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.

Reporting directly to the Manager – Project Controls & PMO, the incumbent will be responsible for consolidating, validating, analyzing, and communicating project and portfolio data to support management decision-making. He/She will work closely with various Project Controls functions to integrate information related to costs, schedules, progress, procurement, commercial aspects, and project governance. The role will also contribute to the preparation and maintenance of management reports and dashboards, trend and variance analysis, and the continuous improvement and automation of Project Controls & PMO reporting processes.

His responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Consolidating and validating project and portfolio data includes integrating cost, schedule, progress, procurement and governance data from different sources and functions.
Ensuring the quality and consistency of project data includes verifying the completeness, accuracy and consistency of information, as well as identifying and correcting missing, duplicate or inconsistent data with the relevant stakeholders.
Maintaining reference data and project reporting bases includes managing project codes, classifications, reporting structures and histories necessary for monitoring portfolio performance.
Preparing Project Controls reports includes producing weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports related to project and portfolio performance.
Analyzing project and portfolio performance includes analyzing actual costs, commitments and forecasts against approved budgets, as well as analyzing schedules and physical progress against plans.
Identifying and analyzing performance gaps and trends includes identifying cost and time gaps, trends, delays, under-consumption or budget overruns, as well as risks of spending deferral.
Highlighting exceptions requiring management attention includes analyzing available data to identify key risks, deviations, and performance elements requiring management action or decision.
Developing and maintaining Project Controls and PMO dashboards includes presenting data in a clear and structured manner to improve Management's visibility into project and portfolio performance.
reporting processes includes using Power BI, Power Query and Excel to automate recurring reports, improve reporting processes and enhance the effectiveness of data analysis.
Providing support for portfolio and governance body reporting includes preparing the information required for portfolio reviews and steering committee meetings. Committees and other governance forums.
Contributing to the continuous improvement of reporting and data visualization standards includes identifying and implementing opportunities to improve the quality, efficiency and relevance of management information.

Job requirements.

Qualifications and experience.

Hold a university or technical degree in engineering, project management, finance, business analytics , data analytics , information systems or a relevant related field.
Have a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of relevant experience in Project Controls, project analysis, data analysis or management reporting .
Possess advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint, as well as strong data analysis and reporting skills .
Possess experience in project performance analysis, particularly in terms of costs, schedules, progress, forecasts and variance analysis.
Experience with SAP, Primavera P6, Power Query and/or VBA is an advantage.
Experience in a mining, mineral processing, engineering or investment project environment is an advantage.

Technical skills.

Mastering MS Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint tools at an advanced level.
Possess strong skills in data analysis, reporting and data visualization.
Possess a good understanding of Project Controls principles, particularly regarding costs, schedules, progress and forecasting.
Mastering Power Query and the principles of data management and consolidation.
Being able to develop and maintain dashboards that allow for a clear reading of project performance.
Being able to perform trend analyses, variance analyses, forecasts and identify key performance exceptions.
Practical knowledge of SAP and Primavera P6 or MS Project is an advantage.
Knowledge of VBA, SQL or other data automation tools is an advantage.

Attitudes / Behaviors.

Demonstrate excellent analytical skills and strong problem-solving abilities;
Demonstrate great rigor and particular attention to detail and data accuracy;
Being able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills;
Being able to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams;
Demonstrate proactivity, organization, and a focus on continuous improvement;
Demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and ownership of results;
Demonstrate integrity, discretion and confidentiality in the management of project-related data and information;
To be oriented towards quality, data reliability and fact-based decision-making.

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 SA or its employees do not receive any remuneration or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process. Violators are subject to legal action.

Any act or attempt of bribery related to this job application must be reported via the Glencore Group Raising Concerns Programme channels. Please scan the QR code to access the channels.

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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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