Load and Haul Superintendent, Kolwezi, DRC – M/F

Context:

Gladys Synergies is recruiting on behalf of an international mining company operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The company is seeking an experienced Load and Haul Superintendent to reorganise, strengthen and improve its loading and hauling operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving daily production performance, optimising equipment utilisation, managing operational teams and coordinating mining contractors to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.

This position plays a critical role in achieving production targets, improving fleet performance, establishing effective dispatching and ensuring a consistent supply of material to support processing operations.

Summary:

• **Job Reference: **638X5RW5
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Sector: Mining – Copper
• Work Location: Kolwezi, DRC
• Start Date: ASAP
• Salary: Competitive package, according to experience

Missions & Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily planning, organisation and control of loading and hauling operations, ensuring that production targets are clearly communicated and achieved across all shifts.
• Allocate and coordinate mining equipment and personnel on site, optimising fleet utilisation, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Manage and supervise three production shifts, including day and night operations, ensuring effective coordination between supervisors and smooth shift handovers.
• Oversee and coordinate mining contractor operations, particularly KING, ensuring alignment with production plans, operational targets and HSE standards.
• Establish, implement and maintain an effective dispatching and monitoring system for the mining fleet, ensuring accurate tracking of equipment performance and production activities.
• Monitor daily production performance, equipment availability, utilisation rates and downtime, identifying operational constraints and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate closely with the Mine Planning team to align short-, medium- and long-term production plans, contributing to annual, monthly and weekly mine planning activities.
• Work closely with the Hydro Sluicing team to ensure that stockpile volumes and material supply requirements are consistently achieved to maintain plant feed.
• Collect, analyse and report operational data, preparing weekly, monthly and annual production reports and contributing to daily mining performance reviews.
• Manage personnel and equipment resources, participate in recruitment activities and ensure effective workforce organisation, discipline and operational accountability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing production rates, reducing equipment downtime, controlling operating costs and strengthening safety standards across mining operations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the mining industry, including at least 7 years of direct experience in load and haul operations, open-pit mining, tailings or sand mining.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial or senior operational leadership position within a mining environment.
• Proven expertise in loading and hauling operations, excavation, mining production, fleet management and equipment utilisation.
• Demonstrated experience managing large mining equipment fleets, multiple production shifts and operational teams in demanding mining environments.
• Strong background in production planning, operational control, dispatching systems and mining performance monitoring.
• Proven experience coordinating mining contractors, monitoring operational performance and ensuring compliance with production targets and HSE requirements.
• Good understanding of mining engineering, geology, soil mechanics and stormwater management.
• Ability to contribute to mine planning, production budgets and operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, organisational and decision-making skills, with the ability to drive operational performance and manage multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent English is required; intermediate French is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Contact Us:

• Recruitment Manager: Séverin Mukendi
• Email: severin@gladys-synergies.com
• Tel. / WhatsApp: +243 81 417 67 63