Konkola Deep – Commercial Controller

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KONKOLA DEEP – COMMERCIAL CONTROLLER

GRADE: M4
LOCATION: CHILILABOMBWE, ZAMBIA

Vedanta, a future focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc – Lead – Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper & Nickel, Cobalt, Ferro-Chrome, and Manganese, with a fast growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fiber and display glass manufacturing. With our world-class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India’s GDP.

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) Plc a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, with an investment pledge of over $1 billion by Vedanta, KCM envisages to unlock key operations and increase production to 300,000 tonnes of copper per year by 2030.

To support this vision KCM is recruiting

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and implementation of commercial strategies to optimize project costs, revenue, and overall financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Negotiate and manage contracts to address underground mining requirements as well as selecting partners aligned with KCM budgets and objectives.

• Oversee commercial risks like supply chain disruptions and mining compliance (permits, safety).

• Oversee procurement processes, subcontractor management, and evaluation of business partner performance to ensure prompt delivery of materials and services.

• Lead and mentor a commercial team, tracking performance and ensuring alignment with project goals and company policies.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Mining Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in commercial management, with at least 5 years in the mining industry, preferably in underground mining projects.

• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, financial oversight, and risk management for major underground projects.

• Extensive experience in claims management and dispute resolution.

• Experience in SAP.

• Professional certification (e.g., ZIPS, CIPS).

Diversity leaders are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates to send through applications via email to KCMCareers@kcm.co.zm on or before 20th October 2025.