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Southern Africa
Posted 2 days ago
Reference No. AR035
Executive Assistant (Mining / Minerals / Admin / Human Resources) – South Africa, Johannesburg
Reference Number: AR035
Job Description:
Our client is seeking an experienced Executive Administrator to provide high-level executive support to the Chief Financial Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing executive priorities, coordinating meetings and governance activities, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and ensuring the efficient operation of the Executive Office.
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive executive and administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer, ensuring the efficient management of daily operations and priorities.
- Manage complex executive calendars, appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements, including local and international travel.
- Coordinate Executive Committee and leadership meetings, including agenda preparation, meeting packs, minutes, and action tracking.
- Draft, review, and manage executive correspondence, reports, presentations, and confidential documentation.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the Executive Office and internal and external stakeholders.
- Monitor, track, and follow up on key business initiatives, projects, and action items to ensure timely completion.
- Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and document control processes while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with company standards.
- Process executive expenses, purchase orders, and other administrative and financial requirements while supporting the overall effectiveness of the Executive Office.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Office Management, Secretarial Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum 8-10 years' experience in an Executive Secretary, Executive Assistant, or senior administrative support role.
- Proven experience supporting C-suite executives, senior leadership teams, or Executive Committee members.
- Experience within the mining, minerals processing, engineering or industrial environment would be advantageous.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong report writing, minute taking, and presentation preparation capabilities.
- Exceptional organisational, stakeholder management, time management, and multitasking skills, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Permanent contract
- Based in Johannesburg, Bryanston
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to arussell@camining.com.
Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.
Angelique Russell
Senior Executive Talent Consultant – arussell@camining.com
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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| Job Category | Mining |
Southern Africa
Posted 3 days ago
Reference No. 611-0511LH
Reference Number: 611-0511LH
Job Description:
Our client, an established mining group with operating mines and an expanding portfolio of projects across Africa, is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and coordinate recruitment activities across its African operations.
Based in Gauteng, this role will drive the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple countries, ensuring the business attracts and secures high-caliber talent for operational, technical, engineering, management and corporate positions. The successful candidate will bring a strong understanding of the African mining labour market and proven experience managing recruitment across multiple African jurisdictions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end talent acquisition across the group's African operations and projects.
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies aligned with operational and project requirements.
- Partner with senior management, HR teams and operational leaders to identify workforce needs and recruitment priorities.
- Manage recruitment for technical, engineering, mining, processing, management and corporate roles.
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across key African mining markets.
- Develop effective sourcing strategies and candidate networks across the continent.
- Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external service providers.
- Oversee recruitment processes, selection, interviews, offers and onboarding.
- Monitor recruitment performance, budgets, timelines and key hiring metrics.
- Ensure recruitment practices comply with local labour legislation and employment requirements across relevant jurisdictions.
- Drive consistent recruitment standards, processes and reporting across the group.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years' talent acquisition or recruitment experience within the mining or sector across Africa.
- Proven experience managing recruitment across multiple African countries.
- Strong understanding of the African mining and mineral resources labour market.
- Experience recruiting across operational, technical, engineering and senior management disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to manage specialised recruitment requirements across geographically dispersed operations.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and operational management.
- Experience developing recruitment strategies, talent pipelines and workforce plans.
- Knowledge of international recruitment practices, cross-border hiring and local employment requirements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
- Willingness to travel within Africa as operational requirements dictate.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Permanent contract.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Leanne Laas at llaas@camining.com
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Leanne Laas
Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management
CA Mining
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| Job Category | Mining |
Reference No. JH06
General Manager (Factory) – Amanzimtoti, South Africa
Reference Number: JH06
About the Client and Purpose of Role:
The Client is a well-established, export-focused mineral processing business based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The operation specializes in the beneficiation and processing of chrome and manganese products for international markets, supplying customers across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The business operates a modern processing facility with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
As part of its continued growth and commitment to operational excellence, the Client is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead all aspects of production, procurement, logistics, and factory operations while driving efficiency, safety, and commercial performance across the business.
