Reference Number: 576-0804LH

Job Description:

Our client with mining operations in West Africa, is seeking a Control & Automation Engineer with strong systems integration experience to support, maintain, and improve plant automation systems using modern industrial and SCADA platforms, while ensuring reliability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver integrated automation solutions across the plant.
• Configure, test, commission, and optimise control systems.
• Ensure automation work meets safety, legal, and company standards.
• Follow permits, isolations, change controls, and compliance requirements.
• Lead and support technicians during maintenance, faults, and projects. Ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to standard.
• Plan automation maintenance and improvement work.
• Coordinate with operations, projects, OEMs, and IT teams.
• Maintain and improve PLC, SCADA, HMI, and network reliability. Lead fault finding, upgrades, and technical support.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain system documentation.
• Ensure backups, standards, and configuration control are in place.
• Coach and develop technical team members, promoting safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Control Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in control and automation engineering within the mining sector.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, SCADA/HMI, VSDs, and field instrumentation.
• Understanding of control architectures, industrial networks, and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of maintenance, reliability principles, and CMMS systems.
• Familiarity with safety standards and regulations in mining environments.
• Hands‑on PLC programming, SCADA configuration, and commissioning experience.
• Strong fault‑finding and breakdown support capability.
• Experience with system upgrades, ageing asset management, and improvements.

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.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Processing Manager responsible for the overall leadership, optimization, technical integrity, and strategic direction of the gold processing plant. The role requires a highly qualified metallurgist with extensive operational experience in gold extraction, recovery optimization, plant commissioning, and large-scale capital project management. The incumbent will ensure safe, cost-effective, and environmentally compliant plant operations while delivering optimal metallurgical performance and supporting the long-term expansion strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage overall gold processing plant operations, ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and optimal metallurgical performance.
• Optimize gold recovery, plant throughput, and operational efficiency across crushing, milling, gravity, CIL/CIP, electrowinning, smelting, tailings, and refractory ore treatment processes.
• Manage large-scale capital projects, including feasibility studies, plant design review, EPC/EPCM contractor oversight, commissioning, ramp-up, and budget control.
• Identify bottlenecks, implement process improvements, integrate automation and control systems, and enhance plant availability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across metallurgy, operations, maintenance, laboratory, and projects, fostering high accountability, performance, and safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with international cyanide management standards, environmental regulations, tailings governance, and ISO-based management systems.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including management, boards, contractors, and workforce, to align operational and strategic objectives.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, or related field (mandatory); Master’s or professional registration advantageous.
• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in gold processing operations, including at least 7 years in senior plant management or metallurgical leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing medium to large-scale gold processing plants (CIL/CIP, gravity, flotation, BIOX, POX, or similar).
• Strong technical knowledge of crushing, milling, classification, gravity concentration, CIL/CIP, electrowinning, smelting, cyanide management, tailings, and refractory ore treatment.
• Operational optimization skills, including throughput maximization, recovery improvement, process control integration, plant availability, and cost-per-ton strategies

Benefits and Contractual information:

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Processing Manager will be measured against:

• Gold recovery efficiency (%)
• Plant throughput (tonnes per day)
• Metallurgical accounting accuracy
• Operating cost per tonne
• Plant availability (% uptime)
• Safety performance metrics (LTIFR, TRIFR)
• Environmental compliance metrics
• Capital project delivery performance (schedule, cost, scope)

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

Executive 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.

Vice President, Country Business Development (Country Management/ Business Development/ Fintech) – Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Reference Number: SP-VP, CBD-001

Nature and Scope:

The VP, Country Business Development is responsible for overall country leadership across customer, employee, and regulatory dimensions, with full accountability for delivering the company’s business proposition in designated markets. Operating within a business group structure, the role carries responsibility for achieving assigned functional and commercial objectives while aligning closely with divisional and regional leadership.

The VP will define and execute the country’s strategic direction, driving sustainable growth through the implementation of corporate strategy and targeted growth initiatives. A key focus of the role is building deep, value-driven partnerships with customers and stakeholders—moving beyond transactional engagement to deliver measurable, strategic impact aligned to clients’ business objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountability for the business objectives and P&L for the FSSA geography, as assigned by the business group to whom the leader reports.
• Define the markets’ country’s strategic direction, together with Divisional and Regional leadership, contributing to the overall growth and success of the company through growth initiatives and implementation of the company strategy.
• Strategic input into business development, and ongoing management of deals for (`both existing as well as potential new customers). This includes input into the structure of the deal, as well as reviewing the strategic merits, effectiveness, chance of customer success and financial benefit to the business, in association with planning and the respective business development team.
• Forge strong interpersonal influence and alliances at all levels both within and outside the organization, especially at CXO levels in customer, regulator and partner organisations.
• Manage all customer facing teams and staff, fostering a strong, dynamic and performance-oriented culture that also executes against a formal “Value Driver Selling” process.
• Lead the running of the Dakar, Senegal and Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire offices, providing leadership as well as day-to-day support on all high priority projects and initiatives.

