Mutanda Mining (MUMI S.A.R.L) is a mining company whose registered office is at No. 4746, Avenue Laurent Désiré Kabila, Mutoshi District, Manika Commune, City of Kolwezi. Its operating headquarters, the center of its main activities, is located about 42 km from the city of Kolwezi in the province of Lualaba in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

MUMI S.A.R.L is an open-pit mining site used for the extraction of copper and cobalt ores. Mutanda Mining has a hydrometallurgical plant and a sulfuric acid manufacturing plant.

1. Job Title: Underground Mine Project Manager
2. Number of vacancy positions : 1
3. Position level: Management
4. Type of contract: Permanent contract
5. Application deadline: 06 September, 2025

Main Objective of the Position

The Underground Project Manager will be accountable for the delivery of the Pre Feasiblity (PFS), Feasibility Study (FS) and Execution (EXE) phases of MUMI’s underground mine development. This includes overseeing ventilation systems, mine services, underground access development, haulage infrastructure, and delivery to first ore.

This role will lead the definition and delivery planning of the underground scope as a key component of the Life of Asset 2026 (LoA2026) strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Professional certification in Project Management (e.g. PMP, Prince2) is desirable
• Strong knowledge of underground mine design and development best practices

Required Experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in underground mining and capital project delivery
• Demonstrated leadership in delivering FS and EXE phases of complex underground projects
• Experience working in or with EPCM-managed environments
• Familiarity with stage-gated capital delivery frameworks and Life of Asset strategies

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the underground scope of MUMI’s expansion programme, from FS through to EXE and first ore delivery
• Define project requirements for underground infrastructure including ventilation, services, access, and haulage systems
• Align scope, budget, schedule, and risk management activities with the Life of Asset 2026 (LoA2026) strategic roadmap
• Oversee the integration of underground workstreams with processing, infrastructure, and exploration projects
• Manage contractor performance, engineering deliverables, and construction readiness for underground works
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive project controls, reporting, and governance to support decision-making and performance transparency
• Support commissioning planning and handover to operations
• Foster capability development and knowledge transfer within MUMI’s project and technical teams

Core Competencies and Skills

• Expertise in underground mine development and capital project execution
• Strong leadership and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams
• Clear understanding of ventilation, services, logistics, and early ore access in underground mining
• Proficiency in risk management, schedule integration, and cost control
• Experience with project management tools and performance tracking
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities
• Fluent in English (French is advantageous)

Application Notes

• Only applicants meeting the stated qualifications will be shortlisted
• If not contacted within two weeks of the application deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful
• Applications will be treated confidentially and retained for six months
• By applying, you agree to background and reference checks by MUMI SARL

IMPORTANT:

MUMI SARL does not accept applications from persons under the age of 18.

In accordance with Article 1 of the Labour Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, MUMI SARL receives all applications without distinction or discrimination.

However, under its equal opportunity, diversity, equity, and inclusion policy, female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, neither MUMI SARL nor its staff accept any payment or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Offenders will be subject to legal action.

Any act or attempt of corruption must be reported to the contact details below and will be severely punished:

•    Web portal: https://glencore.raisingconcerns.org 

•    Phone: +243 970 174 000