Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.
As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.
Job description.
Reporting to the Senior Supervisor - Asset Protection Investigation , the incumbent will be responsible for managing the legal and contractual aspects of asset protection, ensuring the company's security against risks while ensuring efficient and compliant operations. The Senior Investigator is responsible for overseeing and conducting investigations into incidents, misconduct, fraud, accidents, or policy violations. This role involves collecting and analyzing evidence, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance of all investigative activities with legal standards and internal protocols. The Senior Investigator plays a vital role in maintaining organizational integrity, mitigating risk, and supporting decision-making through accurate and impartial findings.
He/She will have, among other things, the following essential functions (non-exhaustive):
• Ensure the credibility and professionalism of internal investigations.
• Identify and minimize organizational risks related to control gaps.
• Apply ethical standards to strengthen accountability and transparency.
• Preventing recurrence through evidence-based recommendations.
• Lead and conduct investigations into fraud, theft, violations and misconduct.
• Plan investigations from A to Z: evidence collection, interviews, analysis, report.
• Conduct interviews in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Collect and preserve digital and physical evidence while respecting the chain of custody.
• Write detailed and objective investigation reports with recommendations.
• Supervise and supervise the judicial police officer.
• Ensure confidentiality, integrity and fairness in investigations.
• Monitor performance indicators and manage file documentation.
• Collaborate with external authorities and law enforcement when necessary.
• Ensure legal and ethical compliance, protect whistleblowers.
• Provide mentoring to investigators and identify systemic weaknesses to prevent risks.
Job requirements .
Qualifications and experience.
• Have a university degree in law, criminology, auditing or a related field:
• Have a minimum of six (6) years of experience in the field of internal investigations, security, or forensic investigations, with demonstrated experience in managing and supervising complex investigations;
• Proven experience in conducting investigations into fraud, theft, professional misconduct, or violations of internal policies;
• Have in-depth knowledge of legal standards, local regulations (particularly in labor law and data protection) and applicable ethical standards.
• Be a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Technical skills.
• Proven expertise in Congolese criminal law and criminal procedure, with a good knowledge of the legal framework and enforcement mechanisms.
• Solid understanding of security operations in high-risk environments, including industrial and mining, and associated tools and technologies.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and incident management skills according to security standards.
• Proficiency in investigative methodologies, including fact finding, interviews and digital forensics.
• Good knowledge of legal frameworks related to the fight against fraud, corruption and harassment, as well as report writing and case presentation skills.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to non-specialist audiences.
Attitudes / Behaviors.
• Possess exemplary leadership based on integrity, accountability, mentoring and the ability to build high-performing and engaged teams.
• Be enthusiastic, collaborative and value diversity, with a genuine desire to learn and empower others.
• Ability to think strategically and critically, solve complex problems and challenge the status quo with courage and boldness.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, particularly in multicultural and multi-time zone environments.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen, innovation, creativity and rigorous professionalism in the quality of work provided.
• Master written and oral communication to clearly convey information at all levels, technical or not, with intellectual and analytical rigor.
KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.
In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC, its representatives and its workers do not receive any compensation or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process (application submission, application processing, tests and interviews for employment, medical examinations for employment, or induction, etc.).
Any act or attempted act of corruption must be reported through our web portal : https://glencore.raisingconcerns.org/ or by phone at: +243 970 174 000 and will be severely punished.
Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.