The Kipushi Project S.A. is looking for a Superintendent II, Mining.
The Kipushi Project, in the DRC's province of Haut-Katanga and southeast of the company's Kamoa discovery, is adjacent to the town of Kipushi and approximately 30 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital of Lubumbashi. Ivanhoe Mines acquired its 68% interest in the Kipushi Project in November 2011; the balance of 32% is held by the DRC's state-owned mining company, Gécamines.
The Kipushi Project is based on the high-grade, underground zinc-copper mine in the Central African Copperbelt, which mined approximately 60 million tonnes grading 11% zinc and 7% copper between 1924 and 1993. In addition to producing copper and zinc, the mine produced 12,673 tonnes of lead and approximately 278 tonnes of germanium between 1956 and 1978.
Play your part in our team succeeding...
To manage and co-ordinate the efforts of a team at KICO mine to safely and efficiently extract ore to meet targets. This requires the management of direct reports as well as specialists to achieve Meters and Tons targets as per organisational strategy and objectives.
You will have the following:
- Blasting Certificate and Mine Overseer Certificate of Competency
- Minimum of 8 Years mining experience with 5 years as a Shift Supervisor.
- Excellent track record with similar experience in an African mining environment advantageous.
- Proficiency in French and English preferred.
You will have advanced skills and knowledge in:
- Business knowledge
- Management experience
- Budgeting/Finance
- Contractor management
- Training Experience
- 5 Years underground experience
- Mechanised Mining Experience
- Geology experience/knowledge
- SHEQ standards
- Computer skills
Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to:
Process: Coordinate and manage a world class Mining function at KICO mine
- Embed effective and efficient production processes, plans and governance structures
- Lead tactical direction setting and plan for the business area in alignment to the company’s strategy
- Drive effective problem solving and continuous improvement
The finer details:
When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with a copy of your ID/passport, drivers license and qualifications.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