Financial Objectives:

• Directly responsible for the P&L of the FSSA business across all business lines; Identify and deliver on opportunities for revenue growth and be accountable for financial compliance and maintenance of acceptable audit standards.

Stakeholder Relationship Management Act as the senior face-in-the-market and direct owner for all engagements with customers, business partners, retailers, regulatory authorities and external relations.

• Ownership for all for all accounts operating in the market; provide business direction to the national accounts which reports directly and provide market guidance to regional accounts and global accounts operating in the country
• Provide leadership for the tactical and strategic approach to market for marketing, product, customer delivery and market development activities including campaigns, channel development, public relations, media and press and the overall brand for consistency in engagement, distribution and fulfillment locally.

Regulatory: work closely with Divisional and Regional regulatory teams to:

• Act as the prime representative to local authorities and industry boards in line with the corporate, regulatory and public affairs strategy.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with regulators across all the markets in FSSA to deal with challenging regulatory scenarios.
• Develop a good understanding of regulatory issues and relationships with the central banks and other key regulatory stakeholders.
• Monitor the general economic, competitive forces and payments environment, anticipating consequences and trends, to create competitive breakthrough strategies and plans.
• Accountable for resources optimization (local operations) and for the health and safety regulations and matters such as legal reporting requirements, working with appropriate support functions.

Country Operations

• Responsible for the workplace environment and building and maintaining employee engagement and satisfaction.
• Responsible for communications locally in line with corporate communications strategy and content.
• Employee Relations/Management: mentor new & existing employees in terms of understanding the business, the business models (including key profitability drivers, for both the financial institution as well as the business) and culture.
• Elevate the relationship with customers, from divisional managers and directors to Bank executives, CEO and Divisional COOs. Guiding and assisting others to achieve more of a trusted advisor relationship is essential.
• The business is in a high growth phase with ambitions to drive this growth rate higher. Hence leading and developing the teams in the business is of critical importance.
• Serve as an “advisor” for business leaders and remote management for business groups and functions operating in the country with matrixed or parallel reporting lines, to ensure consistency of business objectives and operations
• Monitor overall employee performance against objectives and pursue corrective measures with the appropriate management, as required
• Ensure appropriate deployment of company policies, procedures and processes in the local country office. Exercise sound financial management; implement and monitor internal controls in the country operations.

Role Specifications:

• Bi-lingual with fluent written and spoken French and English language skills
• University degree. Advanced degree preferred.
• 15 – 20 years of experience in significant general management / business development roles in the retail banking payments or fintech space.
• Experience within the IT, Consulting, Telecom or Retail industries may be relevant if the individual has managed Bank relationships.
• Knowledge of Bank payment systems would be an advantage.
• Global / International experience beyond the home market.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Willing and able to relocate to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
• Only qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Shearidan Pearman at spearman@caglobalint.com

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

Shearidan Pearman

Recruitment Manager – Banking and Finance | Africa & Middle East

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.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Daniel Bentley at dbentley@caglobalint.com.

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

Job Description:
Our client is a prominent mining services provider operating in Guinea’s bauxite sector, delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable mechanized mining solutions using modern technology. The Operations Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of on-site mechanized mining operations. Reporting directly to the COO, this role carries full accountability for operational performance, HSE compliance, team leadership, and KPI-driven execution, playing a critical role in achieving production targets and maintaining long-term operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily mechanized mining operations, including production, haulage, and stockpile management
• Provide strong on-site leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations
• Optimize Surface Miner and truck fleet utilization to meet production and cost objectives
• Implement and manage preventive and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment availability
• Lead, develop, and supervise a workforce of 40–50 operational and maintenance personnel
• Plan shifts, workforce deployment, and resource allocation to support uninterrupted operations
• Ensure accurate production data, KPI monitoring, and operational performance reporting
• Coordinate with senior management, contractors, and support functions to achieve operational goals

Requirements:

