga, Malawi.

Lotus is committed to generating value for its shareholders, customers, and communities where it operates. The Company is situated in Karonga, Malawi and has its headquarters in Perth, Australia. Lotus will be undertaking refurbishment and maintenance of the process plant and other facilities in preparation for production set to commence in the near future.

Lotus (Africa) Limited invites applications from suitably qualified energetic and self-motivated male or female Malawian nationals to join its team on a six months’ fixed term contract at Kayelekera Mine in Karonga District in the position below:

Logistics Controller (Required – 1)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Logistics Controller will be responsible for administration and control of all inbound and out bound movement of commodities, spares and services for the Mine in general by applying sound logistical methods and procedures. Generating all documents for export ‘Shipments’. Coordinating and expediting of urgently required spares and commodities.

REPORTING TO THE SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATOR, THE ROLE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Customs documentation compliance
• Securing cost effective transporters and routes
• Coordinating numbers of trucks arriving at KM to assist with unloading
• Arranging for Clearing Agents to clear Kayerekera Mine goods
• Liaising with buyers on delivery requirements
• Liaising with MRA with legality / classification of imports
• Coordinating with transporters on-Mine liaison officer
• Ensuring accuracy of exports and ‘Shipment’ documentation
• Preparing daily report / schedules

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics from a reputable institution, those with Degree will have an added advantage.
• Exposure to Supply Chain operations on a large mine
• 3 years’ experience in construction and mining environment

CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Ability to multi-task as position has very diverse responsibilities
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Knowledge of Southern African Customs procedures and requirements
• Knowledge of transport and supply chain procedures
• Computer literate especially in MS Office, EXCEL and exposure to ERP /MRP inventory management systems
• Ability to consistently adhere to Lotus core values
• Ability to work independently

PERSONAL QUALITIES/ BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Diligence
• Attention to detail
• Ability to communicate especially with Government Departments
• Ability to prepare documentation – accuracy and completeness

How to apply:

Suitably qualified candidates are required to hand deliver or send their Applications & updated Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees to:

The Human Resources Coordinator,
Lotus (Africa) Limited,
Kayerekera Uranium Mine,
P. O. Box 47,
Karonga, Malawi.

Or email to: Lal.jobs@lotusmalawi.com. Closing date: Monday 17th September 2024.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.