Job Description
International Mining Leadership Opportunity
A leading mining company operating in Africa is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of major capital projects within the mining sector. This is a senior leadership opportunity designed for professionals with a strong track record in large-scale project delivery, engineering leadership, stakeholder management, and project execution within mining environments.
The successful candidate will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of major mining capital projects while ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives are achieved.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced engineering and project management professionals looking to advance their careers in Africa's mining industry.
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Job Details
Position: Project Director
Industry: Mining
Location: Africa
Employment Type: Full-Time
Level: Executive Leadership
Job Purpose
Lead the successful delivery of major capital projects within a mining operation while ensuring operational excellence, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and achievement of project objectives.
The role requires significant experience in mining project execution, engineering management, contract oversight, budgeting, and strategic leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead large-scale mining capital projects from planning through implementation.
Manage project budgets, timelines, risks, and resources.
Coordinate engineering, construction, procurement, and operational teams.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Monitor project performance against approved objectives.
Manage contractor and stakeholder relationships.
Drive project governance and reporting processes.
Support project optimization, efficiency improvements, and value creation initiatives.
Ensure successful delivery of project milestones and business outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should possess:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering qualification.
Significant experience delivering major capital projects within the mining industry.
Strong project leadership and stakeholder-management experience.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
Demonstrated success in delivering complex mining projects.
Skills & Competencies
Capital Project Management
Mining Operations Knowledge
Engineering Leadership
Strategic Planning
Contract Management
Risk Management
Budget Control
Stakeholder Engagement
Project Governance
Team Leadership
Communication & Negotiation Skills
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Lead strategic mining investment projects across Africa.
Join a major mining organization.
Influence large-scale infrastructure and operational developments.
Work with multidisciplinary international teams.
Competitive executive-level career opportunity.
Exposure to complex mining capital projects and transformation initiatives.
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Application Details
Interested and qualified candidates should email their CV and expression of interest directly to:
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Recommended Subject Line: Project Director – Mining Capital Projects
🌍 Location: Africa
Only suitable candidates are expected to be contacted for further discussions.
