Job Description:

Our client, a major mining project in Namibia, is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join the Owner’s Team. Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversight and assurance across all civil engineering activities throughout the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases of the project. The Senior Civil Engineer will represent the Owner’s interests and ensure that civil engineering designs, specifications, procurement packages, construction activities and completed infrastructure meet the project’s technical and operational requirements. The role will work closely with EPC/EPCM contractors, engineering consultants, construction contractors, procurement, project controls, HSE, quality, operations and other multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and Owner’s oversight of all civil engineering activities across the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve civil engineering designs, drawings, specifications, calculations and technical deliverables.
• Oversee civil works including bulk earthworks, foundations, concrete, roads, drainage, water management and infrastructure.
• Manage civil engineering interfaces with structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, process, mining and other disciplines.
• Support procurement through development and review of civil scopes, technical specifications, tenders and contractor submissions.
• Monitor construction activities, contractor performance, quality, progress and compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Identify and manage civil engineering risks relating to geotechnical conditions, construction, cost, schedule, quality and contractor performance.
• Support commissioning, handover, close-out and resolution of outstanding civil engineering issues.

Qualification and Skill:

• Civil Engineering degree from a recognised university or tertiary institution.
• Professional registration, or eligibility for registration, with a recognised engineering professional body; Namibian recognition advantageous.
• Minimum 15 years’ relevant civil engineering experience, preferably within mining, minerals processing or major industrial capital projects.
• Proven senior-level experience within an Owner’s Team, EPC, EPCM, engineering consultancy or major construction environment.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong experience with bulk earthworks, concrete works, foundations, roads, drainage, water management and mining infrastructure.
• Experience managing engineering consultants, EPC/EPCM contractors and construction contractors, with strong knowledge of project controls, variations and claims.

Benefits and Contractual Information:

• Project based Opportunity

If you wish to apply for the position, please submit your application via the link below:

Click Here to Apply

Kindly note that applications will only be accepted via the above link. Applications submitted via email or any other method will not be considered.

Damaran Exploration (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd invites all Namibians who are qualified, committed, competent and appropriately skilled to apply.

Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Muhammad Ali Kathree

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: DSS01 – WK

Located in Namibia’s Erongo region, Kokoseb is a joint venture between Wia Gold (80%) and Namibia’s state-owned Epangelo Mining Company. The company is developing it to become Namibia’s next major gold mine, with first gold targeted for the fourth quarter of 2028.

Job Description:

A client of ours is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of a major project. Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective project execution. Acting as the Owner's representative, they will manage technical interfaces, oversee engineering deliverables, support procurement and construction activities, coordinate technical queries and project changes, and work closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure project requirements are successfully delivered from design through to commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities:  

• Provide multidisciplinary engineering coordination and technical support to the Project Manager and Owner’s Team.
• Coordinate engineering activities across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, process and infrastructure disciplines.
• Review engineering designs, drawings, specifications and technical documentation to ensure they meet project and Owner requirements.
• Identify and resolve design gaps, technical issues, interface conflicts and constructability concerns.
• Coordinate engineering activities across process plant, infrastructure, utilities, water, tailings, electrical and other project facilities.
• Support procurement through the preparation and review of technical scopes, specifications, equipment requirements and vendor documentation.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations and manage technical interfaces with vendors, contractors and EPC/EPCM teams.
• Provide engineering support during construction, including site inspections, RFIs, technical queries, design changes and field engineering issues.
• Ensure construction is carried out in accordance with approved designs, specifications and project requirements.
• Support commissioning, mechanical completion, performance testing and final handover to Operations and Maintenance.
• Provide engineering input into project schedules, risk management, changes and technical reporting.
• Promote strong HSE, quality and safety-in-design standards throughout engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Act as a key technical interface between the Owner, contractors, consultants and vendors, driving the timely resolution of technical issues.
• Provide technical recommendations to the Project Manager and escalate significant technical, safety, quality, cost and schedule risks.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical/Process Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration, or eligibility for registration with a recognised professional engineering body
• Min 15 years’ relevant engineering and project delivery experience, with significant exposure to mining, mineral processing, infrastructure, or heavy industrial capital projects.
• Proven experience within an EPC, EPCM, or major project environment, with responsibility for coordinating multiple engineering disciplines and contractors.
• Demonstrated involvement across the full project lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, handover, and project close-out.
• Experience delivering greenfield capital projects within the gold mining industry will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the interfaces between gold processing plants and non-process infrastructure, including civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
• Practical construction-site experience, including field engineering, resolution of technical queries, contractor coordination, quality inspections, and commissioning support.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience with commonly used CAD and model-review tools will be advantageous.

