Mining Recruitment in Africa

Reference Number: DGS-021

Job Description:

Our client, a leading mining company in South Africa, is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Financial Controller to join their leadership team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the finance function by ensuring accurate financial and management reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, overseeing taxation and regulatory compliance, and providing strategic financial support to operational and executive management. The role will also drive budgeting, forecasting, integrated business planning, Life of Mine (LOM) evaluations, financial modelling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong mining industry experience to contribute to the financial performance and long-term success of a major mining operation in South Africa.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results to corporate management, shareholders, lenders, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Lead the preparation and review of annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and company policies.
• Coordinate external audits and support all statutory reporting requirements.
• Oversee general ledger integrity, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with mine management, engineering, geology, processing, and operational teams to support business performance and reporting requirements.
• Lead the annual Integrated Business Planning process across mining, processing, maintenance, exploration, and administration functions, including budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Monitor budget performance, investigate significant variances, and support cost optimisation initiatives.
• Lead the financial component of Life of Mine (LOM) planning and long-term financial modelling activities.
• Collaborate with technical services, geology, mine planning, and operations teams to align financial assumptions with production plans.
• Evaluate project economics, including NPV, IRR, payback periods, and long-term cash flow projections.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses relating to commodity prices, operating costs, grade profiles, recovery rates, and capital investments.
• Support strategic planning processes, feasibility studies, expansion projects, acquisitions, and business development opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all direct and indirect tax obligations, including corporate income tax, provisional tax, royalties, transfer pricing, and deferred tax accounting requirements.
• Manage relationships with tax authorities, external auditors, and tax advisors.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess the impact on the business.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and company policies.
• Support internal audit engagements and implement audit recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members to achieve departmental objectives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
• Build strong working relationships with operational, technical, and corporate stakeholders.

Requirements: Qualification and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CA(SA), ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent will be highly advantageous.
• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role within the mining sector.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, taxation, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and mining industry financial practices.
• Proven experience in mine costing, financial modelling, and Life of Mine planning.
• Experience evaluating capital projects and preparing investment analyses.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Experience managing external audits, tax compliance, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Advanced financial modelling, analytical, and reporting capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic operational environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and business partnering.

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

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

Daniel Scholtemeyer
Executive Talent Consultant
CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful; however, your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Reference Number: 591-2407LH

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a GCC qualified Plant Engineer with experience in nase metals plant maintenance to join their team on site in the Northern Cape, South Africa.

This role is responsible for managing the asset care management system in accordance with applicable engineering standards, legislative requirements, and client specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Lead work allocation and operational–engineering integration to meet client needs, service targets, and maximise plant availability
• Ensure full compliance with legal, safety, and engineering standards while providing technical support to minimise risk
• Develop, implement, and optimise maintenance strategies through planning, performance analysis, and continuous improvement
• Plan and coordinate major shutdowns, resources, and external partnerships to support operational efficiency
• Oversee project delivery end-to-end, including technical documentation, procurement, design review, construction, and commissioning
• Manage budgets and financial planning to ensure cost control and alignment with organisational objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate technologies and ensure quality standards are met
• Set performance targets and lead team development, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture
• Budgeting and cost control.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Mines and Works.
• 5 years’ experience as an appointed Engineer in base metals or similar processing plants.
• Professional registration advantageous.
• Well-versed in legal compliance.
• Technical risk management experience.
• Asset and project management experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control.
• Computer literate on MS Office.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent contract.
• Relocation required.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Leanne Laas at 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.

Mine Planning Superintendent (Mining / LOM / Deswik / Open Pit / Medium to Short term planning) – Johannesburg

Reference Number: AR025

Job Description:

One of our longstanding clients is currently in search for a Mine Planning Superintendent to join their team. The Mine Planning Superintendent is a hands-on leadership professional responsible for mentoring, coaching, and developing a team of mine planning specialists while providing technical support to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective mining operations.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule mining activities in line with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Develop cost-effective mine plans to achieve production targets.
• Lead mine planning projects and manage LOM, medium and short-term schedules.
• Oversee mining budgets, forecasts, and strategic planning cycles.
• Monitor compliance with approved mine plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with operations and contractors to ensure dump construction meets design and budget requirements.
• Review and optimize dump designs based on operational performance.
• Coach, train, and develop the mine planning team.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Mining Engineer with 8+ years' metalliferous mining experience.
• Five-ten years open pit mining experience, with at least three years in a senior technical role.
• Proven contractor management experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Surpac, Vulcan, Deswik, and Alastri.
• Experience in LOM, medium-, and short-term mine planning.
• Ability to mentor and develop engineering teams.
• Strong mine planning and ROM production expertise.
• Budgeting, cost optimization, and commercial/contractor management.
• Mine-to-Mill reconciliation and operational performance improvement.
• Travel to sites as required - To spend 1 week per month in the DRC
• Bachelor in Mine Engineering
• Valid Driving License

Benefits:

• A comprehensive compensation package.
• Full time employment.
• Reporting to Principal – Mine Technical Services

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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.

Regional Business Service Partner (Mining / Operations / Business Improvement) – Johannesburg

Reference Number: AR024

Job Description:

One of our longstanding clients is currently in search for a Regional Business Service Partner to join their team.

The individual will serve as the regional coordination and escalation point for Global Business Services in Africa, ensuring global standards, governance and compliance are upheld while enabling effective, timely and trusted business services support to African operations. The role evaluates regional service demand and recommends optimal service placement, delivery model and governance approach to balance local complexity with efficiency, scalability and enterprise consistency.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the single in-time-zone escalation and coordination point between African operations and Global Business Services.
• Coordinate resolution of service issues across GBS, Enterprise functions and sites to meet agreed service levels.
• Enable adherence to global business process standards, controls and governance requirements.
• Assess regional service demand and develop fact-based recommendations on optimal service placement.
• Conduct an as-is review of processes, regulatory requirements, and complexity drivers across African operations (including Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Payroll & Master Data to inform service placement decisions.
• Develop and maintain a stakeholder and engagement map, and regional issues register to support coordination and escalation.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with site, regional and enterprise stakeholders.
• Support business services aspects of portfolio changes and asset transitions in Africa.
• Represent the Africa region in the Business Services and Compliance network forums, providing visibility of regional service performance, escalations and issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.  
• Demonstrate behaviours that are aligned with the companies Values and Code of Conduct at all times.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Strong business acumen – balances compliance, efficiency, and customer value
• Analytical, structured, data-driven decision maker
• Influences stakeholders effectively without direct authority
• Strong shared services (GBS) and governance expertise
• Multi-country experience with cross-cultural awareness (Africa focus)
• ERP exposure with proven change and resistance management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Global Business Services/Shared Services professional certifications desirable
• Travel to sites as required

Benefits:

• A comprehensive compensation package plus benefits
• Full time employment.
• Roster 5/2
• Reporting to Head of Business Services

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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.

Job Description:

Our client, a large African maritime and logistics company, is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Agency Manager to lead its operations in Guinea-Bissau. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for the country's financial performance, operational excellence, customer relationships, regulatory compliance, and people leadership. The successful candidate must be fluent in Portuguese and have proven experience within the maritime, shipping or logistics industry.

Responsibilities:

• Own full country P&L performance, including revenue growth, profitability, EBITDA and cash flow.
• Drive the effective utilisation of ERP systems, reporting tools and digital business platforms to improve operational performance.
• Ensure full compliance with local legislation, corporate governance standards and company policies.
• Support HSQE implementation while promoting operational excellence across shipping, logistics and related business functions.
• Lead, mentor and develop high-performing multidisciplinary management teams.
• Establish clear performance objectives, KPIs and accountability frameworks throughout the organisation.
• Drive employee engagement, succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline and commercial accountability.

Qualification and Skill:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Extensive senior management experience with full P&L responsibility within the logistics, maritime, freight forwarding, shipping or related service industries.
• Previous experience working within Africa and multicultural, emerging-market environments.
• Strong understanding of commercial, financial and operational management principles.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing cross-functional management teams.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and corporate risk management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, reporting platforms and digital business tools.
• Fluency in Portuguese is essential.

Benefits and Contractual Information:

• Expat Residential 

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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.