Responsibilities:
- Factory Production
- Drying chrome and manganese
- Bagging and stacking of containers for chrome and manganese
- Milling chrome and manganese into oxide products
- Mixing ladle sand
- Scheduling and executing shipments
- Procurement
- Buying raw materials
- Buying consumables
- Factory Administration
- Factory HR
- Health and safety
- Production scheduling
- Shipment planning
- Stock management
- Potential Commercial Responsibilities:
- Subject to business requirements, the scope of the role may be expanded to include selected commercial and business development activities, including:
- Management of external sales agents and sales channels.
- Support for local product and service sales within South Africa.
- Identification and development of new market opportunities across Africa.
- Contribution to customer relationship management and commercial growth initiatives.
- Subject to business requirements, the scope of the role may be expanded to include selected commercial and business development activities, including:
Requirements:
- Experience in chrome processing
- At least 10 years of relevant senior-level production management
- Advantageous:
- Commercial ability to take on plant sales: managing external agents, South African service sales and developing African product sales
Contractual Information:
- Permanent
- Willing and able to relocate to Johannesburg, South Africa for the opportunity.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Jayde Harty at jharty@caglobalint.com.
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| Job Category | Commodities |
Reference No. BL-JP-V-001
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Financial Controller – Estate Head Office – Malawi, Southern Africa
Reference Number: BL-JP-V-001
About the Company:
Our client is a long-established, financially secure rubber plantation and processing business in Malawi, Southern Africa. Its operations combine crop cultivation and processing with timber production — factories and a mill serving local and export markets — and the business is developing further products from its timber resources. It employs a substantial workforce and is a stable business in which financial discipline underpins estate and factory management, investment and long-term sustainability.
About the Job:
The Financial Controller is based on the client’s rural estate and will lead the accounting department, taking ownership of reliable financial reporting, legal, tax and fiscal compliance, internal controls and the relationship with the external auditors. The role reports to the General Manager and is the single point of accountability for the integrity of the company’s financial records.
The role requires strong technical accounting across an integrated agricultural and manufacturing business — plantation, crop processing, timber milling and allied activities — including production costing, stock valuation, fixed assets and capital expenditure monitoring. Experience of foreign exchange and tax compliance in an African operating environment is essential, as is the ability to build a working understanding of estate and factory operations so that accurate information flows into the accounts.
The Financial Controller will lead, motivate and develop a team of [15] accounting staff, allocating responsibilities, setting deadlines and reviewing the quality of work, while giving management clear and timely financial information for decision-making. The position calls for a firm but fair management style, maturity, integrity and sound judgement, and the confidence to enforce standards while working constructively with the General Manager, operations management and estate teams.
This is an estate-based residential appointment on a [36]-month fixed-term contract, with relocation with family supported.
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
- Financial Reporting: Manage the month-end and year-end close, reconciliations and supporting records. Deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts and annual financial statements, with clear explanations of performance and significant variances.
- Internal Controls: Maintain effective controls over receipts, payments, purchasing, payroll, inventory and fixed assets. Establish clear approval procedures and segregation of duties, verify supporting documentation and address control weaknesses promptly.
- Compliance & Taxation: Ensure financial, foreign exchange and tax obligations are properly recorded and met on time. Coordinate tax returns, statutory submissions and dealings with the authorities.
- External Audit: Lead audit preparation, maintain supporting schedules, liaise with the external auditors and implement agreed corrective actions within agreed timelines.
- Budgets & Cash Flow: Coordinate annual budgets and forecasts, monitor cash flow and working capital, and provide practical financial analysis to support management decisions.
- Costing & Capex: Support production costing, stock valuation and capital expenditure monitoring across the plantation, factories and timber mill.
- People Leadership: Lead and motivate an accounting team of [15]. Train and develop staff, document accounting procedures, and maintain accountability for standards and deadlines.
