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Job ID:  1459
Posting date:  Mar 24, 2026
Closing date:  April 19, 2026
Country/Region:  CD
City:  Kolwezi
Department:  Watu Wetu
Job Type:  Permanent
Travel:  0 - 10%
Description: 

Watu Wetu SAS, WW SAS in acronym, is a company under Congolese law operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the main activity of managing a medical service for businesses and A training center. WW SAS serves the companies Kamoto Copper Company SA and Mutanda Mining SARL which are its main shareholders.

The company covers the medical care of all employees of these two companies as well as their family members.

WW SAS comprises three facilities, namely Watu Wetu Clinic in Mumi, Watu Wetu City Site and Watu Wetu Hospital in KCC. With additional services provided by third-party healthcare facilities for employees and dependents located in Lubumbashi and Kinshasa, as well as those referred for specialized treatment not available in Kolwezi.

Watu Wetu SAS provides health services to a population of approximately 70,000 people.

Watu Wetu Sas / Medical

Kolwezi, Lualaba, DRC

Number of position(s): 01 (One)

Job Level: Executing Staff

Contract type: Permanent contract

Application deadline: April 19, 2026

 

 

 

 

Job Description

 

 

 

Under the direct supervision of the Safety Officer, the incumbent will be required to assist bereaved families in organizing funerals, prepare the deceased in accordance with funeral rites and legislation, and ensure the implementation of funeral ceremonies (burial or cremation).

 

His responsibilities will include, among others (non-exhaustive):

 

  • To receive and register the bodies of the deceased in a register and ensure proper follow-up.
  • Mortcatory washing and preparation of the body.
  • Dressing, placing in the coffin, closing the coffin.
  • Performing or assisting with preservation treatments (if authorized/embalmer).
  • Maintaining respect and dignity for the deceased
  • Welcoming, listening to and guiding families through a sensitive time.
  • Maintenance of funeral equipment and the hearse.
  • Organization and maintenance of funeral homes
  • Strict adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
  • Mastery of the techniques of presenting and handling the deceased.

 

 

 

Job requirements.            

 

 

Qualifications and experience.

 

 

  • To be of Congolese nationality
  • Must be able to read and write. 
  • At least one year of experience in this department is an asset. 
  • Fluency in French and Swahili.

 

 

Technical skills.

 

 

  • Great empathy, listening skills, and a strong sense of service
  • Self-control, ability to manage emotional situations.
  • Discretion, absolute respect for confidentiality.
  • Rigour, organisation, professionalism.
  • Patience and tolerance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attitude / Behavior.

 

  • A sense of ethics and respect.
  • Punctuality and reliability.
  • Neat presentation.
  • Adaptability and composure
  • Physical work (carrying loads).
  • Emotionally demanding environment.
  • Variable hours, on-call duty possible (nights, weekends, public holidays).
  • Teamwork.

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