Benefits and Contractual information

• Competitive Salary

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Kindly note that applications will only be accepted via the link above. Applications submitted via email or any other method will not be considered. 

Applicants should be Namibian citizens or Permanent Residents. Non-citizen applicants will be considered only where there are no suitable Namibians applying for the roles

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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Reference Number: LB 2026 10 10

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join its Owner’s Team on a greenfield gold project in Namibia. Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will provide technical leadership, oversight and assurance for all electrical engineering activities across the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases. Acting as the Owner’s senior electrical representative, the role will ensure that electrical systems are safely designed, procured, installed, energised and handed over to Operations in line with the project’s technical, statutory, budget and schedule requirements. The position is based at the project/engineering office in Namibia, with regular site inspections and construction oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Owner’s technical oversight and review of electrical designs, specifications, calculations, load lists, single-line diagrams, protection studies and cable schedules.
• Ensure designs comply with the project design basis, Namibian legislation and international electrical standards, with a focus on constructability, operability, maintainability and safety-in-design.
• Review HV/MV/LV power distribution, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VSDs, generators, UPS, earthing and lightning protection for the process plant (crushing, milling, CIL/CIP) and non-process infrastructure.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with process, mechanical, civil/structural and instrumentation/control disciplines, as well as grid connection and utility requirements.
• Support procurement by developing scopes of work, technical specifications and tender documentation, and participating in technical bid evaluations, vendor document reviews and factory acceptance testing.
• Oversee electrical construction and installation activities, including site inspections, review of method statements and ITPs, witnessing of testing, and close-out of defects and non-conformances.
• Support pre-commissioning, energisation, commissioning, punch-list close-out and handover of electrical systems to Operations, including review of switching plans and as-built documentation.
• Provide input into project controls, identifying electrical cost and schedule risks and supporting the technical assessment of design changes, variations and contractor claims.
• Promote a zero-harm culture, ensuring isolation, lock-out/tag-out and energisation controls are appropriately addressed.
• Challenge contractor proposals constructively to protect the Owner’s long-term interests, and mentor junior engineering and construction personnel.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognised university or tertiary institution.
• Professional registration, or eligibility for registration, with a recognised engineering body (registration or eligibility in Namibia advantageous).
• 15+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, with substantial exposure to major mining, minerals processing, infrastructure or heavy industrial capital projects.
• Senior-level experience within an Owner’s Team, EPC/EPCM, engineering consultancy or major construction environment, across the full project lifecycle through to energisation, handover and close-out.
• Experience on greenfield gold mining projects is advantageous.
• Strong practical knowledge of HV and LV distribution systems, substations, protection coordination, power quality and the review of electrical studies and vendor documentation.
• Sound working knowledge of project controls, contract administration, change management, variations and contractor claims.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and decision-making skills, with the ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Willingness to work in a remote project/site environment.

If you wish to apply for the position, please submit your application via the link below:

Click here to apply

Kindly note that applications will only be accepted via the above link. Applications submitted via email or any other method will not be considered.

Applicants should be Namibian citizens or Permanent Residents. Non-citizen applicants will be considered only where there are no suitable Namibians applying for the roles

Damaran Exploration (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd invites all Namibians who are qualified, committed, competent and appropriately skilled to apply. 

Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities

Lucia Baeza

Senior Executive Talent  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.

