Human Resource Superintendent – (Mining / Expat / Process Engineering) DRC, Central Africa

Reference No. LB2539

Job Description:

Our client, a globally recognized leader in mining is for a Human Resources Superintendent to  oversee the optimization of general HR operations and the people management value chain within their operations. This role involves recruiting a skilled workforce, managing the labour budget, handling leave, promotions, demotions, and terminations, and leading a team of Senior HR Officers, HR Officers, and Clerks to support the operational and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage HR Operations: Lead the Smelter HR team to align with operations and company culture, ensuring compliance with legislation, HR policies, and governance requirements.
• Recruitment and Workforce Planning: Develop and implement a recruitment strategy and Smelter Labour Plan, overseeing job advertising, selection, onboarding, and induction processes in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Labour Budget Management: Monitor and implement the phase-specific labour budget, making remuneration decisions within budget constraints and providing regular reports.
• Leave and Time Management: Oversee accurate tracking and processing of annual and planning leave, support migration to digital systems, and ensure efficient Time and Attendance (T&A) system operations.
• Employee Transitions: Manage transfers, promotions, demotions, and terminations in line with company policies, ensuring fairness and compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including third-party providers, to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and develop direct reports, setting clear goals, conducting performance reviews, and supporting skills development to build a competent HR team.
• Transformation and HSEQ Compliance: Support the company’s transformation agenda and adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) plans, ensuring a zero-harm workplace and compliance with reporting standards.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Education: Degree in Human Resources or 5-year Degree in Labour Science; Diploma in Management with Human Resource or Law Degree preferred.
• Experience: 8-10 years at a senior level managing resourcing and recruitment, preferably in a mining environment with Smelter experience.
• Knowledge: Advanced understanding of DRC legislation, Labour Law, Industrial Law, Mining Code, local government expectations, and skills profiles.
• Technical Skills: Intermediate proficiency in MS Office, policy development, project management, and technical knowledge of mining operations.
• Languages: Proficiency in English; knowledge of Mandarin, French, or Swahili is advantageous.
• Personal Competencies: Strong problem-solving, interpersonal maturity, communication, negotiation, cultural sensitivity, time management, and relationship-building skills.
• Resources: Requires a laptop, office, printer, and own vehicle.
• Working Conditions: Office-based with occasional site visits above and below ground to resolve HR matters.

Benefits and remuneration:

• Competitive USD Package.

• Opportunities for career growth in an innovative, global organization.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lucia Baeza at lbaeza@camining.com

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Lucia Baeza

Executive  Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.