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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Job Description
Reporting to the General Manager of Mine Technical Services , the role of the incumbent will be to ensure that high quality technical work is completed on time and delivered to other departments and management. He/she will be required to create an environment within the department to enhance the work of the mine planning and geology teams, as well as communication, safety, production and technical capabilities.
He/She will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):
• Ensure the management of the Technical Services department of the Open Pit Mine.
• Demonstrate leadership in adhering to company policies and procedures, as well as safety standards.
• Make decisions regarding all aspects of the department.
• Coordinate all activities of the short and medium term planning teams of the open pit mine within the Technical Services department.
• Review and approve all plans and drawings produced in the department, including those of the mine planning and geology teams.
• Work directly with underground mine operational managers to implement plans.
• Identify strategies to overcome challenges and obstacles, and minimize risks.
• Maintain and maintain close relationships with the metallurgy teams to provide suitable ore mixes for processing.
• Prepare, review and comply with the department's four-year budgets.
• Prepare, review and comply with the short-term mining plan for the open pit mine.
• Prepare and review performance indicators for ore control in the underground mine.
• Provide supervision to department staff.
• Ensure that each department's responsibilities and key performance indicators are in line with Glencore and KCC standards.
• Establish the organizational structure of the department to ensure adequate coverage in all areas and for various operational scenarios.
• Provide direct supervision to senior management in mine planning and geology.
• Provide mentoring to national staff.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and experience
• Have a university degree in mining Civil Engineering or a similar field.
• Have at least 10 years of experience in the mining sector, both in operational and engineering roles, with at least 5 years at a senior hierarchical level.
• Experience in surface mining is essential.
• Have proven knowledge in the fields of Geotechnics and Geology.
• Working knowledge and ability to communicate properly in French and English is required. Knowledge of Swahili will be considered an asset.
• Have an ONEM card.
Technical skills.
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Possess strong analytical skills on detailed and complex mining scenarios.
• Mine Planning : Proficiency in geological modeling software (such as Surpac , Datamine , or Vulcan ) is essential for creating terrain models, simulating mining processes, and optimizing production plans.
• Mining Production Management and Resource Optimization : The ability to analyze and optimize extraction plans to maximize operational efficiency while minimizing costs and environmental risks is crucial.
• Material and Resource Flow Management : The ability to plan and coordinate material flows, including aspects related to storage, transportation and supply of materials needed for mining operations, is essential to maintain smooth and efficient production.
Attitude / Behavior:
• Exemplary Leadership : Lead by example with exceptional problem-solving skills and effective management of teams at all levels.
• Team Management and Coaching : Ability to manage and develop a large, diverse group, fostering team spirit and actively contributing to the overall objectives of the mine.
• Versatility and efficiency : Ability to perform several tasks simultaneously, with constant concentration and focus on results.
• Discipline and Adaptability : Be orderly, disciplined, flexible of mind and physically fit to meet the demands of teamwork and the challenges of the mining environment.