- Systems & Operational Insight: Maintain reliable accounting records and make effective use of financial systems. Engage regularly with estate and factory teams to improve the accuracy and timeliness of operational data feeding the accounts.
Reporting & Organisation:
- Reports to: General Manager
- Direct reports (indicative): Accounting department of [15] staff
- Key interfaces: Operations management, estate and factory management, external auditors, tax and statutory authorities, banks
- First-year priorities: Accurate and timely monthly management accounts; full compliance with financial, tax and statutory requirements; a motivated accounting team consistently meeting standards and deadlines
Qualifications & Experience:
- A formal, recognised accounting qualification such as CA, ACCA, CIMA, CMA or equivalent; CA is not required.
- At least [10] years as a Financial Controller, including running an accounting department.
- At least [6] years’ working experience in Africa and currently based in Africa.
- High competence in statutory compliance, internal controls, taxation, audit preparation and auditor liaison.
- Agribusiness or plantation experience is an advantage; experience in a closely related environment such as manufacturing, processing, forestry or estates is highly relevant.
- Fluent spoken and written English, the working language of the business.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Technical: financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, taxation, foreign exchange compliance, audit preparation.
- Financial control: internal controls, segregation of duties, approval frameworks, inventory and fixed-asset control.
- Commercial: budgeting and forecasting, cashflow and working-capital management, production costing, capex monitoring.
- Leadership: supervision, delegation, staff development and performance management; firm but fair.
- Personal: professional, composed, mature, high integrity and sound judgement; comfortable with estate-based living.
Candidate Profile:
- A hands-on Financial Controller who combines technical depth with the managerial ability to organise and develop a team.
- Professional and composed, with a good balance of people skills and leadership rather than a harsh management style.
- Confident to identify problems, enforce standards and see matters through to resolution while preserving financial independence.
- Comfortable with non-city, plantation-style living and committed to a sustained, estate-based appointment; relocation with family support.
Indicative Organisation Structure:
General Manager → Financial Controller → Accounting Department ([15] staff).
The Financial Controller works alongside operations management and the estate, factory and timber mill managers, who report into the General Manager.
If you wish to apply, please send your CV to Justin Peach at jpeach@caglobalint.com.
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
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| Job Category | Finance |
Middle East
Posted 3 days ago
Reference No. DGS-0033
Reference Number: DGS-0033
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Business Process Coordinator to join its logistics division based in Dubai, UAE.
The successful candidate will be responsible for standardising, optimising and implementing operational processes across multiple African logistics operations. The role requires regular travel across Africa to support operational excellence initiatives and process improvement programmes.
Responsibilities:
- Review, map and improve logistics business processes.
- Standardise operational procedures across country operations.
- Conduct operational audits and site assessments.
- Facilitate training and change management initiatives.
- Develop operational reporting and performance dashboards.
- Support implementation of logistics best practices.
- Coordinate with country managers and operational leaders.
- Identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
- Monitor project implementation and performance outcomes.
- Support operational excellence programmes.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Process Management or related discipline.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
- PMP, Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification advantageous.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in logistics, supply chain or operational excellence environments.
- Demonstrated process mapping and business improvement experience.
- Experience implementing SOPs, KPIs and operational governance frameworks.
- Strong analytical, reporting and data interpretation skills.
- Experience managing stakeholders across multiple business units.
- Advanced Excel, Power BI and reporting systems experience.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Africa (approximately 40%).
- Strong presentation, training and change management skills.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to dscholtemeyer@camining.com
Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.
Daniel Scholtemeyer
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Western Africa
Posted 3 days ago
Reference No. DGS-0032
Reference Number: DGS-0032
Job Description:
Our client, a leading African logistics and shipping organisation, is seeking an Assistant Logistics Manager to support its country operations within West Africa. Working closely with the Logistics Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in the coordination and optimisation of freight forwarding, shipping, customs clearance, and supply chain activities. The role offers an excellent opportunity for a developing logistics leader to gain exposure to multi-functional logistics operations while contributing to operational efficiency, customer service excellence, and business growth.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate daily freight forwarding and customs activities.
