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 the 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

KCC SA 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, 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 of corruption or attempted corruption must be reported to the telephone number: +243 999928028 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.

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Under direct supervision of the Development Supervisor , the main role of the incumbent will be to carry out horizontal drilling operations and site support using the Jumbo drilling machine, in strict compliance with safety standards and operational procedures. He/she will be responsible for the first-level care, use and maintenance of the equipment, thus ensuring the efficient and safe progress of copper and cobalt extraction work.

He/She will have, among other things, the following essential functions (non-exhaustive):

• Comply with site safety rules and regulations: This includes knowing and following all site rules and regulations relating to the use of the Jumbo, as well as ensuring personal and collective safety during operations.
• Taking charge of the Jumbo drilling machine: This includes familiarizing yourself with the work program and the machine's assignment, checking the general condition of the site (ventilation, support), external and internal inspection of the machine (oil levels, fuel, absence of leaks), starting and testing the hydraulic functions and brakes, as well as reporting any anomalies or breakdowns before moving to the site.
• Check the worksite working environment: This includes ensuring the adequate condition of the site ventilation and support, as well as checking the working water supply and electrical power, which are essential elements for the smooth running of drilling operations.
• Controlling the drilling pattern layout: This involves ensuring that the drilling pattern layout complies with the specifications and the defined module, ensuring the accuracy of mining operations.
• Perform site drilling and support operations: This includes using machine starting, parking and stopping procedures in accordance with company and site requirements, applying knowledge and skills in safe work procedures, and operating Jumbo controls according to manufacturer's guidelines and supervisors' instructions.
• Ensuring drilling quality: This includes drilling with strict adherence to the module, the parallelism of the boreholes, and starting with the cover survey when drilling below the hydrostatic level, in order to ensure the efficiency and safety of operations.
• Supporting construction sites according to standards: This includes the installation of bolts and mesh and the support of excavated areas in accordance with established standards and procedures, thus contributing to the stability and safety of underground infrastructure.
• Checking for misfires and marking breeches: This involves identifying blast holes that have not detonated properly and marking the breeches for corrective action, thus ensuring the safety and effectiveness of firing.
• Prepare the end-of-shift report: This involves writing a detailed report at the end of each shift, documenting the operations carried out, problems encountered and any information relevant to monitoring the work.
• Ensure first-level cleanliness and maintenance of the machine: This includes performing pre- and post-shift cleaning tasks and reporting any defects found on the takeover checklist, contributing to equipment longevity and breakdown prevention.

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