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Plant Shift Foreman

Posted 07 May 2026 Lotus (Africa) Limited
Karonga, Malawi On-site Full Time Senior 1 position(s) 1 days left

Vacancy Summary

Location Karonga, Malawi
Work Mode On-site
Job Type Full Time
Career Level Senior
Positions 1
Experience 5 Years
Education Certificate
Apply By 08 May 2026 1 days remaining

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to supervise and coordinate all activities on the shift within the Kayelekera Uranium processing plant, to achieve, safe, compliant and costeffective production of uranium oxide concentrate (U3O8).The plant foreman leads a shift team to safely and efficiently operate the process plant and ensures that production, safety radiation and environmental targets are met. The Plant foreman is the senior operational leader on the shift, and is accountable for people, plant process performance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Enforce compliance with the Mine Safety Act, Atomic Energy Act, and Lotus SHERQ standards.
Enforce ALARA principles surface contamination, and personal dose via TLD/EPD tracking
Ensure safe handling of reagents: H2SO4, H2O2, Lime caustic and flocculants. Lead shift-based risk assessments, Take-5s, and permit-to-work for isolations, confined space, and hot work.
Direct control room, operators, field operators and contractors on the shift.
Run pre-start meetings, shift handovers and task allocation.
Control all plant areas on shift: Crushing, Grinding, Acid Leach RIP, Precipitation, Drying/Calcining, Packaging
Monitor SCADA to maintain key parameters such as leach pH 1, ORP, RIP barren, and Tailings pH

Required Qualifications

MSCE (Malawi School Certificate of Education)/ equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of experience in operation of the control room of the drying
SCADA operation training
Minimum of 5 years of experience in operation as Senior Plant Operator at the packaging area
Training on Isolation, Confined space, Working on heights and lock-out procedures

Skills Required

How to Apply

Apply by Email

Send your CV and cover letter to lal.jobs@lotusmalawi.com.

Instructions: Interested applicants should submit an application, copies of certificates, and a CV with contact details for at least three professional referees to the email provided

Or submit by hand at Lotus Africa Limited offices at Kayelekera Mine. Applicants must include their name and the position they are applying for in the title of all documents.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Lotus Africa is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, women are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 08 May 2026 · 1 day from now

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