Reference Number: 607-0710LH

Job Description:

Our client, a leading international heavy equipment and mining solutions group, is seeking an experienced Aftermarket Manager to drive operational excellence across its service operations in the DRC.

The role will establish and standardise aftermarket processes, workshop standards, tooling, operational KPIs and service delivery practices. The successful candidate will work closely with local and international teams to improve efficiency, profitability, quality and customer satisfaction across workshops, field service operations, customer repair centers and mining sites.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement best-practice workshop standards, infrastructure requirements and service processes aligned with OEM and customer requirements.
• Drive 5S, Lean and contamination control initiatives to improve workshop efficiency, quality and profitability.
• Establish and standardise aftermarket operational KPIs, dashboards and performance management processes across service operations.
• Lead tooling management, including standardisation, inventory control, tracking, usage and calibration.
• Centralise and share technical knowledge and best practices across service operations and local entities.
• Develop standard processes, job activities and service team requirements to support customer repair centre and field service operations.
• Support the development of technical training programs and service team competency requirements.
• Define and maintain Dealer Operating Standards for aftermarket activities.
• Support new facility development and ensure infrastructure meets operational, OEM and customer requirements.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure service operations meet quality, compliance and operational excellence standards.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Fluent in French and English.
• 10 years' experience in aftermarket / aftersales management, with 5 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Experience with big brand heavy equipment within the mining sector.
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment aftermarket operations, including parts, service delivery and customer requirements.
• Proven experience with workshop operations, tooling, inventory management and service processes.
• Strong understanding of KPI development, Lean methodology, 5S and operational improvement.
• Experience working with suppliers, customers and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of supply chain and aftermarket sales strategies.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office; SAP experience will be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work across multiple operations and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent contract.
• Residential basis, with family status offered.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to llaas@camining.com.

Please visit www.camining.com for more exciting opportunities.

Leanne Laas

Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management

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.

Reference Number: MR0018

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Underground Mine Superintendent to lead the safe, productive and efficient execution of underground hard-rock mining operations. Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will translate mine plans into operational execution while leading supervisors, coordinating resources and driving production and development performance. The role carries significant responsibility for underground safety, operational discipline, workforce capability and cost performance. The successful candidate will work closely with Technical Services, Maintenance and other operational functions to achieve monthly and annual production targets. Strong experience in underground hard -rock mining, operational leadership and contractor environments will be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Lead underground mining operations to safely achieve production and development targets.
• Develop and execute monthly and weekly operational plans with Technical Services.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, mine services and maintenance resources across working areas.
• Lead Supervisors and underground personnel, including workforce planning, rostering and development.
• Drive compliance with ground control, ventilation, explosives and operational management plans.
• Monitor daily performance, investigate operational constraints and implement corrective actions.
• Manage operational resources, budgets, costs and contractual performance against agreed KPIs.
• Maintain effective relationships with the client and provide accurate operational performance reporting.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Minimum 10 years' experience in underground hard-rock mining.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in frontline underground operational leadership.
• Proven experience delivering underground production and development targets safely and efficiently.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining methods, mine planning, drill and blast and ground control.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary underground mining teams and developing Supervisors.
• Experience with operational budgets, resource allocation, cost control and contract performance.
• Mining Engineering or related technical qualification and recognised supervisory/mine management qualification advantageous.
• Mining contractor, African/ex-patriate and French-language experience will be advantageous.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Full-time senior management position.
• FIFO/DIDO site-based position.
• 6 weeks on / 4 weeks off roster.
• 12-hour shifts.
• Underground hard-rock mining environment.
• Senior operational leadership position reporting directly to the Project Manager.
• Opportunity to lead a significant underground workforce and operational function.
• Further contractual and remuneration details will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

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.

