We are seeking 1–2 highly experienced Capital Project Managers in Kolwezi, DRC with strong mine-site and process plant experience to lead capital projects from concept through execution and commissioning
This role sits at a senior level and requires full ownership of project outcomes, including technical, commercial, and governance responsibilities.
The Capital Project Manager will take full accountability for the delivery of sustaining and expansionary capital projects across a mining operation. Projects are primarily process plant–related, spanning electrical, civil, and SMPP disciplines, with capital values ranging from USD 0.5M to USD 35M
Advance capital projects from concept development to commissioning and handover
Develop and manage:
Scope of Work (SOWs)
Bills of Quantities (BOQs)
Project execution strategies
Manage commercial aspects including contractor engagement, cost control, and variation management
Prepare investment memos and business cases for executive-level approval
Present project proposals and progress updates to the Executive Leadership Team
Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards
Coordinate across multiple disciplines (Electrical, Civil, SMPP) and stakeholders
Maintain strong governance, reporting, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle
Proven experience as a Capital Project Manager within a mining and/or mineral processing environment
Demonstrated ability to deliver process plant projects from concept to commissioning
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including business case development
Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering and construction scopes
Confident communicator with the ability to engage and present to senior executives
Strong ownership mindset and accountability for outcomes
Roster Options:
6 weeks on / 3 weeks off, or
4 weeks on / 2 weeks offEngagement Duration: Approx. 12 months
Project Type: Sustaining and expansionary capital projects
Conducting business in the DRC, can be quite complex and adverse, but finding the right company to partner with, will ensure that you are always in full compliance.
Kilele relieves our client's administrative burdens so they can focus on growth.
We are a world class recruitment agency offering labour hire, payroll, insurance and training with reputable partners.
Founded in 2016, and quickly became known as a quality service provider of local and expatriate employees partnering with local contractors and foreign companies to ensure the quality and efficiency of the projects are not delayed due to non-compliance of the DRC employments laws.
