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 Superintendent Asset Protection Investigations , the incumbent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating investigative activities to ensure complete, accurate, and timely resolution of cases. This role involves managing investigative teams, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. Acting as the primary contact between investigators and management, the incumbent provides guidance, support, and training to staff, while promoting continuous improvement of investigative processes. The incumbent ensures that investigations are conducted ethically, confidentially, and in compliance with legal and organizational standards.
He/She will have, among other things, the following essential functions (non-exhaustive):
• Conduct prompt, impartial and thorough investigations into reported incidents (e.g., theft, fraud, property damage, employee misconduct, sabotage);
• Assign cases to lead investigators based on expertise, risk level and capacity and maintain strict integrity when handling sensitive and classified information;
• Interview witnesses, complainants and alleged perpetrators to gather accurate statements and ensure prompt, impartial and thorough investigations into various incidents (theft, fraud, sabotage).
• Assign and manage files according to expertise and risk level, while respecting confidentiality.
• Collect testimonies and reconstruct the facts from multiple sources of evidence.
• Provide 24/7 coordination of investigations and be available in the event of an urgent incident.
• Analyze, enter and report crime statistics to management.
• Ensure compliance of investigations, validate root causes and propose corrective actions.
• Manage the collection, security and traceability of seized evidence and objects.
• Conduct regular audits of evidence and monitor compliance with rules during arrests.
• Liaise with judicial authorities and coordinate investigations involving other departments.
• Oversee the collection and analysis of threat intelligence and coordinate its management.
• Carefully document investigations and prepare files for legal or disciplinary proceedings.
• Train staff on investigation standards and legal developments.
• Monitor the quality, progress and legal rigor of ongoing investigations.
• Maintain and improve methodological tools, train in advanced survey techniques.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring ethical and legal compliance of investigations.
Job requirements .
Qualifications and experience.
• Hold a university degree in law, criminology, law or a similar field;
• Demonstrate more than five (5) years of experience in the field of investigations, ideally in a similar context (business, public sector, security, insurance, etc.);
• Proven experience in managing and supervising teams of investigators;
• multi-site investigations .
• Be a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Investigator (CFI), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Technical skills.
• Strong knowledge of criminal law, investigative techniques and security protocols, able to manage multiple cases while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and survey management software, with excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially, ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Skills in communication, leadership, crisis management, security and sustainability.
• Ethical and professional conduct, experience in Africa and a good understanding of Congolese culture.
Attitudes / Behaviors.
• Exceptional leadership skills: high integrity, accountability, mentoring, effective delegation, transparent communication and continuous learning.
• Enthusiasm and strong ability to collaborate in a team, valuing diversity and encouraging learning and empowerment.
• Ability to build strong relationships, lead teams to success and quickly assimilate new knowledge.
• Strategic thinking and effective problem solving of complex problems using quantitative and qualitative methods.
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.