Mining Recruitment in Africa

Reference Number: JA-55

Job Description: 

The Investment Associate role is to identify and execute on project development investments.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development of a strong pipeline of opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector/sponsor/country knowledge
• Lead the structuring of project development and equity investments
• Participate and/or lead negotiations with sponsors, lenders, and public authorities
• Lead Africa50’s contribution to the development of projects in the portfolio with a strong focus on achieving bankable projects
• Have a good understanding of project and concession financing and policy issues
• Prepare project-related documents for internal and external audiences
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local/regional/global/infrastructure companies, banking and multilateral partners, and government officials
• Develop a thorough knowledge of the power and transport sectors, including market major operators and technologies
• Contribute to supervising portfolio companies

Minimum Requirements

• 6 to 10 years’ investment and industry experience in project development, investment and/or project finance in the power and/or transport sectors within:

• a utility / concessions company
• the project finance / infrastructure / power department of a Tier 1 international investment bank
• the infrastructure department in a Development Finance Institution
• the infrastructure / PPP department of a transaction / financial advisory firm
• an infrastructure private equity fund with exposure to early to mid-stage project development
• MBA, MSc or equivalent qualification from a Tier 1 university
• Project management experience
• Solid understanding of Concession agreements, PPA, EPC, O&M contracts
• Demonstrated track record of closing transactions
• Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure

Essential Qualities:

• Positive attitude
• Integrity
• Indefatigable work ethic – this role will regularly require late nights/weekends/travel
• Self-starter.  High initiative
• Clarity of thought and action

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Interest in Africa50’s mission, strategy and values
• Strong connection to Africa and intent to have Africa-focused career
• Strong understanding of the power and transport sectors
• Strong understanding of PPP project structuring and project finance
• Strong business development and client relationship skills, track record and ability to focus on clients’ needs effectively and identify potential business partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Fluent in French, Portuguese a plus
• Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with sponsors, partners and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds; living experience in emerging countries is a plus
• Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and relationships in Africa are a strong plus

Location:

• Casablanca, Morocco

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

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

Jamie Adams

Recruitment Specialist

CA Finance

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

Reference Number: VG 02 09 24

Job Description:

The Group Consulting Mining Engineer is responsible for leading, advising and providing oversight of the mining discipline at various mining operations to ensure the mines operate safely, profitably and responsibly. The Group Consulting Mining Engineer is furthermore responsible to advise and provide consulting support in projects and growth initiatives at the various mining operations as well as growth opportunities that the Growth and Strategic Development Department are evaluating.

Responsibilities:

• Advise and provide oversight of all mining operations to ensure they operate within the legal framework and comply with legislation. This will include setting standards and a broad framework within which the mining discipline will operate.
• Assist the mines in setting strategic production and productivity objectives over the short, medium and long term.
• Ensure that all production activities and developments take place in line with the approved life-of-mine plan for each mine.
• Assist in planning, organizing, leading and controlling of specific projects with mine management and JV partner to ensure sustainability and profitability.
• Serve on relevant Boards and Committees as required to ensure proper governance and mandates are executed and implemented.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• • Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering or equivalent.
  • Government qualifications and certificates, e.g. Mine Manager’s Certificate, GCC etc.
  • Financial qualification and an MBA equivalent are desirable.
• At least 10 years’ experience in mining operational environment and preferably operated at General Manager level or Senior Consulting level.
• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior managerial (Head of department) position.
• Relevant exposure/experience in both opencast and underground mines hard rock mines and bulk commodities.
• Good understanding and knowledge of all relevant mining disciplines relevant equipment and designs and ability to ensure relevant equipment is deployed.
• Project management knowledge and skills.
• Good understanding of budgets, costings, financial and numerical data.
• Sound knowledge of relevant transformation acts and legislation in the specific jurisdiction.
• Consulting and Advisory skills, facilitation and presentation skills, Influencing and negotiations skills, Communication skills.
• Ability to work well and effectively with individuals, teams, and both internal and external stakeholders.
• Willing to travel extensively in South Africa and abroad.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Contract.

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

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Vivienne Gower

Divisional Director

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.