JOB ADVERTISEMENT
GAMICO Ltd is a mining company operating the Bashyamba tin mine, one of the largest tin producers in Rwanda, situated in Kigali Sector, Nyarugenge District. GAMICO has been in existence for approximately 10 years and has a vision to industrialize and professionalize its mines. The company plans to recruit professionals who will join its team.
The Management of GAMICO Ltd informs the public that it is recruiting competent, qualified, and experienced staff for the following position:
PLANT SUPERVISOR
Position/Job Title: Plant Supervisor
Department: Processing
Reports to: Metallurgist
Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa
1. Job Brief
The Plant Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the processing plant during assigned shifts. This role ensures safe, efficient, and continuous plant operations by supervising operators, coordinating with maintenance and technical teams, and supporting production targets while upholding strict safety and environmental standards.
2. Responsibilities
The Plant Supervisor has the following key responsibilities:
- Supervise and support plant operators, ensuring all working areas are safe, clean, and compliant with company policies.
- Plan and coordinate the daily activities of the plant during the assigned shift to meet production targets.
- Monitor and control operations to ensure efficiency and quality work.
- Manage the availability and use of resources, including equipment and materials.
- Lead safety toolbox meetings at each shift handover.
- Conduct proper shift handovers with other supervisors to maintain smooth and continuous operations.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team to ensure plant equipment availability, utilization, and production targets are achieved.
- Troubleshoot plant process problems in collaboration with other teams.
- Make timely and accurate decisions when critical operational issues arise.
- Train and mentor plant operators to develop their technical skills and knowledge.
- Prepare accurate and timely reports.
3. Job Requirements:
Qualifications
- Trade certification, Diploma, or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mineral Processing, or related field.
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience in processing plant operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
- Experience in 3Ts (tin, tantalum, tungsten), gold, or base metals processing is an advantage.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of mineral processing circuits and equipment.
- Proficiency in safety systems and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Physical fitness.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in Kinyarwanda. Speaking English would be an advantage.
- Teamwork, leadership, decision-making, and problem solving.
4. Applying for the Positions:
Please submit the following documents in a single file attachment to the e-mail address: gamico1ltd@gmail.com . Indicating the position, you are applying for and addressed to the Managing Director of GAMICO Ltd.
- Application letter setting out briefly the candidate’s motivation and suitability for the position, not more than 1 page.
- A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages).
- The name, position and contact number for three references, one of them being from your recent employer, preferably your direct Supervisor.
- A copy of relevant work certificates.
- A copy of education and training certificates/diplomas/degrees.
- A copy of ID/Passport.
- Any pertinent recommendation letter that the candidate may wish to add.
Applications Submission Deadline
- The deadline for the Application is 19th September 2025.
- Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
- Only short-listed candidates shall be contacted.
Done at Kigali, on 11th September 2025.
Josiane Zaninka Nzabakenga
Managing Director
GAMICO Ltd