- Support shipment movements and port operations.
- Supervise logistics personnel and contractors.
- Provide customer support and shipment updates.
- Prepare operational reports and performance tracking documents.
- Manage shipping documentation and customs requirements.
- Support cost management and process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and regulations.
- Liaise with logistics providers and operational stakeholders.
- Maintain service delivery standards.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum 3–7 years' experience in logistics, freight forwarding, customs clearing or shipping operations.
- Supervisory or team leadership experience is preferred.
- Strong understanding of customs clearing processes and shipping documentation.
- Knowledge of freight forwarding and supply chain operations.
- Strong reporting and administrative capabilities.
- Experience working within Africa is advantageous.
- Professional proficiency in French would be advantageous.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to dscholtemeyer@camining.com
Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.
Daniel Scholtemeyer
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions
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Reference No. MR0026
Accountant (Shipping & Logistics) | Antananarivo, Madagascar
Reference Number: MR0026
Job Description:
Our client, a leading international shipping and logistics group operating across Africa, is seeking a hands-on Accountant for its operations in Antananarivo, Madagascar. This role reports to the Finance Manager / Regional Financial Controller.
Responsibilities:
- Process day-to-day accounting entries and balance sheet management.
- Prepare bank and ledger reconciliations and support the monthly accounting close.
- Ensure accurate local tax filings, statutory compliance, and payroll accounting.
- Prepare routine financial reporting for local management and Group finance teams.
- Assist internal/external auditors during annual audit reviews
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Proven hands-on accounting experience (minimum 3–5 years).
- Professional fluency in French is a strong advantage (English required).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent accounting qualification.
- Proficiency with local taxation, PCG (Plan Comptable Général), and mainstream accounting software/ERPs.
- Background in shipping, logistics, freight, mining, or audit (big 4 / mid-tier) preferred.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Competitive salary.
- Permanent, in-country role with annual leave and benefits.
Shortlisted candidates will complete an accounting test and a Saville assessment.
Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.
Mbali-Entle Radebe
Executive Recruiter
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Reference No. MR0025
Collections Specialist (Shipping & Logistics) | Dubai, UAE (DMCC)
Reference Number: MR0025
Job Description:
Our client, a leading international shipping and logistics group operating across Africa, is seeking a Collections Specialist for its office in DMCC, Dubai. This role reports directly to the Credit Controller / Finance Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Follow up overdue invoices and collect customer payments in a timely manner.
- Manage the aging debtors list and ensure customer accounts are strictly kept up to date.
- Resolve client billing queries, rate discrepancies, and invoice disputes in collaboration with operations.
- Prepare weekly and monthly collections and cash allocation reporting for management.
- Maintain professional relationships with key corporate clients while ensuring compliance with credit terms.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Proven experience in collections, credit control, or accounts receivable (minimum 3+ years).
- Confident communicator, firm but professional customer service orientation.
- Degree or diploma in Finance, Business Administration, or relevant field.
- Strong working knowledge of ERP accounting systems and intermediate/advanced Excel.
- Industry experience in shipping, logistics, port operations, or trading is a distinct advantage.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Competitive salary.
- Permanent, Dubai-based role with annual leave, medical coverage, and end-of-service benefits
Shortlisted candidates will complete an accounting test and a Saville assessment.
Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.
Mbali-Entle Radebe
Executive Recruiter
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Reference No. MR0024
Bookkeeper (Shipping & Logistics) | Dubai, UAE (DMCC)
Reference Number: MR0025
Job Description:
Our client, a leading international shipping and logistics group operating across Africa, is seeking an accurate and hands-on Bookkeeper for its office in DMCC, Dubai. This role reports directly to the Finance Manager
Responsibilities:
- Process daily accounting entries, payables, and receivables.