• Technical background in mining, mechanical engineering, or industrial maintenance
• 5–10 years’ experience in mechanized or industrial operations
• Strong hands-on knowledge of heavy mining equipment and mobile fleets
• Proven leadership experience in demanding operational environments, preferably in Africa
• Solid experience in operational optimization, stock control, and quality processes
• Strong analytical, reporting, and systems capability (MS Office; ERP/CMMS an advantage)
• High commitment to HSE standards, discipline, and operational integrity
• Professional fluency in French and English; local languages a strong advantage
• Local Guinean residents are encouraged to apply.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Competitive fixed salary plus performance-based bonus
• Company vehicle with dedicated work driver
• Accommodation provided near the mining site
• Clear career progression up to Operations Director
• Opportunity to grow within an international mining services group with structured, German-led standards
• Direct exposure to and impact on large-scale mining operations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

If you wish to apply for the position, please visit www.mining-recruitment-jobs.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.

CA Global Headhunters a été mandaté par ATIDI pour recruter pour ce poste. Pour plus d’informations sur ATIDI, veuillez visiter leur site web www.atidi.africa. Si vous remplissez les conditions minimales et souhaitez postuler, veuillez soumettre votre candidature directement auprès de CA Global Headhunters.

Numéro de référence : SRCE06

Mission

L’analyste du risque politique a pour charge d’identifier et de superviser l’évolution de risques politiques pouvant affecter le commerce et les investissements en Afrique, et de proposer des mesures d’atténuation de ces risques. Le candidat retenu devra fournir des rapports exhaustifs sur les transactions, les risques souverains et sous-souverains ainsi que les évolutions géopolitiques qui pourraient impacter le portefeuille d’assurance d’ATIDI. Le candidat retenu doit démontrer une connaissance et une expérience approfondies du marché ouest-africain (anglophone comme francophone) et être bilingue (anglais-français).

Principales tâches et responsabilités:

Identification et analyse du risque :

• Evaluer de manière exhaustive le risque politique sur chaque marché d’ATIDI, en analysant des facteurs tels que la stabilité des institutions gouvernementales et des politiques mises en œuvre, les risques d’expropriation, la violence politique, les risques liés à la réglementation, la solvabilité de l’Etat et les risques de défaut de paiement.
• Analyser la structuration des transactions et évaluer les risques liés aux montages financiers, au financement du commerce, des projets et des infrastructures afin d’identifier les risques politiques et commerciaux, de mettre en place des mesures de mitigation et d’assurer la bonne gestion de l’exposition d’ATIDI à ces risques.
• Évaluer le risque de crédit souverain en incorporant les perspectives des agences de notation, la soutenabilité de la dette et la vulnérabilité fiscale.
• Analyser les contrats d’investissement, les accords de prêt, les garanties souveraines et sous-souveraines et les instruments de gestion de la dette pour en évaluer la solvabilité, les risques et les cas de non-paiement potentiels.
• Développer et tenir à jour la notation du risque de chaque marché d’ATIDI, mettre en place des modèles d’évaluation des risques politiques et des indicateurs d’alerte incorporant les tendances macroéconomiques, la stabilité fiscale, les risques sectoriels, la stabilité financières et les risques liés à la gouvernance.
• Utiliser des modèles d’analyse quantitative et qualitative pour évaluer les risques liés aux transactions et aux pays, en conformité avec les axes stratégiques d’ATIDI.

Appui à la Souscription et au risque portefeuille :

• Fournir des évaluations des risques aux équipes de souscription, évaluer la structuration des produits d’assurance offerts par ATIDI, notamment l’assurance des risques politiques, l’assurance crédit et les garanties des investissements.
• Assister dans la structuration, la tarification et le choix des polices de couverture afin d’aligner chaque transaction avec les axes stratégiques et les plafonds déterminés par ATIDI.
• Suivre l’évolution des profiles des emprunteurs souverains, sous-souverains et institutionnels, identifier les risques émergents et fournir des stratégies d’atténuation des risques appropriées.
• Contribuer aux tests de résistance, à l’analyse de scénarios et aux simulations de risques pour quantifier l’impact de chocs politiques et économiques sur le portefeuille d’ATIDI.
• Appuyer les équipes juridiques et en charge du recouvrement pour analyser les situations de défaut de paiement effectives ou potentielles émanant de risques politiques (non-respect de contrats, non-convertibilité de devises, expropriation ou défaut de paiement des Etats).
• Participer aux tests de résistance, à l’analyse de scénarios et à la planification de mesures de contingence pour les situations potentielles de défaut de recouvrement et les risques systémiques.

