The Kipushi Project S.A. is looking for a Managerial Leader II, Sustainability
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.
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To provide direction and oversight for Sustainability for KICO to deliver longer-term organisational objectives and create shareholder value. The Incumbent leads the sustainability, and the scope/portfolio of this role includes both the environmental and social aspects of Sustainability to ensure the Mine’s Social Licence to Operate (SLO). The incumbent is required to work closely with the Ivanhoe Mines’ corporate sustainability department to drive compliance, lender requirements, and the implementation of global best practice standards at KICO.
You will have the following:
- Degree in sustainability or related field
- Results-based management or project management.
- Knowledge of DRC mining code and regulations for the environment.
- Management and integration of multiple complex events.
- Sustainability (10 years) experience in the mining industry, with 5 in a Senior Manager role. Congolese citizen with established government relationships is preferred.
You will have advanced skills and knowledge in:
- Master’s degree in sustainability or related field.
- Extensive knowledge of all DRC regulatory requirements.Competent with ESG platforms and systems
Technical Skills should include:
- Senior management experience.
- Experience in sustainability of mining projects.
- Stakeholder engagement experience.
Personal Competencies should include:
- High standard of ethics.
- Conflict resolution.
- Ensure confidentiality and integrity.
- Strong planning, organizational, analytical, communication, and networking skills required.
- Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks on a regular basis.
- Ability to positively motivate individuals and teams to meet or exceed project expectations.
- Skills in both verbal and written communication.
- Skills in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Team attitude; eager to cooperate with others with exceptional interpersonal communications skills.
- Strategic thinking skills (translate and operationalise organisational strategy).
- Transformational leadership skills.
- Conceptual thinking skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills.
- Self-awareness (understanding the impact of self on others).
- Communication skills (verbal, written, presentation and facilitation).
- Results-driven (goal orientated).
- Customer service orientation.
- Networking skills.
- Ability to influence.
- Decision-making.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Change management skills.
- Culturally aware and sensitive.
- Intrapersonal maturity.
- Resilience and ability to work under pressure.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to:
Process:
- Lead and direct the Sustainability Department
- Sustainability reporting and governance
- Stakeholder management
- Environmental performance
- Financial management & budgeting
- Champion transformation, change and cultural integration initiatives
The finer details:
When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID/passport, drivers licence and qualifications.
Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.