Reference Number: MR0017

Job Description:

A leading mining contractor is seeking an experienced Underground Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of mining projects from planning through to completion. The role will provide senior leadership across project execution, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the required quality standards. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams, contractors and suppliers while maintaining accountability for project performance. This position will oversee project planning, commercial performance, contract administration, procurement, risk management and stakeholder engagement. The role will also be responsible for project controls, change management, commissioning and operational handovers. Previous experience within an underground hard-rock mining environment is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution and completion of underground mining projects in line with approved scope, schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, budgets, schedules, risk registers and project controls.
• Provide visible leadership on health, safety, environment, training and quality across all project activities.
• Manage multidisciplinary project teams, contractors and suppliers to achieve project objectives.
• Maintain accountability for project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, expenditure and contractor claims.
• Manage contracts, procurement, variations, claims and contractor performance in accordance with project requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues and opportunities while implementing recovery strategies where required.
• Lead commissioning, project close-out, operational handover and stakeholder engagement activities.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Minimum 7 years' project management or project engineering experience within an underground hard-rock mining environment.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering mining projects safely, on schedule, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams in a mining environment.
• Strong experience in contract administration, procurement, commercial management, risk management and change control.
• Experience with ERP systems and project/business management software.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Mine Manager's Certificate, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification is advantageous.
• Previous mining contractor, African/expatriate mining experience and French language skills will be advantageous.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Full-time senior management position within a mining contractor environment.
• FIFO/DIDO position with a 6 weeks on / 4 weeks off roster.
• 12-hour working days while on site.
• Opportunity to lead major underground hard-rock mining projects from planning through to completion.
• Senior-level exposure to project commercial, operational and client management.
• Previous African mining or expatriate experience will be advantageous.
• Candidates must hold a current driver's licence.
• Additional employment terms and project-specific benefits will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

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.

Job Description:

Our client, a leading iron ore mining operation in West Africa, is seeking an experienced ERT Coordinator to join their HSE team. The successful candidate will report to the HSE Manager and be responsible for directing the design, implementation, and governance of emergency preparedness, disaster response, technical rescue and hazard mitigation programmes across the mining operation. The role will play a key part in ensuring operational emergency readiness, asset protection, regulatory compliance, and adherence to international safety frameworks and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards across the mine and associated operational sites.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary Incident Commander during large-scale emergencies, taking tactical command of emergency responses across the operation.
• Lead and monitor Emergency Response Teams during complex emergency scenarios, including industrial and mobile equipment fires, HAZMAT incidents, confined space entries, rope and height rescues, vehicle extrications, and marine/water emergencies.
• Ensure qualified ERT personnel, firefighting apparatus, and specialist rescue equipment are optimally deployed and continuously available across operational sites.
• Establish, audit, and maintain the Emergency Response and Fire Protection Programme in accordance with applicable NFPA standards, including NFPA 600, NFPA 1600, NFPA 20, NFPA 24, and NFPA 25.
• Direct inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance programmes for firefighting trucks, rescue equipment, SCBA units, and emergency response facilities.
• Conduct fire prevention inspections, emergency system audits, and comprehensive emergency response asset inventories while driving corrective action plans.
• Oversee the training and formal competency verification of ERT personnel in line with relevant NFPA technical rescue and industrial fire brigade requirements.
• Provide training, mentoring, knowledge transfer, and skills development to junior emergency response personnel.

Qualification and Skill:

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Disaster Management, Fire Safety Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Internationally recognised Occupational Health and Safety qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH.
• Extensive practical knowledge and application of NFPA codes, standards, and compliance requirements relating to industrial fire suppression, flammable and combustible liquids, foam and water storage systems, and emergency services incident management.
• Valid certifications in core ERT disciplines including Industrial Fire Suppression, Rope & Height Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, HAZMAT Response, and SCBA operations.
• Certified Train-the-Trainer accreditation with the ability to design and deliver accredited training.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in Fire Prevention and Emergency Response within heavy mining, processing plant, or remote industrial operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industrial emergency response scenarios, including processing plant and heavy mobile equipment fires, tailings storage facilities, first aid, marine/water rescue, and snake awareness/handling.
• Valid driver's licence suitable for emergency response vehicles.