Géopolitique et économie :

• Suivre et interpréter les tendances géopolitiques, les changements réglementaires, les politiques commerciales, les élections et les évolutions économiques internationales qui pourraient affecter le portefeuille d’ATIDI.
• Entretenir des relations avec les agences gouvernementales, les agences de notation, les fournisseurs d’évaluation des risques, les banques multilatérales et les institutions de financement du développement.
• Fournir régulièrement des rapports sur les risques politiques et économiques à la direction et aux souscripteurs.

Engagement avec les parties prenantes et conseil :

• Conseiller la direction et les équipes en charge de la souscription quant aux implications des risques politiques sur les transactions.
• Développer et entretenir des relations avec les représentants gouvernementaux, les fournisseurs d’évaluation des risques, les assureurs, les institutions de financement du développement et les institutions multilatérales.
• Représenter ATIDI dans des événements.

Compétences :

• Être titulaire d’un Masters en gestion, en économie ou domaine similaire.
• Être titulaire d’un Bachelor en économie, commerce, business, finances, banque, assurance ou domaine similaire.
• Être membre d’associations professionnelles reconnues, de préférence CFA et ou FRM.
• Justifier d’au moins cinq ans d’expérience en analyse du risque politique, évaluation du risque transactionnel, montages financiers ou analyse des risques souverains, de préférence au sein d’un assureur, une banque de développement, une institution multilatérale, une banque centrale ou un fournisseur de services financiers.
• Avoir une expérience solide en matière de montage de financement du commerce, de financement de projets, de prêts souverains et d’analyse de risque crédit.
• Avoir une expérience en matière d’analyse de montages d’investissements complexes, de garanties souveraines, d’instruments de dette et de mécanismes de partage de risque.
• Une connaissance approfondie du contexte politique, économique et réglementaire africain et une expérience en analyses des risques pays et des notations souveraines.
• Une expérience en matière collaboration avec les fournisseurs d’assurance pour les risques politiques, les agences de crédit à l’exportation, les institutions financières multilatérales ou les fournisseurs de garanties est un atout.
• Le candidat DOIT démontrer une connaissance approfondie des marchés ouest-africains (francophones et anglophones) et avoir travaillé sur ou dans ces marchés).
• Avoir des compétences avancées en matière de modèles financiers et d’analyse des risques, notamment les tests de résistance, l’analyse de scénarios et de modélisation des risques macroéconomiques.
• Avoir des compétences exceptionnelles en matière de résolution de problèmes, notamment grâce à l’interprétation de données politiques, économiques et financières complexes.
• Avoir de fortes compétences en matière de structuration de transactions et mise en place de mesures de mitigation des risques, y compris une expertise en optimisation des crédits, en assurance des risques politiques et en mécanismes de transfert des risques financiers.
• Avoir des compétences excellentes en communication verbale et écrite, capable de produire des rapports, des présentations et des briefings sur les risques de haute qualité.
• Maîtriser les outils d’évaluation des risques, de modélisation financière et des bases de données économiques.
• Être capable de travailler dans un environnement multiculturel et avec plusieurs départements.
• Être disposé à voyager.
• Être bilingue français-anglais.
• Démontrer les valeurs d’ATIDI - unicité des objectifs, approche axée sur les parties prenantes, efficacité et créativité.

Avantages et informations contractuelles :

• Contrat renouvelable de 3 ans
• Disposé(e) et capable de se relocaliser en Côte d’Ivoire
• Seuls les candidats qualifiés sont encouragés à postuler

Date de clôture : 18 février 2026

Veuillez soumettre une lettre de motivation, un formulaire d’historique personnel, un CV, ainsi que les détails de votre package de rémunération actuel et les coordonnées de trois personnes de référence à : atidi-recruitment@caglobalint.com

Veuillez visiter www.caglobalint.com pour plus d’opportunités passionnantes.

CA Global Finance

Reference Number: AK24

Job Description:

Our client, a leading international operator delivering mining, industrial and infrastructure projects across Africa, is seeking an experienced Contract Manager – Africa to join their team. This is a senior role responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle across complex, multi-country projects. The position requires a strong commercial professional with proven expertise in EPC/EPCM contracts, FIDIC frameworks, claims management, and contractual risk mitigation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full contractual lifecycle of mining, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Africa.
• Draft, negotiate, and administer major contracts (EPC, EPCM, O&M, services, etc.)
• Identify, analyse, and manage contractual, commercial, and financial risks.
• Develop, implement, and monitor claims, variations, and dispute strategies.
• Ensure contractual compliance with local and international legal requirements.
• Support project teams with schedule, cost, payment, and penalty management.
• Lead contractual relationships with partners, suppliers, subcontractors, and authorities.
• Prepare and deliver contractual reports for senior management.
• Contribute to the development and upskilling of local teams in contract management best practices.

