Job ID:  1033
Posting date:  May 22, 2025
Closing date:  June 09, 2025
Country/Region:  CD
City:  Kolwezi
Department:  Watu Wetu
Job Type:  Permanent
Travel:  0 - 10%
Description: 

Watu Wetu SAS, WW SAS in acronym, is a company under Congolese law operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the main activity of managing a medical service for businesses and A training center. WW SAS serves the companies Kamoto Copper Company SA and Mutanda Mining SARL which are its main shareholders.

The company covers the medical care of all employees of these two companies as well as their family members.

WW SAS comprises three facilities, namely Watu Wetu Clinic in Mumi, Watu Wetu City Site and Watu Wetu Hospital in KCC. With additional services provided by third-party healthcare facilities for employees and dependents located in Lubumbashi and Kinshasa, as well as those referred for specialized treatment not available in Kolwezi.

Watu Wetu SAS provides health services to a population of approximately 70,000 people.

Watu Wetu Sas / Medical

Kolwezi, Lualaba, DRC

Number of position(s): 01 (One)

Position level: Middle Management Staff

Type of contract: Permanent contract

Application deadline: June 09, 2025

 

 

Job Description

 

  • Under the direct supervision of the Legal Superintendent, the post holder will be required to: contributed to the prevention of legal risks, the analysis of issues raised by departments, and the resolution of disputes. Draft and review legal documents, ensure regulatory monitoring, ensure compliance with legal obligations (declarations, payments, litigation) and advise Departments and workers by supporting them before administrations in cases related to the service; Participate in the administrative management of the legal department, ensure the archiving and updating of documents, and optimize the use of legal monitoring tools,

He will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive) :

 

  • Identify and report legal risks that may affect the company and propose preventive measures;
  • Participate in the drafting and review of internal policies and legal procedures to ensure their compliance with current regulations;
  • Check the compliance of legal documents and report any irregularities requiring legal adjustments;
  • Ensure continuous legal monitoring of legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company and inform the Legal Superintendent of significant changes;
  • Monitor the company's legal and tax obligations, including paying taxes, filing documents and submitting reports to the relevant authorities;
  • Prepare the legal elements necessary to defend the company's interests under the guidance of the Legal Superintendent;
  • Lead awareness sessions on legal and regulatory issues;
  • Support workers in their dealings with public administrations for service-related matters;
  • Contribute to the development of legal recommendations and guidelines for the company's various departments;
  • Represent, after consulting the hierarchy, the Legal Department in the various committees, in particular the disciplinary committees, etc.;
  • Ensure the organization and updating of the company's databases and legal archives to guarantee rapid and efficient access to essential documents;

 

 

Job requirements.

 

Qualifications and experience.

 

  • Be of Congolese nationality
  • Have at least a Bac + 5 Diploma in Law.
  • Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the legal field, with good command of analysis and management of legal issues.
  • Mastery of French is mandatory.
  • Fluency in Swahili and English is an asset.

 

Technical skills.

 

  • Good knowledge of labor law, health law, criminal law, civil law and related Congolese regulations;
  • Ability to synthesize and analyze legal information, with good writing skills;
  • Mastery of the necessary IT tools (Microsoft Office, legal databases) for the management and drafting of legal documents;
  • Ability to conduct in-depth legal research and draft concise and relevant opinions and memos;
  • Ability to draft reports, minutes and legal correspondence with accuracy and professionalism.

 

 

 

 

 

Attitude / Behavior.

 

  • Integrity, honesty and discretion in the management of confidential information;
  • Analytical and synthetic mind, with solid writing skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure, while respecting hierarchy, deadlines and established processes;
  • Demonstrate attentive listening, understanding the expectations and directives as well as the needs of different stakeholders;
  • Team player, with the ability to collaborate effectively with workers from other departments and partners.
  • Fair and impartial
  • Organized and structured in his work
  • Rigorous, meticulous, attentive to details.
  • Proactive, courteous.
  • Know how to be discreet.
  • Ability to innovate and identify priorities.