Careers
Career Opportunities
Where potential meets opportunity. At KICO, we don’t just offer jobs. We build futures by investing in our people, unlocking talent, and creating a workplace where everyone
can grow, contribute, and be valued.
From skills development to meaningful career pathways, we are committed to empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and fostering a safe, inclusive environment where performance and purpose go hand in hand.
Start your journey with KICO today.
Recruitment process after submission of application:
- Once the job advert has expired (14 working days), applications are sorted within 72 hours, to make a final selection of candidates matching the required profile;
- A shortlist is sent to the HOD, followed by the CVs, to confirm the interview date ;
- All these stages take an average of one week before candidates are contacted by HR Admin for written tests and interviews.
Supplier Registration
Prosperity doesn’t begin at the mine gate; it begins with who we grow with.
At KICO, procurement is more than a process; it’s a commitment to building a resilient, transparent, and inclusive supply chain that unlocks long-term value for both our business and the communities around us.
As a legacy mine rooted in the Kipushi community, we prioritise local supplier development through a tiered approach, from nearby enterprises to the wider DRC, while strengthening systems, improving access to timely information, and creating clear pathways for participation. We believe the skills, capacity, and potential already exist within the DRC.
Our role is to connect and enable them. If you’re ready to be part of this journey, register on our Supplier Portal today.
People Development
Kipushi Training Centre
The Kipushi Training Centre is a specialized workforce development facility established by Ivanhoe Mines to support the restart and operation of the high-grade Kipushi Zinc- Copper Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It is designed to upskill local
employees and ensure a qualified, future-ready workforce for the mine’s operations.
The center provides technical and soft skills training, including operator training, Microsoft proficiency, and industrial skills.
As of mid-2025, 120 employees completed certified training programs during the second quarter alone. Training programs impacted over 2 000 employees for 2025
The facility utilizes a Learning Management System (LMS) to track training data and enhance management efficiency. It also includes “Train the Trainer” programs, which allow staff to sharpen teaching and leadership skills.
The training center is part of a broader commitment to local employment, with over 95% of the 1,480+ staff at the Kipushi project being Congolese.
The center emphasizes safety and technical excellence, preparing workers to operate high-tech mining equipment such as the Simba production drill rig and working in the 1,290-metre-level underground station.
Upskilling Success Stories
Concentrator Team - 100% Congolese
A defining achievement for KICO is that the concentrator is operated by a 100% Congolese team. Around 80% of the plant workforce was redeployed from underground roles and completed a two-month training programme at the Kamoa-Kakula operation prior to plant commissioning. This approach has built a deep base of local technical expertise, strengthened long-term career pathways for Congolese employees and demonstrated the ability of a national workforce to operate a world-class processing facility. KICO continues to invest in technical training, supervisory development and knowledge transfer to sustain operating performance and support future expansions.
More stories to follow....