Qualification and Skill:

• Minimum Master’s Degree in Engineering, Civil Engineering, Energy, Business Law, Project Management
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in contract management on large-scale projects
• Strong experience in complex, multi-country project environments
• Proven expertise in FIDIC, PMBOK, and EPC / EPCM / PPP / PPA / BOOT contracts
• Advanced skills in negotiation, risk management, claims, and dispute resolution (mediation, arbitration, litigation).
• Fluent in both French and English (oral and written) is mandatory.

Benefits and Contractual Information:

• Competitive salary package
• 6/3 Rotation system
• Expat benefits

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.

Reference Number: 059-2101KV

Job Description:

Our client, a reputable international mining group with operations across Africa, is seeking a Senior Exploration Geologist with a strong gold exploration background to support and advance exploration programs across its operating sites. The role will focus on the planning, execution, and interpretation of exploration activities on active or advanced-stage gold projects, with direct involvement in drilling programs and geological modelling.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and supervise gold exploration programs (soil sampling, mapping, trenching, RC and diamond drilling)
• Interpret geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to define and prioritize targets
• Supervise drilling contractors and ensure QA/QC compliance for sampling and logging
• Conduct detailed core and RC logging, sampling, and data validation
• Contribute to resource definition and geological modelling
• Prepare technical reports, exploration updates, and recommendations for management
• Ensure exploration activities comply with HSE, environmental, and company standards
• Work closely with site teams to integrate exploration with ongoing operations

Experience and Skills:

• Degree in Geology (BSc required; MSc preferred)
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in exploration geology, with a strong focus on gold
• Proven experience on operational or producing mine sites
• Solid exposure to RC and diamond drilling programs
• Experience in high-risk, demanding environments
• Strong geological interpretation and reporting skills
• French-speaking preferred; strong English required
• Previous experience in Africa is a strong advantage

Contractual Information:

• Attractive Salary
• FIFO 6/3

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: AK22

Job Description:

Our client, a major mining operation, seeks an experienced Senior Drill and Blast Mining Engineer to oversee and coordinate all drill and blast activities under short‑term mine planning. The role includes developing blast designs, optimizing blasting parameters, ensuring compliance with safety standards, training junior engineers, and contributing to production planning and cost control.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all HSE policies, procedures and regulations with commitment to Zero Harm.
• Use geological, survey and mine planning data to produce blast masters, designs, timing and drill patterns.
• Collaborate with senior planning engineers to develop executable blast plans aligned with equipment capacity.
• Optimize blasting parameters (burden/spacing, hole depth, shot timing) to improve fragmentation and wall control.
• Ensure alignment of drill and blast plans with short-, medium- and long-term mining strategies.
• Prepare monthly drill and blast cost reconciliations and forecasts.
• Assist in drill & blast budgeting and operational cost reviews.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and lead training, coaching and mentoring of junior staff.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Minimum BSc Degree in Mining Engineering.
• 5+ years drill & blast experience in hard‑rock open‑pit operations.
• Experience with large open‑pit operations using excavators and large trucks.
• Proficiency in drill and blast design software (Surpac, Deswik, ShotPlus)
• Experience training, mentoring and developing junior personnel.
• Valid driving licence and ability to operate in rough terrain.
• Possession of blasting licence/ticket.
• Experience managing contractors.

Benefits:

• Market related salary with benefits
• FIFO benefits
• Career progression opportunities

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.

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by ATIDI to recruit for this position. For more information on ATIDI please visit their website www.atidi.africa. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.