Job Description:

Our client, a large maritime and logistics company, is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Agency Manager to lead its operations in Madagascar. Reporting directly to the Group CEO, the successful candidate will be responsible for the country's financial performance, operational excellence, customer relationships, regulatory compliance, and people leadership. The successful candidate must be fluent in French and have proven experience within the maritime, shipping or logistics industry.

Responsibilities:

• Own full country P&L performance, including revenue growth, profitability, EBITDA and cash flow.
• Develop and execute country strategy, annual budgets and business plans aligned with group objectives.
• Monitor pricing strategies, margins, cost structures, working capital, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cash flow performance.
• Identify, assess and mitigate financial, commercial and operational risks across the business.
• Drive business development initiatives by identifying market opportunities and establishing competitive commercial advantages.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, government authorities, regulators and strategic partners.
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical customer, operational and commercial matters.
• Ensure high standards of operational performance, service delivery, compliance, efficiency and risk management across all business functions.

Qualification and Skill:

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Business, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Extensive senior management experience with full P&L responsibility within the logistics, maritime, freight forwarding, shipping or related service industries.
• Previous experience working within Africa and multicultural, emerging-market environments.
• Strong understanding of commercial, financial and operational management principles.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing cross-functional management teams.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and corporate risk management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, reporting platforms and digital business tools.
• Fluency in French is essential.

Benefits and Contractual Information:

• Expat Residential

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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.

Reference Number: 085-2007KV

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to provide technical leadership for district-scale exploration programmes targeting sediment-hosted copper and magmatic nickel systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for integrating multidisciplinary geoscientific datasets, developing robust geological models, generating and prioritising exploration targets, and delivering technically sound exploration programmes from concept through drill testing. The role combines technical geoscientific leadership with disciplined operational execution, ensuring the safe, efficient and effective delivery of remote exploration programmes while working closely with technical specialists, contractors, government stakeholders and joint venture partners to achieve Discovery objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead district-scale exploration programmes from concept generation through drill testing to support Discovery objectives.
• Integrate geological, structural, geophysical and geochemical datasets to develop robust geological models and exploration targets.
• Generate, evaluate and prioritise exploration targets using sound geoscientific interpretation and mineral systems thinking.
• Develop exploration strategies, work programmes, budgets and schedules aligned with project objectives.
• Plan, supervise and optimise drilling programmes, including target definition, logging, sampling and QA/QC.
• Ensure the integrity, quality and governance of geological data, databases and exploration information.
• Prepare and present high-quality technical reports, geological interpretations and presentations to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical inputs from geology, geophysics, geochemistry and external consultants.
• Manage exploration contractors, laboratories and service providers to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective programme delivery.
• Monitor exploration budgets, forecasts and project performance to achieve technical and commercial objectives.
• Identify, assess and mitigate technical, operational and project risks throughout the exploration lifecycle.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, government authorities, joint venture partners and local communities.
• Promote safe, environmentally responsible and compliant exploration practices in line with company standards.
• Mentor and develop Project Geologists and Discovery Geologists while fostering a collaborative, high-performing technical team.
• Drive Discovery outcomes through technical geoscientific leadership, disciplined operational execution and continuous improvement.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Geosciences or related discipline (essential).
• Minimum 10 years' exploration geology experience, including at least 3 years in a field leadership role.
• Proven experience planning and executing multidisciplinary exploration programmes.
• Strong understanding of sediment-hosted copper mineral systems and economic geology.
• Demonstrated experience integrating geological, structural, geophysical and geochemical datasets.
• Strong geological mapping, interpretation and target generation capability.
• Experience with geological modelling software including Leapfrog, Micromine or equivalent.
• Advanced GIS capability (ArcGIS Pro preferred).
• Experience with acQuire, ioGAS or equivalent geological database systems (advantageous).

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.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an accomplished Group Finance Director to lead the Group's strategic finance function during a significant phase of growth and project development. This is a high-profile executive leadership role with a strong focus on capital raising, funding strategy, treasury management and financial governance, supporting the successful delivery of a large-scale mining project.

Working closely with the Executive Leadership Team, Board and key financial stakeholders, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the Group's funding strategy, leading debt and equity financing initiatives, managing banking and investor relationships, and optimising the Group's capital structure. The role will also oversee treasury across multiple jurisdictions, managing liquidity and multi-currency exposures while ensuring the Group is well-positioned to meet its strategic and operational objectives.

