MINE DIRECTOR

Job Description : MINE DIRECTOR CAMEROON Mine Director for a residential leadership opportunity based at an open-pit iron ore mining operation in Cameroon. This senior appointment offers the successful candidate the opportunity to lead the Company's mining function, providing strategic and operational leadership across mine planning, mine design and mining operations. With the operation progressing through the production start-up phase, the Mine Director will play a critical role in establishing efficient mining practices, optimising resource extraction and ensuring the successful execution of the Company's long-term mining strategy. The RoleThe Mine Director will provide overall leadership across the Company's open-pit mining activities, with responsibility for long-term mine planning, mine design and the execution of mining operations. Leading two key functions, Mine Planning and Mining Operations, the successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary technical and operational teams, including mine planning, geotechnical, geophysical, surveying, excavation and haulage personnel. Working closely with the Company's executive leadership and other operational departments, the Mine Director will ensure mining activities are executed in accordance with approved mine designs, production objectives and operational standards, while driving safety, efficiency and continuous improvement across the mining function. The Responsibilities Provide strategic and operational leadership across all open-pit mining activities, ensuring alignment with the Company's production objectives and long-term mining strategy. Oversee the development, evaluation and implementation of long-term mine plans and open-pit mine designs to support efficient and sustainable resource extraction. Provide technical oversight of mine design, ensuring mining layouts, excavation sequences and development strategies are technically sound and operationally achievable. Lead the Mine Planning function through the Head of Service, overseeing multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical specialists, geophysicists and surveyors. Ensure effective integration of geological, geotechnical, surveying and operational information into mine planning and design activities. Oversee mining operations through the Mining Operations Department Head, ensuring effective execution of excavation, material movement and haulage activities. Ensure mining activities are conducted in accordance with approved mine designs, production schedules and operational requirements. Drive improvements in mining productivity, equipment utilisation, operational efficiency and cost performance. Establish and monitor mining performance indicators to ensure achievement of production, safety and operational objectives. Work closely with Processing, Geology, Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure effective coordination across the mining operation. Ensure compliance with Company HSE standards, environmental requirements and applicable mining regulations. Provide leadership and direction during the operational start-up and production ramp-up phases, ensuring appropriate mining systems, processes and resources are established. Lead, mentor and develop departmental managers and multidisciplinary technical and operational teams. Promote a culture of accountability, safety, continuous improvement and high performance throughout the mining organisation. The Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline. Extensive experience in open-pit mining operations, including significant experience in senior mining management or operational leadership positions. Demonstrated expertise in long-term mine planning and comprehensive technical knowledge of open-pit mine design. Proven ability to develop, evaluate and oversee the implementation of mine designs and long-term mining strategies. Strong understanding of open-pit mining methods, mine engineering, geotechnical considerations, excavation and haulage operations. Experience overseeing both mine planning and mining operations functions within a complex mining environment. Proven ability to translate long-term mine plans and technical designs into practical mining operations and production activities. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary mine planning, technical services and operational teams. Strong operational leadership capabilities, with experience driving mining productivity, equipment utilisation and operational efficiency. Experience supporting mine development, operational start-up or production ramp-up activities would be advantageous. Previous experience in iron ore mining would be highly advantageous. Experience working within African mining operations would be beneficial. Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and people development capabilities. Professional fluency in English is essential. French language proficiency would be advantageous. Willingness to relocate and reside in Cameroon. The Rewards This is an outstanding opportunity to join the leadership team of a developing iron ore mining operation during an important phase of operational growth. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the Company's mining strategy, strengthening technical and operational capabilities and supporting the long-term success of its open-pit mining activities. An attractive residential remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.

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