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.
Kamoto Copper Company SA / Mining Open Pit
Kolwezi, Lualaba, RDC
Number of position(s): Twenty-three (23)
Position level: Executing Staff
Type of contract: Permanent contract
Application deadline: December 24, 2025
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the DD&S Supervisor, the role of the incumbent will be to safely operate mine transport equipment, such as Caterpillar and Komatsu dump trucks, to ensure the efficient movement of ore, waste rock and miscellaneous materials around the mining site. He/she will be expected to rigorously apply first-level operational, safety and maintenance procedures. He/she will actively contribute to the optimization of transport cycles and the availability of equipment. The position involves teamwork in a demanding industrial environment. The incumbent will also be expected to communicate effectively with supervisors and other operators to ensure continuous and safe production.
He/She will have, among others, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):
· Operate the mining dump truck safely. This includes mastering the controls, adhering to load limits, adapting the speed to the terrain conditions and strictly enforcing safety regulations. This also includes maintaining constant alertness, driving defensively in risky areas, and the ability to maneuver accurately in tight or congested spaces.
· Efficiently transport ore, waste rock and miscellaneous materials. This includes adhering to predefined routes, delivering materials to assigned dumping areas, and optimizing the transport cycle. This also includes managing production priorities, coordinating with loader operators and following up on dispatch signals or directives.
· Perform pre-operational and post-operational inspections. This includes checking levels, tires, brakes, alarm systems, and any critical items before and after each shift. This includes the rigorous completion of checklists, the detection of anomalies, as well as the immediate communication of technical problems to the maintenance team to prevent breakdowns and ensure equipment availability.
· Strictly comply with HSE standards in the mining environment. This includes wearing PPE correctly, obeying speed limits and internal traffic rules, and participating in safety talks. This also includes identifying and reporting hazards, preventing risky situations, and contributing to the protection of the environment by avoiding spills or unsafe behaviour.
· Collaborate with the production, dispatching and maintenance team. This includes clear communication via radio, understanding instructions, coordinating with loaders, drillers and supervisors to maintain smooth production. This also includes participating in shift briefings and debriefings, transmitting relevant operational information, and adhering to internal reporting procedures.
· Properly execute loading and dumping operations. This includes precise positioning under the loader, following hand signals, checking the body lift and safely executing unloading at designated locations. This also includes managing the stability of the machine, checking the load distribution, and making quick decisions in the event of adverse terrain conditions or unbalanced loads.
Job Requirements
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Qualifications and Experience
Technical skills.
Attitude and behaviour
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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.