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 will develop and implement medium-term mine plans for underground operations ensuring safe and efficient mining practices. Most importantly this role will develop and mentor Junior Engineers to Planning/Design Engineers

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

• Lead the Medium-term technical team to develop and optimize underground mine plans, including stope designs, level layouts, and mining schedules, considering geological factors, geotechnical conditions, logistics and ventilation limitations.
• Optimise and maintain rolling Medium-term plans up to 24 months to deliver business goals and align the short-term to the medium and strategic plan.
• Optimise and incorporate capital projects and major mine infrastructure into the mine plan to ensure these are delivered timeously to manage planned production.
• Develop cost models, analyze operational data, and identify opportunities to optimize the mine plan and reduce costs or improve operational productivities.
• Identify, rectify or escalate any potential risks to the medium term mine schedule and LOA to ensure there are minimal disruptions to operations.
• Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and other stakeholders to gather data, share information, and ensure alignment on business strategies.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, to manage their professional development.
• Ensure mine plans comply with the Glencore Fatal Hazard Protocols and relevant legislation.
• Sets an example as a Safety leader.
• Develops the goals and objectives for direct reports and monitors and assesses their performance.
• Adherence to deadlines
• Aligns the Departmental goals with Business goals and policies.
• Reviews and validates the work of others.
• Ensures full-time coverage of essential duties.
• Organizes and manages multiple priorities.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering.
• Over 10 years’ experience in underground mine operations, mine planning, including design, scheduling, and production optimization.
• Proficiency in mine planning software such as Deswik Ops, Deswik CAD and Deswik Sched.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in developing Junior Engineers
• Experience with Ore Reserves estimation and JORC Code reporting in massive orebodies will be an asset.

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.