The Kipushi Project S.A. is looking for a Superintendent I, Facility Management (RDC_15_HCM_036)

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 manage, coordinate, and control the effective delivery of integrated facility and support services across KICO operations, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and compliant living and working environments. The role ensures efficient management of facilities, cleaning and gardening services, employee medical support, maize distribution, and accommodation and welfare support for expatriates, visitors, and contractors, through strong contract oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and service quality management aligned with organisational standards.

You will have the following:

• Matric.
  
• 8 years’ work experience with proven experience as Facilities Manager in an expatriate environment, in Africa for greater than 4 years.
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience in management of medical employees and family support inclusive of relationship management with medical facilities in Africa. Proven-related experience in planning, coordinating and cost control.
• A good knowledge of IT packages and experience in the African mining environment highly advantageous.
  

You will have advanced skills and knowledge in:

• Applicable by laws and procedures.
• Cost control.
• Workplace health and safety practices.
• Project Management .
• Knowledge of mechanical, plumbing, heating, ventilation and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of refrigeration and cooling systems.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning and administration.
• Mechanical and electrical functioning of machinery.
• Equipment maintenance principles and practice.
• Preventative maintenance and control.
• Water treatment plant operations.
• Sewerage treatment plant operations.
• Computer skills.

• Oversee the day-to-day management of KICO facilities, guest houses, offices, and social areas to ensure they remain fit for purpose.
• Coordinate room allocations, accommodation standards, and associated services for employees, expatriates, visitors, and contractors.
• Manage service providers responsible for accommodation, catering, laundry, and related facility services.
• Ensure appropriate controls, procedures, and service levels are applied across all facilities and locations (Lubumbashi, Kolwezi, Kinshasa as applicable).

• Ensure all offices, residential areas, and designated community spaces are maintained in a clean, safe, and presentable condition.
• Coordinate and monitor cleaning and gardening contractors to meet contractual and hygiene standards.
• Implement cost and quality controls across cleaning and landscaping services.

• Manage relationships and contracts with medical facilities and hospitals supporting KICO employees.
• Coordinate employee medical schemes and administrative processes in line with company policy.
• Monitor medical service costs, utilisation, and service delivery effectiveness.

• Coordinate and oversee the maize distribution programme for employees, ensuring fairness, accuracy, and transparency.
• Manage supplier contracts, ordering, controls, and distribution processes.
• Monitor associated costs and ensure compliance with company guidelines.

• Coordinate logistical and welfare support for expatriates, visiting staff, and contractors, including accommodation, transport, and access arrangements.
• Manage visitor scheduling, movement, and facility usage.
• Support the organisation of official functions and hosted activities.

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.