Mutanda Mining (MUMI S.A.R.L) is a mining company whose registered office is at No. 4746, Avenue Laurent Désiré Kabila, Mutoshi District, Manika Commune, City of Kolwezi. Its operating headquarters, the center of its main activities, is located about 42 km from the city of Kolwezi in the province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

MUMI S.A.R.L is an open-pit mining site used for the extraction of copper and cobalt ores. Mutanda Mining has a hydrometallurgical plant and a sulfuric acid manufacturing plant.

MUMI is recruiting a: "Drill and Blasting Coordinator "

1. Number of vacancies: 1
2. Position level:  Coordinator Level
3. Position Classification: C7E4
4. Type of contract: Permanent contract
5. Deadline for applications: June 23, 2025

Main objectives of the position

Under the direct supervision of the Superintendent of Services and Development, the Drill and Blasting Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the drilling and blasting operations team, including drilling and blasting contractors, managing them to safely deliver daily, weekly and monthly plans to the required quality.

Minimum qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or equivalent

• Valid blasting certificate would be a great advantage

Required Experience

• 6 years of experience of Drill and Blasting  in large open-pit mines including 2-3 years in the supervisory position.
• Experience working in operational activities at the mine.

Required skills

• In-depth understanding of explosives handling
• In-depth understanding of the mining work environment
• Planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated human leadership and ability to train and transfer skills
• Ability to lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary team,
• Collaborative approach and positive attitude
• Safety, Health and Environment

Key Responsibilities

• Manage drilling equipment and operators to execute planned drill meters,
• Liaise with the blasting contractor and all of its activities to provide an inventory of blasted rock according to the mine's schedule,
• Develop, review and implement best practices for all drilling and blasting activities, with a focus on blasting optimization.
• Lead and oversee blasting optimization in collaboration with blasting engineers and the blasting contractor, with a focus on improving fragmentation on "mine-to-mill" concepts.
• Assist in training and workforce enhancement through successful skills transfer.
• Implement a program of ongoing training and development to influence the transfer of skills and technology for successful succession planning.
• Interface with mine stakeholders, all departments and contractors to ensure the success and safety of drilling and blasting operations.
• Carry out the mine's operational drilling plan in accordance with the blasting schedule, ensuring sufficient material for the loading activity

• Comply with Glencore's environmental management requirements and procedures as well as MUMI SARL's environmental policy

N.B:

• Only applications that meet the required criteria will be considered.
• Applications not contacted two weeks after the closing of this recruitment notice should be considered as not having been selected.
• Applications received will be kept in the Company's database for a period of six (6) months in complete confidentiality.
• By sending your Curriculum Vitae, you give permission to MUMI SARL to share your information with the participants in the selection process for this position only; and checks of your academic and/or professional background, as well as your references may be undertaken

IMPORTANT:

MUMI SARL does not accept applications submitted by persons under the age of eighteen (18).

In accordance with Article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, MUMI SARL receives all applications without distinction or discrimination.

However, as part of its equal opportunity, diversity, equity, and inclusion agenda, female applications are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, MUMI SARL or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.

Any act of corruption or attempted corruption must be reported to the telephone number: +243 99 99 28 028 and will be severely punished.