Beyond funding and treasury, the Finance Director will provide oversight of consolidated financial reporting, governance and risk management across the Group, ensuring robust financial controls, regulatory compliance and transparent reporting to shareholders, lenders and other stakeholders. This position plays a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making and driving the financial success of the organisation, making it an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded finance executive with extensive mining project finance and transaction experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead consolidated, IFRS-compliant financial statements and reliable Group-level reporting.
• Manage treasury and liquidity effectively across jurisdictions, minimizing multi-currency exposure risk.
• Advise on capital structure and funding strategy, maintaining strong lender confidence and full covenant compliance.
• Lead investor and lender negotiations and relationship management.
• Oversee cross-border tax strategy and compliance.
• Drive financial governance and internal controls, ensuring positive audit outcomes.
• Develop financial models, budgeting, and forecasting, with clear risk visibility to the Board.
• Provide financial due diligence and valuation support for investment decisions.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Chartered Accountant (CA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Minimum 15 years' post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within mining/resources or a related industry.
• Proven ability in bank funding negotiations and capital structuring, with a track record of maintaining investor and lender confidence.
• Deep understanding of treasury, IFRS, and cross-border tax and compliance frameworks, including international audit and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing multi-currency portfolios and funding operations in emerging markets, with strong currency exposure and liquidity risk management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong commitment to integrity, transparency, professionalism, and high ethical standards.
• Adaptive and decisive in dynamic financial environments.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Vivienne Gower at vgower@caminig.com

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Vivienne Gower

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-0021

Job Description:

Our client, a leading uranium mining operation in Central Africa, is seeking a qualified and motivated Logistics Superintendent to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and controlling the site logistics function, with a primary focus on the safe, compliant, and timely outbound transportation of uranium products, while also overseeing inbound freight and general site logistics activities. The role will ensure all shipments, permits, customs requirements, documentation, freight movements, service providers, and logistics costs are effectively managed in accordance with regulatory and operational requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to contribute to a major mining operation within a highly regulated and safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate end-to-end outbound logistics for uranium product shipments, from shipment readiness through to delivery confirmation.
• Ensure all logistics activities comply with safety, environmental, statutory, dangerous goods, radiation safety, customs, and site requirements.
• Manage export documentation, permits, customs requirements, shipment records, and delivery confirmations for product and sample movements.
• Coordinate with internal departments, service providers, clearing agents, transporters, and other logistics stakeholders.
• Oversee inbound freight movements for goods, equipment, spares, reagents, and other critical site requirements.
• Maintain logistics trackers and status reports covering shipment progress, documentation, risks, blockers, costs, and required actions.
• Supervise logistics personnel, ensuring work allocation, follow-up, process compliance, and knowledge transfer.
• Monitor logistics service provider performance to ensure delivery against agreed service levels.
• Assist with logistics cost control, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support operational planning through effective coordination of site logistics requirements.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Proven logistics experience within mining, chemicals, heavy industry, dangerous goods, cross-border freight, freight forwarding, clearing, or similar operational environments.
• Experience coordinating complex logistics activities across multiple internal departments and external service providers.
• Sound understanding of export documentation, customs processes, freight forwarding, clearing procedures, port operations, shipment tracking, and international transport requirements.
• Experience with dangerous goods logistics, radioactive material transportation, Class 7 movements, or African cross-border logistics will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, purchase orders, goods receipting, invoice follow-up, and logistics cost control processes.
• Strong Excel, reporting, tracker management, and document control skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Extensive EPCM project delivery experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related discipline will be advantageous.

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

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

Daniel Scholtemeyer

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Reference Number: DGS-0020

Job Description:

Our client, a leading mining company developing a major Platinum Group Metals (PGM) operation in Southern Africa, is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Concentrator to lead the successful delivery of a large-scale concentrator plant project.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall planning, execution, management, and delivery of the Concentrator Plant, ensuring project objectives are achieved safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The role will oversee all phases of project execution, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness while managing multidisciplinary project teams, EPCM partners, contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders.

