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

This role is responsible for developing and implementing long-term mine plans for underground operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable mining practices. A key objective of this role is to train and mentor Junior Engineers toward Planning/Design Engineer positions.

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

• Develop and optimize long-term underground mine plans, including stope designs, level layouts, and mining schedules, taking into account geological, geotechnical, logistical, and ventilation constraints.
• Prepare and maintain long-term schedules (3–10 years) to meet company objectives and align production with the strategic mine plan.
• Integrate capital projects and major mine infrastructure into the long-term mine plan to ensure timely execution in support of planned production.
• Develop and maintain cost models, analyze operational and geological data, and identify opportunities to improve long-term planning, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
• Identify, assess, and escalate risks that could impact the life-of-mine schedule to ensure operational and financial sustainability.
• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure data integration, knowledge sharing, and alignment with corporate strategy.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to Junior Engineers to support their professional development.
• Ensure all mine plans comply with Glencore’s Fatal Hazard Protocols and applicable legislation.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering.
• Over 7 years of experience in underground mine planning, with strong expertise in long-term design, scheduling, and optimization.
• Advanced proficiency in mine planning software such as Deswik CAD and Deswik Sched.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in developing and mentoring Junior Engineers.
• Experience in ore reserve estimation and JORC Code reporting in massive orebodies is a strong advantage.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for Junior Engineers as a safety leader.
• Ensure strict adherence to planning deadlines.
• Organize and manage multiple long-term priorities effectively.

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.