Reference Number: SRCE06

Nature and Scope:

The Political Risk Analyst is responsible for assessing, monitoring and mitigating political risks affecting trade and investment across Africa. The successful candidate will provide in-depth risk assessments related to transactions, sovereign and sub-sovereign risks and geopolitical developments that could impact ATIDI’s insurance portfolio. The candidate MUST have in depth knowledge and working experience/ exposure to West African markets (Francophone and Anglophone West Africa) and be bilingual (Fluency in French & English).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment and Analysis:
  • Conduct comprehensive country and political risk assessments across ATIDI’s operational markets, analysing factors such as government stability, policy uncertainty, expropriation risks, political violence, regulatory risks dynamics, and sovereign creditworthiness and default risk.
  • Analyse transaction structures and assess transaction risks in structured finance, trade finance, project finance, and infrastructure investments, to identify political and credit risk exposures, ensuring proper risk mitigation and ensuring ATIDI’s risk exposure is well managed.
  • Evaluate sovereign credit risk, incorporating country risk ratings, debt sustainability analysis, and fiscal vulnerabilities.
  • Analyse investment contracts, loan agreements, sovereign and sub-sovereign guarantees, and debt instruments to assess creditworthiness, potential risk exposure and potential claim scenarios.
  • Develop and maintain country risk ratings, political risk models and early warning indicators, incorporating macroeconomic trends, fiscal stability, sectoral risks, financial stability metrics and governance risks.
  • Use quantitative and qualitative models to measure transaction and country-level risks, ensuring alignment with ATIDI’s risk appetite.

• Underwriting and Portfolio Risk Support:
  • Provide political risk intelligence to underwriting teams, supporting the assessment and structuring of ATIDI’s risk insurance products, including political risk insurance (PRI), trade credit insurance, and investment guarantees.
  • Assist in policy structuring, risk pricing, and coverage determination, ensuring transactions align with ATIDI’s risk appetite and exposure limits.
  • Monitor sovereign, sub-sovereign, and corporate borrower risk profiles, identifying emerging risks and recommending appropriate risk-mitigation strategies.
  • Contribute to stress testing, scenario analysis, and risk simulation models to quantify the impact of political and economic shocks on ATIDI’s portfolio.
  • Work with claims and legal teams to analyse potential or actual claims arising from political risk events (e.g., contract breaches, currency inconvertibility, expropriation, and sovereign defaults).
  • Support stress testing, scenario analysis, and contingency planning for potential claims events and systemic risks.

• Geopolitical & Economic Intelligence:
  • Track and interpret geopolitical trends, regulatory changes, trade policies, elections, and international economic developments affecting ATIDI’s insurance portfolio.
  • Maintain relationships with government agencies, rating agencies, risk intelligence providers, multilateral banks, and DFIs to enhance risk intelligence.
  • Provide periodic political and economic risk reports, dashboards, and briefings to senior leadership and underwriting teams.

• Stakeholder Engagement and Advisory:
  • Provide advisory support to underwriting, investments, and senior management on political and transaction risk implications.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with government representatives, risk intelligence providers, insurers, DFIs, and multilateral financial institutions.
  • Represent ATIDI in industry events, policy forums, and risk management conferences.

Role Specifications:

• A master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration (MBA) or related field.
• A bachelor’s degree in economics, Commerce, Business, Finance, Banking or Insurance related field.
• Membership in recognised professional associations, preferably CFA and/or FRM.
• A minimum of five (5) years in political risk analysis, transaction risk assessment, structured finance, or sovereign risk analysis preferably in an insurer, development bank, multilateral institution, Central Bank or financial services firm.
• Strong expertise in structured trade finance, project finance, sovereign lending, and corporate credit risk analysis.
• Proven ability to analyse complex investment structures, sovereign guarantees, debt instruments, and risk-sharing mechanisms.
• Deep understanding of African political, economic, and regulatory landscapes, with experience in country risk analysis and sovereign cr A Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration (MBA) or related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree in economics, Commerce, Business, Finance, Banking or Insurance related field.
• Membership in recognised professional associations, preferably CFA and/or FRM.
• A minimum of five (5) years in political risk analysis, transaction risk assessment, structured finance, or sovereign risk analysis preferably in an insurer, development bank, multilateral institution, Central Bank or financial services firm.
• Strong expertise in structured trade finance, project finance, sovereign lending and corporate credit risk analysis.
• Proven ability to analyse complex investment structures, sovereign guarantees, debt instruments and risk-sharing mechanisms.
• Deep understanding of African political, economic and regulatory landscapes, with experience in country risk analysis and sovereign credit ratings.
• Experience working with political risk insurance, export credit agencies (ECAs), multilateral financial institutions or investment guarantee providers is a strong advantage.
• The candidate MUST have in depth knowledge and working experience/ exposure to West African markets (Francophone and Anglophone West Africa).
• Advanced financial modelling and risk assessment capabilities, particularly in stress testing, scenario analysis and macroeconomic risk modelling.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex political, economic and financial data.
• Strong transaction structuring and risk mitigation skills, including expertise in credit enhancement, political risk insurance and financial risk transfer mechanisms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, presentations and risk briefings.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools, financial modelling software, and economic databases.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel across African countries as and when required.
• Fluency in written and spoken French and English
• Demonstrate ATIDI's core values - unity of purpose, customer first approach, integrity, getting it first the right time and creativity.
• edit ratings.
• Experience working with political risk insurance, export credit agencies (ECAs), multilateral financial institutions, or investment guarantee providers is a strong advantage.
• Advanced financial modelling and risk assessment capabilities, particularly in stress testing, scenario analysis, and macroeconomic risk modelling.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex political, economic, and financial data.
• Strong transaction structuring and risk mitigation skills, including expertise in credit enhancement, political risk insurance, and financial risk transfer mechanisms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, presentations, and risk briefings.
• Proficiency in risk assessment tools, financial modelling software, and economic databases.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel across African countries as and when required.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of French will be an added advantage; and
• Demonstrate ATIDI's core values - unity of purpose, customer first approach, integrity, getting it first the right time and creativity.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 3-year renewable contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Ivory Coast
• Only qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 18th of February 2026

