Head of Supply Chain Management

Smart4 Energy; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 2 000 000 - 2 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An international mining company is seeking a Group Head of Supply Chain to lead their procurement and supply chain function across Africa. This critical leadership role will oversee end-to-end operations and drive efficiency and value creation. Candidates should have 10+ years’ experience in supply chain leadership, ideally within the mining sector, and possess strong negotiation skills. A competitive salary package of R2mil to R2.5mil awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in supply chain leadership roles
• Mining or heavy industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement group-wide supply chain strategies.
• Lead transformation initiatives to improve supply chain performance.
• Oversee compliance and procurement activities.
• Ensure inventory accuracy across multiple sites.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Managing supply chain and procurement operations in Africa jurisdictions

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills

Willingness to travel to mining sites once a month

Leading complex, multi-site supply chain operations

Education

Professional Procurement Designation (CIPS) or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Our client is an established international mining company with a strong operational presence across Africa. The business is recognized for its commitment to responsible mining, operational excellence, and the sustainable development of the communities in which it operates.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Group Head of Supply Chain to lead the company’s global procurement and supply chain function. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role will oversee end-to-end supply chain operations — from strategic sourcing and procurement through to logistics, inventory management, and supplier performance — across multiple mining sites.

This is a critical leadership position that will play a key role in driving efficiency, cost optimization, and value creation across the organization’s supply chain network.

Position

Group Head of Supply Chain

Location

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Qualifications

• Professional Procurement Designation (CIPS) or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years’ experience in supply chain leadership roles
• Mining, heavy industry experience

Salary: R2mil to R2.5mil based salary (excludes medical aid, provident fund and performance bonus)

Skills

• Experience in managing supply chain and procurement operations in Africa jurisdictions
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel to mining sites once a month
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-site supply chain operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and implement group-wide supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives. This includes the development of centralised procurement as a shared service.
• Lead transformation initiatives to improve supply chain performance, financial controls, operational resilience, and digital integration.
• Oversee centralised and site-level procurement activities, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Oversee warehousing operations across multiple sites, ensuring inventory accuracy through improved controls.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including geopolitical, environmental, and supplier-related risks.

Ready to make your mark in a company that values leadership, integrity, and performance?

Apply now or connect for a confidential discussion.