- Prepare bank, vendor, and general ledger account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end financial close and schedules.
- Maintain clean financial records and organized digital filing systems.
- Manage vendor invoice approvals, payment batches, and petty cash transactions.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Proven bookkeeping or accounts experience (minimum 3–5 years preferred).
- Accurate, organized, and hands-on operational mindset.
- Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Proficiency in accounting ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
- Prior industry experience in shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, or commodity trading is a strong advantage.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Competitive salary.
- Permanent, Dubai-based role with annual leave, medical insurance, and end-of-service benefits.
Shortlisted candidates will complete an accounting test and a Saville assessment.
Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.
Mbali-Entle Radebe
Executive Recruiter
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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| Job Category | Other |
Reference No. DSS12 – OL
Reference Number: DSS12 – OL
Job Description:
Our client, a leading international shipping and logistics group operating across Africa, is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager for its operations in West Africa. You will own the local books, month-end, tax and reporting. This position will report to Group Financial Manager
Responsibilities:
- Own the local accounting, month-end and year-end close.
- Prepare Group reporting under IFRS.
- Lead and manage the overall financial performance of the business unit, including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, cash flow, and profitability.
- Oversee end-to-end finance operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, bank and intercompany reconciliations, fixed assets, statutory reporting, and working capital management.
- Ensure compliance with local legislation, tax regulations (VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax), internal controls, group accounting policies, and coordinate internal and external audits.
- Deliver accurate financial reporting, variance analysis, financial modelling, business cases, and strategic insights to support executive decision-making.
- Partner with operations, sales, and leadership teams by providing financial analysis, supporting pricing, tenders, contracts, investments, and commercial initiatives to improve profitability.
- Drive process improvement, financial governance, automation, ERP optimization, digital transformation, data quality, dashboards, and system integration projects.
- Build, lead, and develop the finance team by setting performance objectives, conducting reviews, supporting succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Fluent English and strong IFRS.
- Experience in Sierra Leonne or wider West Africa (strong advantage).
- Hands-on approach: Personally responsible for executing the accounting functions, rather than solely overseeing or reviewing the work.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline, with professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, or CIMA) considered advantageous.
- Extensive experience in finance, accounting, or financial controlling, preferably within logistics, freight forwarding, or related industries.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, working capital management, and cash flow optimization.
- Sound knowledge of IFRS and OHADA accounting standards, with experience operating in Africa and/or multicultural, fast-paced environments being an added advantage.
- Strong financial, analytical, governance, compliance, and risk management capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Competitive net salary in USD.
- Permanent, in-country role with annual leave and benefits.
Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.
Duncan Spitzer
Recruitment Consultant
Mining Division
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Western Africa
Posted 5 days ago
Reference No. DSS11 - OT
Reference: DSS11 - OT
Job Description:
Our client, a leading international shipping and logistics group operating across Africa, is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager for its operations in West Africa. You will own the local books, month-end, tax and reporting. The role reports to Group Financial Manager
Responsibilities:
- Own the local accounting, month-end and year-end close.
- Prepare Group reporting under IFRS and statutory accounts under SYSCOHADA/OHADA
- Ensure compliance with local laws, tax regulations, internal controls, and group accounting policies.
- Coordinate audits (internal and external) and manage relationships with auditors and advisors.
- Ensure accurate and compliant tax filings, including VAT, corporate tax, and withholding taxes.
- Maintain strong internal controls and risk management practices.
- Drive continuous improvement and standardization of financial processes.
- Own and manage the country/business unit financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close.
- Act as a finance business partner to operations, sales, and management teams.
- Support pricing, tenders, contracts, and commercial negotiations with financial analysis and recommendations.
- Evaluate new business opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives.
- Provide financial guidance to improve profitability, efficiency, and scalability.
