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.

Under the direct supervision of the General Manager Capital Projects, the Superintendent Projects Safety is responsible for the implementation of the contractor safety management procedure for all Capital Projects at KCC site. He/ She supports operations and ensures that all contractors comply with health and safety requirements in accordance with Glencore standards and internal protocols.

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

Co-ordinate the implementation of the Contractor management procedure and improvement program.
Lead the team of safety advisors and support operations to ensure contractors are managed correctly on site.
Manage the actions identified during workshops, investigations, audits, investigations and follow-up of corrective actions identified concerning contractor management.
Support assurance audits and Contractor management gap assessment aligned to the Glencore standard.
Take ownership and provide guidance and advise to operational areas with regards to contractor’s Health and Safety.
Review monitor and report on deviations concerning contractors onboarding and authorisation.
Lead, guide and manage a team of safety advisors in the day to day contractor management activities
Develop the capabilities of the HS team in your area
Provide a strong support role in HS team development at both team and individual skill levels
Lead contractor site engagements initiatives and forums as well as relevant committees
Co-ordinate the implementation of the Life Saving Behaviours across site
Monitor performance of the health and safety advisors in area of responsibility
Collaborate with EDP department to support initiatives that support contractors performance improvement on health and safety
Conduct periodic internal audit to check the health status of contractor’s compliance to the procedure
Drive the site reporting to the responsible contractor owners and GMs of any deviations to the procedure.
Monitor individual performance in terms of contractor safety management business plan
Ensure tracking and follow up to the closure business plan action tracker and closure of actions from audits and other streams.
Monitor individual performance in terms of identified commitments and targets using a score card which is reviewed monthly and provide necessary response to poor performance.
Liaise with Fatal Risks Site and departmental Champions on the implementation of the Fatal Hazard Protocols

Job requirements.

Qualifications and experience.

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or at least seven (7) years’ experience in middle management role in a large-scale mining sites.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in operations specifically working with contractor management systems
Extensive experience in the implementation of the OHSAS 18001 or similar systems.

Technical skills.

High level understanding of all relevant Safety and Health legislation
Good computer skills with the ability to use integrated management systems, word processing, presentation and spread sheet applications.
Strong report writing and presentation skills
Strong technical understanding and experience of safety matters for mentors and guides to improve local skill set

Attitudes / Behaviors.

Strong leadership skills, the ability to lead and fit into a multicultural team environment
Confident communicator with senior management, legal entities and external stakeholders
Ability and experience to change safety culture within a large organization.
Ambitious and passionate professional with a keen desire to make a difference to their safety culture.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and motivate a team.

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.

Projects Safety Superintendent