Deputy Country Head Bauxite Mining

Location: Nigeria/Guinea, West Africa
Experience: 25+ Years
Industry: Bauxite Mining
Employment Type: Full-time

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mining Engineering is mandatory.
• Candidates with a degree in Mineral Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy, or a closely related mining discipline may also be considered, subject to strong bauxite mining experience.
• Postgraduate qualification / MBA in Mining Management, Business Administration, or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certifications in Mining, Mine Safety, Project Management, or Mineral Operations will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Country Head in strategic and operational management of bauxite mining operations.
• Lead mine production, planning, drilling & blasting, excavation, hauling and ore handling activities.
• Drive production targets, productivity, cost optimisation and operational efficiency.
• Oversee contractors, mining equipment utilisation and fleet performance.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Manage relationships with government authorities, local communities and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with geology, mine planning, logistics, rail, port and commercial teams to ensure an efficient mine-to-export operation.
• Manage operational budgets, CAPEX/OPEX and overall business performance.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence and technology adoption.
• Develop local leadership capabilities and succession planning.
• Provide strategic and operational reports to the Country Head and senior management.

Mandatory Requirements

• 25+ years of overall experience in the mining industry.
• Bauxite mining experience is mandatory.
• Extensive experience in large-scale open-pit bauxite mining operations.
• Proven experience at Deputy Country Head / Country Head / General Manager / Head of Mining / Operations Director level or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of the complete bauxite mining value chain, including mine-to-port logistics and export operations.
• International/Africa mining experience will be highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, commercial, operational and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Experience managing large multicultural teams and mining contractors.
• Strong understanding of mining safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to be based in Guinea, West Africa.

Important: Candidates without significant hands-on Bauxite Mining experience will not be considered, regardless of their overall mining experience.