Superintendent - Forward Operating Base

2222

Posting date

Oct 5, 2026

Closing date

November 4th, 2026

Country/Region

CD

City

Kolwezi

Asset Protection Operations

Job Type

Permanent

Travel

0 - 10%

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 Manager Asset protection operations , the incumbent is responsible for establishing, managing and coordinating KCC's Forward Operating Base network across designated operational sectors. The FOBs will serve as strategically positioned security and response hubs, providing a rapid, coordinated and controlled response capability to security incidents, operational disruptions, emergencies, community-related incidents, intrusions, theft, traffic incidents and other threats affecting KCC personnel, assets and operations. The incumbent will oversee the deployment and readiness of KCC security personnel and coordinate, where applicable, with Police and other authorized security stakeholders operating within the designated sector.

The role will ensure that each FOB maintains a high level of operational readiness, communication, discipline, security coverage and response capability, while ensuring that all activities are conducted in accordance with KCC policies, applicable laws, human rights principles and relevant Group standards.

He/She will have, among other things, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):

• Forward Operating Base Management:

Lead the establishment, organization and day-to-day operation of Forward Operating Bases within assigned sectors, ensuring alignment with KCC Asset Protection priorities and operational requirements.

Maintain a detailed understanding of sector security risks, critical assets, access routes, operational priorities and response requirements to support effective FOB positioning and deployment.

Participate in relevant operational and security coordination forums and provide timely input on security risks, resource requirements, incident trends and response readiness.

Maintain a visible operational presence across assigned sectors through regular FOB inspections, field engagement and verification of personnel, equipment, communications and response readiness.

Coordinate with operational leaders and relevant stakeholders to ensure security measures are risk-based, operationally practical, consistent with KCC standards and compliant with applicable legislation.

• Rapid Response and Incident Management

• Lead and coordinate the rapid response to security incidents occurring within the assigned sector.
• Ensure FOB response teams are appropriately positioned and ready to intervene when required.
• Respond to and coordinate the management of incidents including, but not limited to:
• Intrusions and unauthorized access;
• Theft and attempted theft;
• Security breaches;
• Threats against personnel or company assets;
• Community-related disturbances;
• Road traffic/security incidents;
• Emergencies and major incidents;
• Illegal activities affecting KCC operations;
• Protection of critical infrastructure and assets.
• Ensure incidents are assessed, escalated and managed in accordance with KCC emergency and security procedures.
• Establish appropriate incident command arrangements during major security events.
• Coordinate the mobilisation of additional security resources when the incident exceeds the capability of the local FOB.
• Ensure timely communication and escalation to Security Management and relevant stakeholders.

• Security Personnel Management

• Supervise and coordinate KCC security personnel deployed within the FOB and assigned sector.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and appropriate deployment of personnel according to operational risk.
• Develop and monitor duty rosters, patrol plans and response coverage.
• Conduct regular briefings and debriefings with security personnel.
• Ensure personnel understand their roles, responsibilities, escalation procedures and rules of engagement.
• Monitor discipline, attendance, performance and compliance with security procedures.
• Identify training and competency gaps and recommend appropriate development actions.
• Promote a professional, disciplined and service-oriented security culture.
• Ensure personnel remain operationally ready throughout their assigned shifts.

• Coordination with Police and External Security Stakeholders

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Police and other competent authorities operating within the designated sector.
• Coordinate security responses with Police when legally required or operationally appropriate.
• Ensure that the involvement of external authorities is managed in accordance with KCC procedures and applicable legislation.
• Maintain clear communication channels and escalation protocols with relevant authorities.
• Support the appropriate handover of suspects, evidence or incidents to competent authorities where required.
• Ensure that all interactions with external security forces respect KCC policies, applicable law and human rights requirements.

• Patrol and Area Security

• Plan, coordinate and supervise security patrols within the designated operational sector.
• Ensure patrols are risk-based and focused on identified security vulnerabilities and critical assets.
• Monitor access points, critical infrastructure, camps, operational areas and other high-risk locations.
• Analyse patrol findings and security observa