Benefits and Contractual Information:

• Expat FIFO
• Permanent contract
• On site accommodation

Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Muhammad Ali Kathree

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 Number: 096-1005KV

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to establish, lead and continuously enhance the Human Resources function for a mining operation in Namibia. The incumbent will develop and execute people strategies and systems that support construction, commissioning and long-term mining operations, while ensuring workforce sustainability, organisational effectiveness, legislative compliance and strong HR governance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.
• Lead workforce planning and mobilisation for construction and operational requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Namibian labour legislation, HR policies and governance requirements.
• Lead organisational design, workforce optimisation and organisational effectiveness initiatives.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies and talent pipelines for critical and scarce skills.
• Drive localisation, succession planning and skills transfer initiatives.
• Oversee learning and development, competency development and leadership programmes.
• Manage employee and industrial relations, including disciplinary, grievance and dispute-resolution processes.
• Lead engagement with employee representatives and unions and support labour negotiations.
• Develop performance management, talent management and succession planning frameworks.
• Oversee remuneration, benefits, salary reviews and workforce cost planning.
• Drive employee engagement, wellness, retention and workplace culture initiatives.
• Ensure effective governance and labour compliance across contractor workforces.
• Develop HR reporting, workforce analytics and HR systems to support management decision-making.
• Manage the HR budget and provide strategic HR advice to senior leadership.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Commerce, Law or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience within mining, exploration, construction, engineering, energy, manufacturing or another heavy industrial environment.
• Proven experience managing the full HR value chain, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee/industrial relations, performance management and organisational development.
• Strong knowledge of Namibian labour and employment legislation.
• Experience with workforce mobilisation, localisation and expatriate management.
• Experience working in remote and multicultural environments.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Membership of a recognised HR professional body.

If you wish to apply for the position, please submit your application via the link below:

Click here to apply

Kindly note that applications will only be accepted via the above link. Applications submitted via email or any other method will not be considered.

Damaran Exploration (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd invites all Namibians who are qualified, committed, competent and appropriately skilled to apply. 

Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Kerrin van Schalkwyk

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.

Reference Number: DGS-0024

Job Description:

Our client, a developing gold mining project in Namibia, is seeking an experienced and strategic Government and Community Liaison Manager to join their project team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading government relations, stakeholder engagement, social performance, land access, community development and regulatory liaison activities in support of the project's construction and future operational phases. The role will serve as the primary interface between the company, government authorities, traditional authorities, host communities, regulatory bodies and key external stakeholders, ensuring the project maintains strong relationships, regulatory compliance and its social licence to operate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced stakeholder relations and community affairs professional to contribute to a major mining development project within a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with national, regional and local government authorities.
• Coordinate government engagement activities, stakeholder consultations, site visits and regulatory interactions.
• Support and facilitate permitting, approvals and regulatory compliance activities while tracking commitments associated with licences and permits.
• Obtain and manage relevant permits, approvals and authorisations required for project activities.
• Lead the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategies across all phases of the project.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with host communities, Traditional Authorities, Regional Councils, Constituency Offices and Communal Land Boards.
• Coordinate relocation activities and support the implementation of a Relocation Action Plan and land access requirements.
• Develop and execute community development initiatives that contribute to sustainable socio-economic development and local capacity building.
• Establish and manage stakeholder grievance mechanisms, ensuring effective resolution and reporting of community concerns.
• Monitor social, political and economic developments and proactively manage stakeholder-related risks.
• Support local employment, workforce development and community communication initiatives in collaboration with Human Resources and contractors.
• Facilitate local procurement and supplier development programmes to maximize local participation and economic benefits.
• Support ESG, sustainability and social performance initiatives in alignment with IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, ICMM Principles and Responsible Gold Mining Principles.
• Manage contractor community performance and ensure alignment with company stakeholder engagement standards.
• Lead stakeholder engagement efforts during community-related incidents and support crisis management processes.
• Manage community affairs budgets, reporting requirements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and capability development to team members and stakeholders.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Environmental Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in government relations, community engagement, stakeholder management, social performance or external affairs within mining, infrastructure, energy or large-scale development projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mining projects through feasibility, development, construction and/or operational phases.
• Proven experience engaging government officials, Traditional Authorities, local communities and regulatory stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Namibian legislation, government structures and stakeholder engagement frameworks.
• Experience in social risk management, grievance processes, land access, compensation and livelihood restoration programmes.
• Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles and international social performance frameworks.
• Experience managing community development, local content and supplier development initiatives.
• Strong project management, negotiation, conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience working in remote mining environments and multicultural settings.
• Driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively within Namibia.

