Head of Mining Operation (Alluvial Mining Exp.) at Oasis Africa Consulting

We are a strategic Human Capital management partner, delivering value to our Clients in Nigeria and across Africa.

Our offerings;
Recruitment (Experienced Hires and Assessment)
Staffing
Learning & Development (Training) and
Advisory

Our consultants possess in-depth experience and knowledge in human resources consulting services, thereby translating to our thorough approach in service delivery. We aim to handle our Clients on a case by case basis and this approach has enabled us to continuously deliver customized cutting-edge solution to Clients peculiar needs.
On account of our cross industry and cross functional expertise, we have been able to provide for our Clients the people and solutions that have transformed their businesses and make them more competitive. We help our partners improve their organizational performance while serving their long term strategic goals.Job Description

The Head of Operations will be responsible for overseeing, optimising and coordinating overall daily mining site operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and safety.
This involves developing and implementing operational policies, managing teams, and driving process improvements.
The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of business operations and industry best practices.
Team Leadership and Management: Leading, mentoring, and motivating teams across various departments, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.  
Identifying opportunities to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs.  
Performance Management: Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing operational data, and implementing strategies to improve performance and achieve targets. 
Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way. 
Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices. 
Supply Chain Management: overseeing inventory management, and logistics to ensure smooth operations and efficient delivery of goods and services.  
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, internal policies, and safety standards.  
Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicating with various stakeholders, including senior management, team members, and external partners, to ensure alignment and collaboration.  
Continuous Improvement: Staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement in operations 
Identifying potential problems and points of friction and finding solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue 
Reporting: Daily Inventory/stock taking and Operational activities reporting 
Identifying opportunities to expand or shift course based on market changes 
HSE/Regulatory: Enforcing regulatory and safety standards 
Daily reporting of site actives  
Daily reporting of inventory 

Qualifications

B.Sc./B.Eng. in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy/Mineral Processingor
related discipline, with an MBA/M.Sc. as an added advantage. 
Experience:12–15+ years in mining, including substantial experience in alluvial miningand mineral recovery, with 5+ years at Mine Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Head of Mining Operations or similar level. 

Technical competence:

Strong understanding of alluvial deposit exploitation, excavation, material
handling, gravity concentration/recovery, mine planning, equipment utilisation, production optimisation and plant operations. 

Leadership:

Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, contractors, heavyequipment, processing operations and remote mining sites. 

Commercial capability:

Strong understanding of production costs, budgets, procurement, fuel/equipment management, productivity and operational KPIs. 

Regulatory/HSE:

Strong knowledge of mining regulations, environmental requirements, occupational health and safety, community relations and responsible miningpractices. Geographic experience:
Experience in West Africa or other African mining environments would be particularly valuable for a Nigerian alluvial mining company. African/emerging-market experience is specifically regarded as valuable in senior mining operations appointments.

Additional Information:

Competitive renumuneration