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Job ID:  785
Posting date:  Apr 2, 2025
Closing date:  April, 17 2025
Country/Region:  CD
City:  Kolwezii
Business Unit:  Global Glencore Copper
Department:  HS - Operations Processing & Support Services
Job Type:  Permanent
Travel:  0 - 10%
Description: 

 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

 

Under the direct supervision of Safety Coordinator, the role of the incumbent will be to ensure hygiene and health at work by conducting inspections, identifying risks and non-conformities, and proposing solutions. He/she will also have to support employees in the implementation of safety rules, evaluate the effectiveness of training, contribute to the improvement of the safety management system and ensure accurate and regular reporting on incidents and observations.

 

 

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

 

  • Maintaining a safe working environment : This includes conducting daily health and safety inspections, identifying non-conformities and suggesting corrective interventions.
  • Ensuring the correct use of safety equipment : This includes ensuring that work procedures are suitable and effective to achieve safety objectives.
  • Supporting employee implementation of health and safety : This includes ensuring employees understand work rules and are able to implement them, identifying constraints that prevent employees from working safely and providing solutions or escalating issues where appropriate.
  • Training employees in health and safety : This includes evaluating the effectiveness of training programs, including assessing field application, knowledge and awareness.
  • Contribute to the health and safety management system : This includes participating in the high risk work verification process and the critical controls verification process.
  • Health and Safety reporting system : This includes managing daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements and providing clear and accurate information for Power BI and Enablon reports .
  • Identify opportunities for improving occupational risk management and application of safety knowledge: This includes liaising with a range of people, including site personnel, as part of the workplace health and safety assessment.

 

Job Requirements

 

Qualifications and experience.

 

  • Hold a university degree in a field of life sciences (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, environmental sciences, etc. ), medical sciences (medicine, public health, toxicology, etc.) or a related field.
  • Have three (3) years of professional experience in occupational health and safety. Experience in the mining sector would be a considerable advantage.
  • Hold a recognized professional certificate in the field of occupational health and safety (an advantage).
  • Have a perfect command of the laws, policies and procedures in force regarding health and safety at work.
  • Hold a job seeker's card.

 

Technical skills.

 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to gain the trust and cooperation of all staff.
  • Analytical approach to work and great attention to detail.
  • Able to solve problems and work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Negotiation skills and the ability to persuade others to achieve results and initiate action.
  • Operational decision-making capabilities.
  • Understanding of practical conditions in the industry and the ability to apply viable solutions.
  • Good understanding of health and safety best practices.
  • Be comfortable with IT tools used for security management (risk management software, databases, etc.).

 

Attitudes / Behaviors.

 

  • Be an excellent team player and able to supervise health and safety staff on site.
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team to achieve health and safety objectives.
  • Be a good communicator, able to convey complex information clearly and concisely to different audiences (workers, management, etc.).
  • Have a keen sense of listening and be able to understand employees' concerns.
  • Be diplomatic and able to manage conflicts constructively.
  • Be stress resistant and able to work in a sometimes demanding environment.

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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