Superintendent - Asset Protection

About the role

KCC SA, a Congolese copper and cobalt mining company operating in Kolwezi, is looking for a Superintendent - Asset Protection. Reporting directly to the Asset Protection Manager, the incumbent leads and coordinates all security operations to protect personnel, assets and operational integrity in a high-risk mining environment, ensures security measures and protocols are implemented rigorously, and liaises with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a safe climate that respects ethical standards and human rights.

Key responsibilities

• Lead asset protection operations and responses: oversee security personnel, access control, patrols and surveillance systems, and ensure adherence to corporate security protocols.
• Manage incident response and investigations: handle incidents promptly, gather evidence, conduct investigations and prepare detailed reports for management.
• Ensure compliance and governance: comply with internal policies, local safety legislation and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, keep accurate records of incidents and audits, and oversee field compliance assessments.
• Coordinate and develop the team: lead, coach and train security teams, design and deliver training on security policies and emergency protocols, and oversee performance reviews.
• Coordinate with stakeholders: work with local law enforcement, contractors and community leaders, and act as a strategic link with external security service providers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (Bac +5) in Law, Safety Management or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in security operations, preferably in mining or other high-risk industrial environments.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership or supervision role of security teams.
• Excellent command of French; knowledge of Swahili is an asset.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, ability to lead multicultural teams and make quick decisions in crises, and strict confidentiality.

Required skills

• Solid command of security technologies such as CCTV video surveillance and access control.
• Operational management, crisis response and asset protection risk assessment.
• Evidence gathering, interviewing and writing incident reports.
• Designing and delivering safety training programs.