If you wish to apply for the position, please apply via the link: Click Here

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.

Damaran Exploration (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd invites all Namibians who are qualified, committed, competent and appropriately skilled to apply.

Job Description:

The Section Manager is responsible for the safe, legal, efficient and cost-effective management of a designated mining section within a deep-level hard rock underground gold mining operation. As the holder of a 2.6.1 legal appointment in terms of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), the incumbent is accountable for ensuring that all mining activities within the section are planned, executed and controlled in compliance with legislative requirements, Company Standards, Mandatory Codes of Practice (COPs), Mining Standards and production objectives. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to deliver sustainable production, maintain safe working conditions, optimize mining costs, develop people, ensure equipment availability and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Section Manager plays a pivotal role in building and maintaining a culture of Safety First, Operational Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork, Discipline, Continuous Improvement, Employee Engagement and High Performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead all mining activities within the section, ensuring safe, efficient and continuous production delivery.
• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act, mining regulations, COPs, standards and legal appointment requirements.
• Drive safety performance through Visible Felt Leadership, inspections, risk assessments, critical control reviews, incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage stoping, development, ore reserve extraction, face advance and production planning to achieve gold production and development targets.
• Oversee mining infrastructure, equipment and asset availability, including ventilation, pumping, ore passes, shafts, trackless infrastructure and maintenance effectiveness.
• Manage labour, contractors, operating and capital costs, budgets and resources to improve cost per tonne, cost per ounce and overall operational efficiency.
• Lead workforce development, performance management, succession planning, coaching, mentoring and employee engagement to build a competent, high-performing team.
• Maintain accurate production, safety, risk, labour and budget reporting while ensuring operational reliability, resource optimization, risk mitigation and business continuity.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Medical & Security: Complete occupational medical, fitness, vision, hearing and relevant screening, plus required background and security checks.
• Qualifications & Experience: Grade 12, Blasting Certificate, Mine Overseer’s Certificate, Mine Manager Certificate of Competence and valid driver’s licence; 10+ years’ underground mining experience, including 3+ years at Mine Overseer level.
• Mining Expertise: Expert in underground mining operations, production management, risk management, safety management and legal compliance; Advanced in mine planning, with strong knowledge of deep-level gold/hard-rock mining.
• Operational & Business Management: Advanced capability in cost management and asset management, with strong knowledge of production planning, mining economics, budgeting, contractor management and continuous improvement.
• Leadership Competencies: Advanced strategic and people leadership, change leadership, coaching and mentoring, decision-making, stakeholder management and business acumen.
• Legislative & Risk Management: Strong knowledge of MHSA, MPRDA, Mining Charter, labour and environmental legislation, with the ability to manage geological, operational, financial, labour and compliance risks.
• Behavioral Competencies: Expert integrity, accountability, professionalism and safety consciousness, supported by Advanced resilience, results orientation, continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Professional Leadership: Demonstrate visible safety leadership, strategic thinking, decisive decision-making, employee development, accountability and a results-driven approach while maintaining high standards of safety and operational performance.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Reporting: Reports to the Mine Manager and oversees Mine Overseers, Shift Bosses, Miners, Supervisors, production teams and contractors.
• Support: Works with Engineering, Rock Engineering, Survey, Ventilation, Geology, HR, Safety, Supply Chain, Metallurgy and Finance.
• Stakeholders: Engages with DMRE Inspectors, contractors, suppliers, organized labour, communities and technical consultants.
• Safety & Compliance: Accountable for employee safety, legal compliance, risk management, COPs, critical controls and safety performance.
• Production & Performance: Drives production, development, infrastructure, cost, equipment reliability and people KPIs.
• Reporting: Responsible for production, cost, safety, risk, compliance, labour, contractor, equipment, budget and management reports.
• Working Conditions: Includes extensive underground travel, inspections, climbing and exposure to heat, dust, noise, humidity and seismic conditions.
• Contractual Demands: Includes standby, emergency response, overtime and weekend work, with continuous legal accountability and decision-making under pressure.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lucia Baeza at lbaeza@camining.com

Please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Lucia Baeza

Senior Executive Talent 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.

