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

The Senior Mine Planner – Medium Term is responsible for developing and implementing long- and medium-term mine plans for underground operations, ensuring safe and efficient mining practices. A key objective of this role is to train and mentor Junior Engineers toward Planning/Design Engineer positions.

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

Develop and optimize underground mine plans, including stope design, level layouts, and mining schedules, taking into account geological factors, geotechnical conditions, logistical constraints, and ventilation.
Optimize and maintain rolling medium-term plans (up to 24 months) to achieve operational objectives and align the medium term with the strategic plan.
Integrate and optimize capital projects and major mine infrastructure into the mine plan to ensure timely delivery and support planned production.
Develop cost models, analyze operational data, and identify opportunities to optimize the mine plan, reduce costs, or improve productivity.
Identify, rectify, or escalate any potential risks related to the medium-term mine schedule to minimize operational disruptions.
Collaborate with geologists, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, and other stakeholders to collect data, share information, and ensure alignment with business strategies.
Provide technical expertise, guidance, and mentorship to Junior Engineers to support their professional development.
Ensure mine plans comply with Glencore’s Fatal Hazard Protocols as well as relevant legislation.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering.
Over 7 years of experience in underground mine planning, including design, scheduling, and production optimization.
Proficiency in mine planning software such as Deswik CAD and Deswik Sched.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Proven experience in developing and mentoring Junior Engineers.
Experience in ore reserve estimation and JORC Code reporting in large orebodies will be considered an asset.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Serve as a role model for Junior Engineers as a safety leader.
Ensure adherence to deadlines.
Organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

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.

Senior Mine Planner - Medium Term