- Collaborate closely with regional and group finance teams to align reporting and strategy.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Fluent French (essential).
- Sound knowledge of IFRS and OHADA accounting standards, with experience operating in Africa and/or multicultural environment.
- Hands-on approach: Personally responsible for executing the accounting functions, rather than solely overseeing or reviewing the work.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline, with professional qualifications (CPA, ACCA, or CIMA) considered advantageous.
- Extensive experience in finance, accounting, or financial controlling, preferably within logistics, freight forwarding, or related industries.
Benefits and Contractual information
- Competitive net salary in USD.
- Permanent, in-country role with annual leave and benefits.
Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.
Duncan Spitzer
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Western Africa
Posted 5 days ago
Reference No. DGS-0031
Reference Number: DGS-0031
Job Description:
Our client, a leading international shipping and logistics group with significant exposure to the mining sector across Africa, is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead its operations in Guinea. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for managing all logistics, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and project cargo activities, supporting key mining, industrial, and commercial clients throughout the country.
The role requires a commercially focused leader with strong experience in complex logistics environments, capable of managing stakeholder relationships, driving business development initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence across the organisation.
Responsibilities:
- Lead freight forwarding, customs clearance and shipping agency operations.
- Support mining and industrial clients through effective supply chain solutions.
- Manage key customer accounts and commercial growth initiatives.
- Coordinate imports, exports and project cargo shipments.
- Build relationships within the mining and logistics sectors.
- Lead operational teams to achieve business objectives.
- Manage budgets and operational profitability.
- Ensure compliance with customs, shipping and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor operational efficiency and service levels.
- Drive safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Transport Management or related field.
- Professional logistics certifications will be advantageous.
- Minimum 5–10 years' experience in freight forwarding, customs, shipping agency, logistics or port operations.
- Minimum 3 years' management experience.
- Mining logistics or project cargo experience is highly advantageous.
- Previous experience within Africa, preferably West Africa.
- Strong commercial and customer relationship management skills.
- Knowledge of project cargo, industrial logistics and port operations.
- Professional proficiency in French is essential.
- Strong financial, leadership and stakeholder management capability.
- Advanced logistics systems and reporting experience.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to dscholtemeyer@camining.com
Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.
Daniel Scholtemeyer
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Western Africa
Posted 5 days ago
Reference No. DGS-0030
Reference Number: DGS-0030
Job Description:
Our client, a leading international shipping and logistics group operating throughout Africa, is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee its Sierra Leone operations. The successful candidate will provide leadership across all freight forwarding, customs clearance, shipping, and logistics functions, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and commercially successful operations.
Reporting to regional management, the role requires a strong operational leader with proven experience managing logistics businesses, developing client relationships, and driving sustainable growth within emerging African markets.
Responsibilities:
- Manage freight forwarding, customs clearance and shipping operations.
- Lead and develop local logistics teams.
- Build relationships with port authorities, customs officials, shipping lines and customers.
- Coordinate import and export movements.
- Support customer retention and business growth initiatives.
- Manage budgets, costs and operational performance.
- Ensure compliance with local and international trade requirements.
- Lead operational planning and process improvement initiatives.
- Monitor KPIs and reporting requirements.
- Promote safety and operational best practices.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Transport Management or related discipline.
- Professional logistics qualifications will be advantageous.
- Minimum 5–10 years' experience in freight forwarding, customs clearing, shipping or logistics operations.
- Minimum 3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Previous experience within Sierra Leone or broader West Africa is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of customs regulations and international freight forwarding.
- Demonstrated commercial and customer-facing experience.
- Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Financial management and budgeting experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Office and logistics systems experience.
- Strong communication and decision-making abilities.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to dscholtemeyer@camining.com
Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.
