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Head of Mining Operation (Alluvial Mining Exp.)
About this role
The role is for Head of Mining Operations with a focus on alluvial mining, based in Lagos. It targets someone with extensive mining leadership experience who can oversee daily site operations, improve efficiency and safety, and manage multiple teams. The employer, Oasis Africa Consulting, provides human capital solutions and acts as a strategic HR partner to clients across Nigeria and Africa. The position involves leading operations, optimising processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills, with deep knowledge of mining operations and best practices.
What you would do
- Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams across departments.
- Identify opportunities to optimise resource use and reduce costs.
- Monitor KPIs, analyse operational data, and implement performance improvements.
- Ensure operations are conducted in a cost-effective manner.
- Improve systems, processes and best practices for operations.
- Oversee inventory management and logistics to ensure smooth delivery of goods and services.
- Ensure compliance with regulations, internal policies and safety standards.
- Communicate with senior management, team members and external partners to align on objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement by staying updated on industry trends and technologies.
- Report daily on inventory, site activities and operational performance, and adjust course as market changes.
What they are asking for
- BSc/BEng in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy/Mineral Processing or related field (MBA/MSc advantageous).
- 12–15+ years in mining with substantial experience in alluvial mining and mineral recovery.
- Minimum 5 years in senior operational roles (Mine Manager/Operations Manager/General Manager/Head of Mining Operations or similar).
- Strong technical knowledge of alluvial deposit exploitation, excavation, material handling, gravity recovery, mine planning, equipment use, production optimisation and plant operations.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, heavy equipment, processing operations and remote sites.
- Commercial capability in production costs, budgets, procurement, fuel/equipment management, productivity and KPIs.
- Strong knowledge of mining regulations, environmental and safety requirements, community relations and responsible mining practices.
- Experience in West Africa or African mining environments is valuable.
- Additional: African/emerging-market experience is advantageous.
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