Principal Exploration Manager - Strategic Growth

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 154,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

Our client, a dynamic mining exploration company, seeks a strategic Principal Exploration Manager to lead the exploration function in Kimberley. You will shape the exploration strategy, oversee budgets, mentor multidisciplinary teams, and drive the discovery of economically viable deposits.

This senior role requires a proven track record in project leadership, strong geological prospectivity, and solid business acumen.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Proven track record in mineral exploration project delivery.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic exploration plans aligned with company objectives.
• Oversee all phases of exploration projects from concept to resource definition.
• Mentor exploration geologists, geophysicists and technical staff.
• Manage exploration budgets and ensure value delivery.
• Evaluate new projects including due diligence and prospectivity analysis.
• Collaborate with external partners, government agencies and communities.
• Ensure compliance with exploration regulations and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Education

MSc/PhD in Economic Geology or related Earth Science

Tools

GIS

Geological Modeling Software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and growing mining exploration company, is seeking a strategic and experienced Principal Exploration Manager to join their leadership team in Kimberley, Northern Cape . This role is critical for identifying, evaluating, and advancing new exploration opportunities across a diverse range of commodities and geological terrains. You will be responsible for developing and executing exploration strategies, managing exploration budgets, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring the discovery of economically viable mineral deposits. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in exploration project management, a deep understanding of geological prospectivity, and excellent business acumen. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future exploration pipeline of a forward-thinking company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic exploration plans and targets in line with company objectives.
• Manage and oversee all phases of exploration projects, from conceptualization to resource definition.
• Lead and mentor exploration geologists, geophysicists, and other technical staff.
• Manage exploration budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and adherence to financial targets.
• Evaluate new project opportunities, including data acquisition, due diligence, and prospectivity analysis.
• Collaborate with external partners, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant exploration regulations, permitting, and reporting requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive technical and financial reports for senior management and the board.
• Stay abreast of the latest exploration technologies, methodologies, and industry trends.
• Contribute to corporate strategy development and mergers & acquisitions activities related to exploration.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Economic Geology, Exploration Geochemistry, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• A minimum of 12 years of experience in mineral exploration, with significant experience in project management and leadership.
• Proven success in discovering economic mineral deposits.
• Expertise in target generation, prospect evaluation, and exploration program design.
• Proficiency in geological modeling, GIS, and exploration data management software.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance, economics, and deal-making in the mining sector.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience working in various geological settings and commodity types.
• Willingness to travel extensively for project site visits and business development.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, substantial performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package. This hybrid role, based in Kimberley, Northern Cape , provides a strategic leadership opportunity within the exploration sector. Work on exciting projects with a company focused on growth and innovation. Professional development and career advancement opportunities are a priority. Join a collaborative and experienced team driving new mineral discoveries.