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.