Based primarily in Johannesburg, with extensive travel to the project site in Zimbabwe, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to play a key leadership role in a world-class mining development project.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of the Concentrator Project from detailed engineering through construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies to achieve approved scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Coordinate engineering activities, manage technical interfaces, and resolve complex multidisciplinary issues.
• Oversee procurement of critical equipment and manage EPCM consultants, contractors, suppliers, and contract performance.
• Direct construction planning and execution, ensuring compliance with project specifications, standards, and productivity targets.
• Lead commissioning activities, mechanical completion, system handovers, and operational readiness programs.
• Monitor project controls including cost, schedule, progress, forecasting, reporting, and change management processes.
• Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including executive management and operational teams.
• Facilitate project review meetings, decision-making forums, and cross-functional coordination activities.
• Champion a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with statutory, company, and project requirements.
• Promote quality management and continuous improvement throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review key project deliverables including schedules, progress reports, forecasts, risk registers, commissioning plans, and executive reporting documentation.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Chemical, or Mining Engineering.
• Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) highly advantageous.
• Professional registration with ECSA or an equivalent professional body advantageous.
• Valid passport with ability to travel internationally.
• Minimum 15 years' experience in mining project environments.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in senior project management roles.
• Proven experience delivering large concentrator or mineral processing plant projects.
• Extensive EPCM project delivery experience.
• Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong construction, commissioning, and operational readiness experience.
• Experience managing capital projects exceeding US$100 million advantageous.
• Platinum Group Metals (PGM) processing experience highly advantageous.
• Experience working in Africa and remote site environments advantageous.

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

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

Daniel Scholtemeyer

Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful, however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Reference Number: 590-1007LH

Job Description:

Our client, a leading supplier of earthmoving and mining equipment across Africa, is seeking an experienced Chinese Relationship Officer to act as the key liaison between Chinese-speaking customers and internal technical and commercial teams.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in heavy equipment dealerships servicing the mining and construction sectors. The successful candidate will combine technical understanding with exceptional client relationship and sales skills to support customers operating large mining and construction equipment fleets across Africa.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Chinese-speaking mining and contractor clients.
• Serve as the primary communication link between customers, internal departments and suppliers.
• Provide technical and commercial support throughout the equipment sales and aftermarket lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to grow equipment, parts and service business.
• Coordinate with workshop, parts and service teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Assist with quotations, contract negotiations and customer presentations.
• Support equipment commissioning, maintenance planning and technical discussions where required.
• Travel regularly to customer sites across Africa.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and resolve technical or commercial issues promptly.
• Maintain a strong understanding of customer operations, fleet performance and future equipment requirements.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Diesel Mechanics, or similar.
• Fluent Mandarin communication skills (essential).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the earthmoving equipment supporting the mining sector.
• Strong background in large HME OEM / dealer environments.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of mining HME.
• Proven experience in sales, key account management or customer relationship management.
• Strong commercial awareness and business development skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel across Africa as required.
• Self-motivated, organised and customer-focused.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 2 year renewable contract.
• FIFO rotation.

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.

Reference Number: 083-1007KV

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Specialist Advisor – Trackless Mobile Maintenance to provide technical leadership and specialist advisory support across its underground Drill & Blast and Load & Haul fleet. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will act as the site's principal technical authority on Epiroc drilling equipment and underground mobile machinery, driving equipment reliability, mentoring maintenance leadership, leading complex fault investigations, and improving long-term maintenance strategy and asset performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist technical leadership for underground Drill & Blast and Load & Haul equipment.
• Act as the technical authority for Epiroc Simba and Boomer drilling rigs.
• Coach and mentor the Trackless Mobile Maintenance Superintendent and supervisory teams.
• Lead complex fault finding and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Develop maintenance and reliability strategies to improve fleet performance.
• Drive defect elimination and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimise MTBF, MTTR and equipment availability.
• Provie technical oversight of major rebuilds and component replacement strategies.
• Manage OEM technical relationships, warranty claims and specialist contractors.
• Support commissioning of new and rebuilt underground equipment.
• Ensure CMMS data integrity, reporting and maintenance governance.
• Provide technical input into OPEX, CAPEX and equipment lifecycle decisions.
• Promote safety leadership and compliance with statutory mining requirements.
• Transfer specialist knowledge and develop internal maintenance capability.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BTech).
• GCC Mines & Works (Mechanical) advantageous.
• Trade qualification (Diesel Mechanic/Fitter) highly advantageous.
• Minimum 20 years' underground hard rock Trackless Mobile Equipment experience.
• Senior HME Manager or equivalent leadership experience.
• Extensive experience with Epiroc Simba and Boomer underground drill rigs.
• Strong underground Load & Haul equipment experience (LHDs & underground trucks).
• Proven expertise in reliability engineering, RCFA and equipment diagnostics.
• Experience managing OEMs and specialist contractors.
• Experience with CMMS systems (D365/Dynaway or similar).