Please submit an Application Letter, Personal History Form, CV, plus details of your current remuneration package along with the details of three referees to atidi-recruitment@caglobalint.com

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CA Global Finance

Job Description:

Our client, a global mining services company, is seeking a General Manager – Marketing & Communications to lead all internal and external communications to strengthen the Group’s brand and support business growth through strategic marketing, stakeholder engagement, and media relations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement corporate communication and brand strategy.
• Manage digital presence, social media, and public relations.
• Support Business Development with marketing materials and campaigns.
• Coordinate crisis communication and corporate announcements.
• Ensure consistent messaging across regions and business units.
• Oversee internal communication to enhance employee engagement.
• Manage external agencies and communication budgets.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree in Marketing, Communications or Business.
• 10 + years in corporate communications, preferably in industrial or engineering sectors.
• Strong strategic communication, creative problem-solving, and effective stakeholder management skills.
• Proven leadership ability with the capacity to respond decisively and calmly in high-pressure or crisis situations.

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

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Lucia Baeza

Executive 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

Reference Number: 058-1712KV

Job Description:

Our client, a global mining services company, is seeking a General Manager, experienced in Commercial & Contract Compliance, to ensure sound commercial governance and contract compliance across all projects and regions. Provides leadership on contract negotiation, risk management, and dispute resolution to protect the Group’s commercial interests.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the administration of all client and vendor contracts.
• Develop and enforce commercial policies, procedures and templates.
• Support bid and tender reviews to ensure risk is properly assessed.
• Lead negotiations for major contracts, claims and variations.
• Monitor contractual obligations and identify non-compliance risks.
• Collaborate with Finance and Legal on dispute resolution and claims management.
• Train operations staff in contract and commercial awareness.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• Degree in Law, Commerce or Quantity Surveying; MBA or Chartered status preferred.
• 10 + years in contract/commercial management within engineering or mining services.
• Negotiation
• Legal and financial literacy
• Risk awareness
• Integrity
• Attention to detail.

KPI’s:

• Contract compliance rate
• Claims resolved
• Dispute cycle time
• Commercial audit results
• Client retention.

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Kerrin van Schalkwyk

Executive Talent Consultant           

CA Mining

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Reference: DSS11 - MP

Job Description:

Our client, renowned in the mining industry, is seeking a qualified and experienced Resource Mines Geologist to support mine planning and ore extraction through accurate geological mapping, sampling, grade control, and data interpretation. The role will ensure precise ore body definition, maintain strong communication with mining and processing teams, and provide timely geological guidance to optimize resource recovery and ore quality. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant geology qualification, have proven mining experience, and be proficient in geological modeling software while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:  

• Promote a strong safety culture by leading prestart briefings and enforcing HSE procedures.
• Support accurate iron ore resource estimation through geological and block model development.
• Mentor junior geologists in modeling, geostatistics, and technical best practices.
• Oversee timely and accurate resource reporting and LOM documentation.
• Maintain reconciliation models to track mine-to-mill performance and resource accuracy.
• Identify mineralization controls and assist exploration with drill target generation.
• Implement effective grade control processes to optimize ore extraction and reduce dilution.
• Provide geological guidance to mining and processing teams for informed decisions.
• Participate in incident investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Manage small operational projects or studies to company standards.
• Deliver training programs to enhance team capability and performance.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field (master’s preferred)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in mine geology, resource modelling, or grade control in iron ore or similar mining environments
• Strong skills in geological interpretation, resource estimation, and modelling (Datamine, Leapfrog, Surpac, Vulcan)
• Proven ability to produce accurate and reliable geological reports
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing junior staff
• Strong problem-solving and technical decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective teamwork, collaboration, and organizational skills

Benefits and Contractual information

• competitive salary package

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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.

