Superintendent - Surface Mine Engineer

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 Superintendent – Surface Mine Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating engineering support to surface mining operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution of mine plans. The role provides technical guidance, operational analysis, and optimization initiatives that align with KCC’s production, safety, and sustainability objectives.

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

• Mine Planning & Engineering Support
• Lead and coordinate short-, medium planning activities to support production targets and strategic objectives.
• Ensure mine designs, pit layouts, and haulage systems are optimized for safety, productivity, and cost efficiency..
• Collaborate closely with the Production and Geology teams to ensure alignment between plan, schedule, and execution.
• Validate and approve mine engineering deliverables including pit designs, dump designs, and production schedules.
• Operational Performance & Optimization
• Monitor mine performance against plan and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct data analysis on equipment productivity, mining costs, and operational KPIs to identify improvement areas.
• Support implementation of technology and automation projects in the mining environment.
• Conduct PowerBI data analysis.
• Leadership & Team Development
• Supervise and mentor a team of Mine Engineers, promoting a high-performance culture.
• Ensure team members are trained and developed in engineering standards, planning tools, and operational best practices.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration between the engineering and operational teams.
• Safety, Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure all engineering designs and activities comply with KCC’s health, safety, environmental, and community standards.
• Prepare and present accurate technical reports, forecasts, and recommendations to management.
• Support operational risk assessments and contribute to the continuous improvement of mine safety systems.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in open pit mine planning and engineering, preferably in large-scale base metal or copper operations.
• Strong experience with mine planning software (e.g., Surpac, Datamine, Deswik, or MineSched).
• Sound understanding of drilling and blasting, load and haul, and geotechnical design principles.
• Proven experience leading a technical team in a complex operational environment.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and French will be an advantage.

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.