CA Global
Reference No. 573-1903LH
Reference Number: 573-1903LH
Job Description:
Our client, an international mining house with operating mines and projects in Africa, is in need of a VP Mining to lead their team, based out of Zimbabwe.
This senior executive role oversees production, operational excellence, and long‑term mine development across the organisation’s portfolio. The incumbent will be well-versed in US regulatory and reporting standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead mining strategy, production planning, and operational performance.
- Oversee multiple mine sites to achieve safety, cost, and production targets.
- Drive continuous improvement, optimisation, and efficiency initiatives.
- Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Manage budgets, capital projects, and long‑term mine development.
- Build and mentor high‑performing operational leadership teams.
- Engage with internal executives, regulators, communities, and industry partners.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgical Engineering or similar technical field.
- Master’s degree advantageous.
- Professional registration or affiliation preferred.
- French communication skills advantageous.
- 15 years’ minimum experience in mining operations, with 10 years’ experience in similar senior leadership roles.
- Strong operational experience in Sub-Saharan African countries with an understanding of operating conditions, regulatory frameworks and the challenges faced in these countries.
- Proven success managing large‑scale, complex, or multi‑site mining operations.
- Experience in corporate compliance and reporting standards for US listed entities (SEC Regulation S-K 1300 and NI 43-101).
- Well-versed in delivering operational growth and excellence for large scale mining projects and operations across various African jurisdictions.
- Technical expertise in gold mining as well as other base metals.
- Experience managing both open pit and underground mines.
- Proven expertise in increasing production, cost reduction and improving capital efficiency.
- Strong communication skills across all levels of stakeholder engagement, from site to board and both internally and externally.
Contractual Information:
- Permanent contract subject success completion of initial probationary / fixed term period.
- Competitive salary package with long term incentive plan and stock options.
- Residentially based in Zimbabwe.
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.
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