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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: 083-1007KV

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced On-Site Mining Engineer to support the delivery of a bankable feasibility study and advance an open pit copper project through FEED and construction readiness. Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for open pit mine planning, design optimisation, technical studies, contractor readiness and site validation while working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, practical and execution-ready mining solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimise open pit designs, pushbacks, haul roads, waste dumps and stockpiles.
• Prepare and maintain Life of Mine (LOM) schedules, pre-strip and early mining plans.
• Optimise strip ratios, mine sequencing, fleet selection and equipment productivity.
• Coordinate mine plans with geology, geotechnical, survey and processing teams.
• Develop drill and blast designs, fragmentation targets and material movement plans.
• Conduct field inspections to validate mine designs and reduce project risk.
• Support drilling, mapping, sampling and other site investigation programmes.
• Prepare pre-strip, starter pit and early mining plans for project execution.
• Assist with mining contractor strategy, tender documentation and bid evaluations.
• Maintain mining cost models, productivity assumptions and capital planning inputs.
• Perform mine planning studies to improve production and project economics.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, environmental and mining regulations in country.
• Support mobilisation planning, SOP development and operational readiness activities.
• Liaise with project teams, contractors, consultants and regulatory authorities.
• Prepare technical reports and planning deliverables for project execution.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering.
• Minimum 5-10 years' experience in open pit mining.
• Proven experience in open pit design and mine scheduling.
• Experience with drill & blast and load & haul optimisation.
• Exposure to FS, DFS or project development environments.
• Proficient in Deswik, MineSched, Datamine, Vulcan, Surpac or similar software.
• Advanced Excel skills for mine planning and cost modelling.
• Copper or base metals experience (preferred).
• Experience working with mining contractors (preferred).
• Valid driver's licence.

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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.

Job Description:

Our client, a large mining project developer, is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Capital Projects team supporting the development of a major platinum mining operation in Zimbabwe, primary work location is based in Johannesburg. Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will provide technical leadership across all mechanical engineering activities, ensuring mechanical systems and equipment are engineered, procured, installed, commissioned and handed over safely and in accordance with project specifications. The role will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, EPCM consultants, contractors and operations personnel throughout the project lifecycle. Travel between Johannesburg and the project site in Zimbabwe as required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical engineering discipline throughout all phases of the project lifecycle, from detailed engineering through to commissioning and handover.
• Review, approve and provide technical oversight of mechanical engineering designs, specifications, equipment selections and engineering deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, engineering standards, statutory requirements and company procedures across all mechanical systems.
• Lead multidisciplinary design reviews, value engineering initiatives and technical risk assessments to optimise project outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership during procurement activities, including vendor evaluations, technical bid assessments, supplier inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
• Provide senior technical support during construction, resolving complex engineering issues and ensuring installations comply with approved documentation.
• Lead mechanical commissioning activities, oversee mechanical completion and support integrated commissioning across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process disciplines.
• Verify equipment performance against design intent while supporting operational readiness, plant optimisation and production ramp-up activities.
• Participate in HAZOP studies, Management of Change (MOC) reviews and engineering risk management processes.

Qualification and Skill:

• Minimum 12–15 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Extensive experience within mining, minerals processing or heavy industrial projects.
• Significant EPCM project delivery experience.
• Proven experience on large greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Extensive construction, commissioning and operational readiness experience.
• Platinum processing plant experience will be highly advantageous.

Benefits and Contractual Information:

• Fixed Term contract

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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.