Our client is a US non-profit funder-doer that builds projects to expand human agency at scale. They embed engineers and product managers directly inside evidence-based nonprofits across East Africa, South Asia, and beyond, helping them build data infrastructure, run experiments, and scale impact through automation and product thinking. Their small, global team combines expertise in software, AI, social psychology, and development economics, and their community of 200+ partner organizations reaches millions of people annually.

Our client is growing its technical team to meet accelerating demand from its portfolio and is hiring a Technical Product Manager to work at the heart of its accelerator. Embedded with 3–4 NGO partners at a time, you will lead product engagements end-to-end and help shape how the organization delivers at scale. This is a senior, delivery-focused role, split roughly 50/50 between partner-facing and internal-facing work.

Responsibilities:

• Partner engagement (50%): Act as the primary interface with 3–4 NGO partners at any given time, building trust, scoping collaborations, and surfacing pain points through structured discovery
• Translate partner needs into roadmaps and provide technical advisory on product, data, evaluation, and experimentation
• Report back on learnings from partner work, trace patterns across different organizations, and help release lessons learned in public goods that benefit the wider sector
• Product & engineering execution (50%): Build dashboards, data pipelines, AI evaluations and production integrations; analyze data to extract trends, run A/B tests and perform user research
• Define and drive product roadmaps across our client's tools, translating complex partner workflows into clear engineering requirements and running agile sprints with the engineering team
• Ship critical features and own the full loop from partner need to shipped product to feedback
• Team and talent (ongoing): Coach partner organization staff, help upskill their technical and leadership skills, and help them hire for critical roles
• Coach and mentor Lighthouse Fellows on how to navigate nonprofit partners, run structured engagements, and operate effectively in a resource-constrained environment
• Contribute to our client's internal playbook by documenting what works, codifying engagement frameworks, and building institutional knowledge

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Have 5+ years of experience in technical product management, solutions engineering, or tech consulting — ideally with both client/consumer-facing and engineering-facing responsibilities
• Have shipped AI/LLM product features, data pipelines or warehouses, and production APIs — not just managed people who did, but actually built alongside them
• Can read and write SQL, navigate a codebase, build data pipelines and dashboards
• Have demonstrated experience using quantitative and qualitative methods to define problem statements and measure effectiveness for causal inference (A/B tests etc.) or predictive analytics
• Can design a study, interpret the results, and present them to a non-technical programme director
• Are fluent in agile: sprints, backlog grooming, estimation and retrospectives, and can run these processes well in a small team
• Can demonstrate experience managing competing stakeholder needs across engineers, behavioral scientists, and NGO programme teams — without formal authority over any of them
• Bonus: Experience with global development data stacks such as ODK, DHIS2, Kobo, Metabase, dbt, or similar
• Bonus: Familiarity with the evidence-based development ecosystem — J-PAL, IPA, IDinsight, or similar RCT/MEL contexts
• Bonus: Proven experience scaling products with data-driven approaches
• Bonus: Exposure to GenAI product development — evaluation frameworks, prompt engineering and LLM integrations
• Bonus: A meaningful track record in a low-resource, mission-driven, or Tech for International Development context

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to ljoubert@caglobalint.com  

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Lara Joubert

Specialist Recruitment Specialist

CA Finance

CA Global 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.

Job Description:

Our client is a US non-profit funder-doer that builds projects to expand human agency at scale. They embed engineers and product managers directly inside evidence-based nonprofits across East Africa, South Asia, and beyond, helping them build data infrastructure, run experiments, and scale impact through automation and product thinking.

