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 Health, Safety & Environment, the incumbent is responsible to provide strategic leadership for environmental management across Kamoto Copper Company and is accountable for reducing environmental risks and liabilities, improving environmental performance, and protecting the operation's license to operate. The role leads the development and implementation of environmental strategies, management systems, risk reduction initiatives, and improvement programs addressing both operational impacts and legacy environmental issues.
He/She will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):
- Develop and implement the site's environmental strategy, objectives and improvement plans to reduce environmental risks, improve performance, and support sustainable business outcomes.
- Lead the identification, assessment and management of material environmental risks, ensuring effective controls are established, implemented and verified.
- Drive continuous improvement in environmental performance through the development and execution of targeted initiatives addressing water management, air emissions, waste management, land disturbance, rehabilitation, biodiversity and contamination risks.
- Lead the management of legacy environmental liabilities and remediation programs, ensuring risks are understood, prioritized and systematically reduced.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental legal, permit, regulatory and corporate requirements and proactively manage actions arising from inspections, audits and regulatory reviews.
- Provide leadership and technical oversight of environmental monitoring programs, ensuring data quality, trend analysis, transparent reporting and timely response to emerging risks.
- Lead environmental incident prevention, investigation and corrective action processes to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions that prevent recurrence.
- Build strong relationships with regulators, government authorities, communities and other external stakeholders, representing the company on environmental matters and supporting the maintenance of its license to operate.
- Ensure environmental considerations are integrated into operational planning, business decisions, capital projects, closure planning and change management processes.
- Develop and maintain environmental management systems, standards, procedures and critical control frameworks that support effective risk management and operational excellence.
- Lead environmental assurance activities, including inspections, compliance reviews and management reviews, ensuring timely closure of findings and continuous improvement.
- Establish, monitor and report environmental performance indicators, providing regular insights and recommendations to site leadership and corporate management.
- Manage environmental permitting processes and regulatory submissions to support current operations and future business requirements.
- Develop, lead and mentor the environmental team, build technical capability, accountability and a proactive environmental culture across the operation.
- Manage the environmental budget and resources to ensure the efficient delivery of environmental programs, projects and compliance obligations.
- Promote visible environmental leadership across the operation by influencing leaders, employees and contractors to take ownership of environmental performance and risk management.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
- University degree in Environmental Science, Environmental management, Environmental Engineering or a related field or and substantial professional experience in the mining industry
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Environmental management, within the mining industry
- Experience in the implementation of environmental management systems
- Trained in ISO 140001, environmental legislation and environmental auditing
Technical Skills
- Develop and implement environmental strategies that improve performance and support business objectives.
- Identify and manage environmental risks and liabilities to protect the environment and licence to operate.
- Ensure compliance with environmental legal, regulatory and corporate requirements.
- Provide leadership across water, air, waste, rehabilitation, biodiversity and contamination management.
- Deliver measurable environmental improvements through effective planning and execution.
- Building strong relationship effectively influences internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead the prevention, investigation and resolution of environmental incidents.
- Develop high-performing teams and foster a culture of environmental accountability.
- Use environmental data and insights to support decision-making and drive performance improvements
Attitude / Behavior
- Natural aptitude for mentoring, coaching, and developing people.
- Legitimate interest and inclination in forging a fair, equalitarian, and diversified work environment.
- Communicates clearly and concisely across the organization.
- Interact, communicate & influence people inside and outside of KCC to achieve the goals of KCC.
- Contribute effectively as a member of the KCC team and work closely and respectfully with members of the team.
- Always comply with the KCC Code of Conduct and other standards of conduct set by Glencore including its core values.
- Treat others with dignity & respect.
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.
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.