Lotus Africa seeks to recruit suitably qualified and motivated individuals to the following posts at Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga.

POSITION 1: PACKAGING SUPERVISOR

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to provide single-point accountability for back-end product stewardship, packaging, drumming, weighing, sampling, containerisation and product readiness processes at Kayelekera Uranium Mine. The Packaging Supervisor ensures that uranium product is safely and accurately packaged, weighed, labelled, recorded, stored, sampled and prepared for outbound logistics. The role also supervises packaging operators and ensures disciplined, safe, compliant and traceable packaging and product stewardship practices.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise packaging operators and coordinate daily drumming, weighing, packaging, labelling, sampling, storage and containerisation activities

Ensure all product handling and packaging activities are completed safely and in line with site procedures, radiation safety, environmental, hazardous material and statutory requirements

Maintain accurate batch, drum, weight, sample, container, seal, permit, authorisation and product inventory records to support full product traceability

Coordinate with Processing, Logistics, HSE, Radiation Safety, Security, Laboratory, Supply Chain and external logistics stakeholders to ensure product, samples, containers and documentation are ready for outbound movement

Monitor packaging materials, drums, containers, labels, seals and consumables, and escalate shortages, defects, discrepancies or shipment-readiness risks

Maintain practical trackers and status updates on product readiness, packaging progress, sample status, documentation, blockers and required decisions

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

MSCE (Malawi School Certificate of Education) / equivalent

Proven experience in mining, processing, packaging, product handling, logistics, warehousing or a similar operational environment

Experience supervising operators or coordinating teams in a plant, packaging, logistics or product handling environment

Good understanding of drumming, weighing, labelling, inventory control, batch traceability, sample control, documentation and product handover requirements

Computer literate, with good Excel/tracker capability, strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a high-compliance environment

A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous

POSITION 2: LOGISTICS SUPERINTENDENT

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this role is to coordinate and control the logistics function at Kayelekera Uranium Mine, with primary focus on safe, compliant and timeous outbound uranium product logistics, and secondary oversight of inbound freight and site logistics. The Logistics Superintendent ensures that shipments, sample movements, permits, customs, documentation, service providers, tracking and logistics cost controls are properly managed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate end-to-end outbound logistics for uranium product shipments, from shipment readiness through to delivery confirmation

Ensure logistics activities comply with safety, environmental, statutory, dangerous goods, radiation safety, customs and site requirements

Control export documentation, permits, customs requirements, shipment records and delivery confirmation for product and sample movements

Coordinate with internal departments, service providers, clearing agents, transporters and other logistics stakeholders

Oversee inbound freight movements for goods, equipment, spares, reagents and other critical site requirements

Maintain logistics trackers and status reports covering shipment progress, documentation, blockers, risks, costs and required decisions

Supervise logistics personnel, including work allocation, follow-up, process discipline and knowledge transfers

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Proven logistics experience in mining, chemicals, heavy industry, dangerous goods, cross-border freight, freight forwarding, clearing or similar operational environments

Experience coordinating complex logistics movements across internal departments and external service providers

Good understanding of export documentation, customs processes, freight forwarding, clearing, port operations, shipment tracking and international transport requirements

Experience with dangerous goods logistics, radioactive material transport, Class 7 movements or African cross-border logistics will be advantageous

Working knowledge of ERP systems, purchase orders, goods receipting, invoice follow-up and logistics cost control

Strong Excel/tracker, reporting and document control capability, with high attention to detail

A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous

Application Procedure for Both Positions:

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

Email: lal.jobs@lotusmalawi.com

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.

Deadline: 27th June 2026

Lotus Africa is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, women are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.