Our client is looking for an AI Data Engineer to design, build, and deploy AI/ML data systems that power our client's platforms and partner applications, from large language model integrations and recommendation engines to data pipelines and evaluation frameworks. The role will directly contribute to improving outcomes for people served by NGO partners.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build AI/ML evaluations and features for our client’s technology platforms and partners, including LLMs, NLP and recommendation systems.
• Develop robust data pipelines and evaluation frameworks for model training, inference and post-deployment efficacy.
• Work closely with behavioral scientists and researchers to translate insights into AI-powered features.
• Architect and maintain production ML systems with an emphasis on observability, performance, reliability and scalability.
• Conduct rapid prototyping and experimentation to validate AI approaches before full buildout.
• Document technical decisions and maintain engineering standards across AI components.
• Stay current with applied AI research and bring relevant advances to the team.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• 3–7 years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years focused on AI/ML systems.
• Proficiency in Python and hands-on experience with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow and HuggingFace.
• Experience building and deploying LLM-powered applications or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems.
• Strong understanding of ML fundamentals, including model training, evaluation, fine-tuning and inference optimisation.
• Comfortable working with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP or Azure, with experience deploying models in production.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-engineering audiences.
• A strong commitment to building AI responsibly and with direct social benefit.
• Experience with multilingual NLP or working with low-resource languages.
• Familiarity with behavioral science or designing AI for behavior change.
• Prior work in global health, international development or social impact technology.
• Experience with data annotation pipelines and evaluation methodology for LLMs.
• Background in AI safety, alignment or responsible AI frameworks.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to ljoubert@caglobalint.com  

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Lara Joubert

Senior Recruitment Specialist

CA Global | Finance

CA Global 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.

Reference Number: 001-3009LH

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced TSF Project Manager from a civil engineering background who will be responsible for the planning and designing of the tailings storage facility, to join their team on site in the DRC.

Responsibilities:

• Developing project plans and timelines to ensure tasks are executed timeously.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and coordination between all stakeholders.
• Identification of possible project risks and hindrances.
• Tracking of project progress.
• Providing regular updates to management and stakeholders.
• Carrying out post-project evaluations to identify improvement opportunities.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Degree.
• 7+ years previous experience in large tailings storage facilities planning and design.
• Strong understanding of civil and geotechnical issues, embankment design and quality control.
• Risk mitigation and strategy management.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office, Projects and various business systems.
• Experience in mentoring, training, coaching and guiding multicultural workforces.
• Strong focus on health and safety standards and compliance.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• FIFO roster of 4 months on & 1 month off.
• Single status contract.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to llaas@camining.com.

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Leanne Laas

Executive Lead – Talent & Client Management

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.

Learning and development Manager (Mining / Processing operations / Human Resources / Training /

Development) – South Africa, Johannesburg

Reference Number: AR032

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced HRD Manager to lead all learning and development, talent management, succession planning, and skills development initiatives across its mining and mineral processing operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing workforce capability, ensuring regulatory compliance, fostering leadership growth, and driving organizational effectiveness to support the company's operational and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, learning, and talent management strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead skills development, succession planning, leadership development, and workforce capability initiatives.
• Manage training programs, competency frameworks, and compliance with mining industry regulations and statutory requirements.
• Conduct training needs analyses and skills gap assessments to support operational performance.
• Oversee learnerships, apprenticeships, graduate programs, and employee development initiatives.
• Manage relationships with training providers, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on training effectiveness, workforce development KPIs, and compliance metrics.
• Manage HRD budgets and ensure the efficient delivery of training and development programs.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Education, Business Management, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Development, Learning & Development, or Organizational Development advantageous.
• Minimum 8-10 years' HRD experience within mining, mineral processing, engineering, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience managing skills development, talent management, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Strong knowledge of mining industry training requirements, skills development legislation, and workforce planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
• Experience managing learning management systems and training compliance reporting.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent contract.
• Based in Gauteng, Woodmead

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to arussell@camining.com.

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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.