Konkola Mineral Resources Limited (KMRL) a subsidiary of Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) is one of the largest copper producers in Zambia. It operates underground and open pit mines located at Nchanga and Konkola. KMRL’s growth trajectory presents exciting opportunities to leverage minerals and human resources to enhance stakeholder value and become Zambia’s pride.
To support the vision KMRL would like to recruit a qualified and experienced individual for the below position in the Security Department:
Head Security-Reporting to the Chief Executive Office
Job Purpose:
Direct and manage the overall security function (strategic, tactical and operational) and resources at the operations in order to secure Company assets and the workforce, ensuring a safe and secure working environment.
Main Roles & Responsibilities will include:
- Head the security and intelligence of Konkola Copper Mines plc group operations
- Formulation and implementation of security, risk and loss control policies, systems, procedures and strategies for the Company
- Create a strong and reliable intelligence and information network
- Oversee the detection and investigation of cases and incidents involving loss to the Company
- Risk assessment, identification and developing risk profile matrices
- Maintain relationships with law enforcement and other related Government agencies to ensure maximum security in the areas of operations
- Ensure that all the Company facilities on the mine and the facility occupants are adequately protected against harm and loss twenty-four hours a day 365 days a year
- Advising management on modern security trend analysis
- Effective and proactive stakeholder management
- Any other duties aimed at loss/cost reduction to the company
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
- Grade 12 School Certificate
- Degree in Security or any Social Science
- Minimum of ten (10) years practical experience at senior level in security, law enforcement or military
- Highly developed acumen for providing high level policy and strategic advice on security matters
- Competent in incident/accident investigations
- High level understanding of all relevant legislation affecting investigations, security provision and safety of persons and assets in the mining industry in Zambia
- Experience in managing costs and budgeting
- Experience managing security operations in a large-scale mining environment will be an advantage
Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their applications and certified copies of certificates to the Resourcing Manager, Konkola Mineral Resources Limited, Stand No. 1408/M Fern Avenue, Chingola or email to KCMCareers@kcm.co.zm on or before 6 January 2023. The email applications should clearly state the position applied for in the subject line.