Daniel Scholtemeyer
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining
CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Western Africa
Posted 5 days ago
Reference No. DGS-0029
Reference Number: DGS-0029
Job Description:
Our client, a leading international shipping and logistics group operating across Africa, is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to join their operations in Dakar, Senegal.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing the country logistics operation, overseeing freight forwarding, customs clearance, shipping agency activities, and customer relationships while ensuring operational excellence, commercial growth, and compliance across all logistics functions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day freight forwarding, customs clearance, shipping agency and logistics operations.
- Manage customer relationships and support business development initiatives.
- Ensure efficient coordination of imports, exports, transit shipments and port operations.
- Develop relationships with customs authorities, port stakeholders, shipping lines and clients.
- Manage operational budgets and logistics costs while driving profitability.
- Lead, mentor and develop local operational teams.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, local regulations and industry standards.
- Monitor service delivery performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Prepare operational and management reports.
- Drive health, safety, quality and environmental standards across operations.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Business Administration, International Trade or a related field.
- FIATA, CILT, APICS or other professional logistics qualifications will be advantageous.
- Minimum 5–10 years' experience in freight forwarding, shipping, customs clearing, logistics or supply chain operations.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a management role.
- Proven experience managing logistics operations within West Africa.
- Strong commercial and customer relationship management capabilities.
- Sound understanding of customs regulations, freight forwarding processes and port operations.
- Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
- Professional working proficiency in French is essential.
- Advanced Microsoft Office and logistics systems experience.
- Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to dscholtemeyer@camining.com
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Daniel Scholtemeyer
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining
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Western Africa
Posted 5 days ago
Reference No. 101-0311KV
Reference Number: 101-0311KV
Job Description:
Our client, a leading international shipping and logistics group with operations across Africa, is seeking an experienced Portuguese-speaking Agency Manager to oversee its shipping agency operations in Guinea-Bissau. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall operational, commercial and financial performance of the agency, ensuring efficient service delivery, business growth and compliance with shipping line principal requirements. Reporting to regional management, the role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships within the West African maritime and logistics sector.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee all shipping agency operations, including vessel calls, port operations, bookings, documentation, container equipment management and customer service.
- Act as the primary point of contact for shipping line principals, ensuring compliance with operational standards, service-level agreements, KPIs and reporting requirements.
- Drive commercial performance through business development, customer acquisition, sales initiatives and growth in shipping volumes.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, freight forwarders, port authorities, customs officials, logistics providers and other industry stakeholders.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities and customer requirements to identify new business opportunities within Guinea-Bissau and the wider West African region.
- Lead, mentor and manage the agency team, ensuring effective coordination between commercial, operational, customer service and administrative functions.
- Oversee agency budgets, operating costs, invoicing, disbursement accounts, payment tracking and financial reporting.
- Monitor vessel turnaround times, port call performance, equipment availability and service delivery to ensure operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with local maritime regulations, customs procedures, shipping line requirements and internal company policies.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures, process improvements and system enhancements to improve operational efficiency.
- Prepare regular operational, commercial and financial performance reports for regional management.
- Represent the agency in meetings with shipping line principals, customers, regulatory authorities and industry partners.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Maritime Studies, Business Administration or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years' experience within shipping, liner agency operations or freight forwarding, with demonstrated management responsibilities.
- Proven experience managing shipping agency operations or a shipping line office, including commercial and operational functions.
- Fluency in Portuguese is essential, with proficiency in English highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of container shipping, vessel operations, port procedures, shipping documentation and equipment management.
- Demonstrated experience in business development, customer relationship management and commercial growth.
- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and drive operational performance.
- Previous experience working in Africa, preferably West Africa or Portuguese-speaking African countries, is highly advantageous.
- Experience working with international shipping lines or global carriers is advantageous.
- Strong financial management, budgeting, cost control and reporting capabilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to operate effectively within a multicultural and international business environment.
Package and Benefits
- Competitive expatriate package with a net salary in USD.
- Furnished accommodation provided.
- International medical insurance.
- Annual international flights.
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Kerrin van Schalkwyk
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining
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