Chief Mine Geologist (Mining / Geology / Mining Geology / Mineral Resources / Open Pit / Bulk Commodities) – Sierra Leone

Reference Number: AR013

Job Description:

One of our Global leading clients based in the Northern Province of Sierra Leone is in search for a Chief Mine Geologist to join their team. The role requires managing all geological functions on a mine, including resource evaluation, geological modeling, and mine planning support. Oversees exploration programs, ensures compliance with reporting standards (SAMREC/JORC), and maintains geological databases and more.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage geologists, technicians, and contractors; oversee daily geological activities aligned with mine plans.
• Grade Control: Ensure accurate sampling, logging, and ore-waste delineation; maintain ore quality for processing.
• Resource & Reserve Estimation: Supervise data collection and interpretation for resource modeling; assist with JORC/NI 43-101 compliant reporting.
• Geological Modelling: Manage geological models using Surpac, Leapfrog, or Vulcan; produce block models and reconciliations.
• Reporting: Generate regular geological reports and provide insights for production and planning.
• Exploration & Drilling: Design and manage near-mine exploration and infill drilling programs; integrate new data into operational plans.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure geological operations meet safety, environmental, and statutory requirements; promote a safety-first culture.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with mine planning, production, metallurgy, and environmental teams; provide geological input for strategic planning.
• Training & Development: Conduct training programs for junior staff; facilitate skills development and knowledge transfer to build team capacity.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in Geology or MBA will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in mining geology, preferably in iron ore operations.
• At least 3–5 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of grade control systems, exploration and resource modelling.
• Proficient in geological software (e.g., Surpac, Leapfrog, Vulcan, Datamine).
• Familiarity with geological QA/QC and reporting standards (e.g., JORC, NI 43-101).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Excellent Computer analysis skills and in-depth knowledge of modern geological software; Surpac, Leapfrog, Vulcan, or Datamine. 
• Practical knowledge in the use of spreadsheet and database software packages.
• Chartered or Registered Professional Geologist accreditation.
• Knowledge of mine planning and reconciliation processes.
• Experience in bulk commodities, particularly hematite or magnetite iron ore.
• Strong analytical and data management capabilities.
• Ability and experience in training, coaching, and mentoring subordinate personnel. Institute and manage skills and technological transfer for effective succession planning.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with people of diverse cultures.
• Must possess a valid driving license and can drive in rough terrain.

Benefits:

• Full time employment
• Competitive Package

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Angelique Russell

Senior Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

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Job Description:
Our client, a major mining operation, is seeking an experienced Powerhouse Engineer to join its operations in West Africa. The Powerhouse Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance and reliability of power generation systems and automation infrastructure at a mining site. This role involves managing preventive and corrective maintenance for diesel engines and auxiliary systems, overseeing PLC and SCADA programming, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems in a high-demand environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule and execute preventive and corrective maintenance for power plant diesel engines and auxiliary systems.
• Conduct periodic overhauls for dual-fuel engines and ensure compliance with OEM standards.
• Develop, test, and maintain Siemens S7-300 PLC programs; configure ET200SP remote I/O stations.
• Configure and integrate SCADA systems (AVEVA), including tags, alarms, trends, and graphics for plant monitoring.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC/SCADA faults, communication issues, and hardware failures; maintain redundancy for system reliability.
• Supervise electrical and mechanical teams, ensuring timely execution of work orders and spare parts management.
• Maintain accurate records in CMMS systems and prepare detailed maintenance reports.
• Enforce EHS standards, conduct risk assessments (JSA), and ensure compliance with lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff, fostering skills development and knowledge transfer.

Qualification and Skill:

• Minimum HND/Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• At least 7 years’ experience in power plant or heavy industry maintenance, with proven leadership in CMMS-based programs.
• Expertise in diesel engine operations, electromechanical systems, PLC/SCADA troubleshooting, and maintenance techniques.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.
• Proficiency in electrical wiring design, relay calibration, and interpreting engineering drawings.

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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.