Principal Mining Consultant (Business Transformation)

AMC Consultants; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

AMC Consultants, now part of AFRY, invites applications for a Principal Mining Consultant based in South Africa. You will lead high-impact transformation projects in the mining sector, guiding interdisciplinary teams, developing strategies, and delivering practical value for clients across the mining lifecycle.

You will mentor junior staff, foster client relationships, and contribute to AMC’s advisory capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mining or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of industry experience with recognised expertise in at least one primary area.
• Management consulting experience is highly desirable, demonstrating capability in project management and client delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver complex consulting assignments, serving as Project Manager when necessary.
• Develop and maintain client relationships to support AMC’s portfolio.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff and consultants.
• Oversee project teams, ensure timely delivery within budget, and maintain high-quality outputs.
• Review colleagues’ work and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Skills

Underground mining

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Client relationships

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

AMC Consultants (AMC) is now part of AFRY, bringing together AMC’s specialist mining consultancy expertise with AFRY’s global engineering, project delivery, and sustainability capabilities. This creates a unified global team delivering innovative, data-driven solutions across the full mining lifecycle.

With over 40 years of Mining & Metals experience, 35+ countries of operation, 2,000+ specialists, and ~15,000 reference projects, we support clients to improve performance, resilience, and sustainability from exploration through to operations and closure. Together with AMC’s “Mine Smarter” approach, we combine technical excellence, analytics, and engineering delivery to unlock value at every stage of a project.

For those who join us, this is an opportunity to work in a globally connected, collaborative environment where your expertise directly shapes real mining outcomes. We are seeking curious, capable, and value-driven people who thrive on solving complex problems and working as part of a high-performing team.

Our values and culture define who we are: we put people first, foster a collaborative and supportive environment, pursue bold innovation, and maintain a strong commitment to technical excellence. Everything we do is grounded in trust, built on integrity and respect, and focused on delivering lasting impact.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and grow.

Position: Principal Mining Consultant

Location: South Africa

Role Overview

As a Principal Mining Consultant based in South Africa, you will play a critical role within AMC’s Business Transformation team, leading high-impact consulting projects and delivering strategic value to our clients.

What We Do In Business Transformation

Each mining operation is distinct, requiring years of invaluable experience to comprehend how economic and physical changes, along with mining and processing modifications, influence its current and future value. AMC’s Advisory group excels in business improvement and transformation services, boasting a proven history of delivering practical and long-lasting value-added solutions for over twenty years.

Whether Our Clients Aim To Cut Costs, Enhance Productivity, Or Seek The Next Advancement, Our Team Possesses The Expertise And Operational Experience To Swiftly Pinpoint The Most Significant Opportunities For Improvement. We Then Assist In Devising And Implementing The Right Strategies To Unlock That Latent Value. We Provide a Comprehensive Operational Excellence Service To Our Clients, Leveraging Our Unique Intellectual Property

Analyze: Pinpoint areas for improvement through a 10x Performance Diagnostic™, utilising our Comparative Benchmarking SmartData™ system, advanced data analytics, and Best Practice Scorecard™. Our SmartData™ system boasts mining cost and productivity data from over 300 different operations, employing the world’s most thorough site-specific dataset.

Develop: Quantify and prioritise value opportunities, identify focus areas and intervention strategies, and establish a comprehensive implementation and change plan.

Implement: Activate and support client task teams, implement chosen initiatives, oversee major programs, and monitor progress.

Sustain: Track value realisation, transition support between AMC and the client, conduct post-implementation reviews, and reinforce changes to ensure they endure.

Our team also works closely with others in the business to:

• Conduct strategic workshops aimed at identifying optimisation opportunities.
• Supply benchmarking data to aid in optimisation, feasibility, and due diligence assessments.
• Create impactful executive messages and presentations.
• Design operational readiness studies and implementation plans.
• Establish frameworks for mine planning and business planning.

You’ll work in a well-established team, leveraging your expertise in the mining value chain and your strong analytical and communication skills to help clients transform their business. You’ll conduct thorough assessments of mining operations, identify opportunities for transformation, and often assist in implementing these programs. This typical involves site visits to understand current practices, engage with stakeholders, and gather information to find optimal solutions. While you’ll use established tools, you’re encouraged to innovate by introducing new ones or improving existing toolsets.

Your duties will encompass managing and delivering complex assignments while independently driving projects that advance client outcomes. With a strategic approach, you will support AMC’s market growth by cultivating strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and participating actively in industry networks. In addition to project management, you will provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, promote their development, and collaborate with AMC’s multidisciplinary professionals to design innovative solutions. Proven expertise in consulting will be highly desirable and considered important for developing and executing strategies that enhance client operations and emerging projects.

What We Offer

• Work-life balance: Flexible working arrangements that help you thrive.
• Competitive compensation: A bonus scheme that rewards your achievements.
• Mentorship: Learn from experienced mining industry professionals.
• Exciting projects: Engage with leading mining companies on innovative and diverse projects.
• Comprehensive benefits: Generous insurance packages including life insurance and salary continuance.
• Professional development: Reimbursement for tertiary education and further study opportunities.

Salary

The salary package offered for this position will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

Skills And Competencies

Core functions

• Manage and deliver consulting assignments, serving as Project Manager when necessary
• Complete technical tasks within established timeframes and budget limits
• Provide guidance, supervision, and support to junior staff and consultants
• Develop and maintain client relationships to support AMC’s brand and project portfolio
• Generate and oversee an individual portfolio of consulting assignments
• Review colleagues’ work and participate in internal knowledge-sharing activities
• Adhere to AMC’s risk management, health, safety, and quality assurance policies
• Ensure project documentation and client communications are current and accurate

Competencies

• Experience in underground hard rock mining operations would be highly regarded. Comprehensive understanding of a wide range of mine planning and operational practices throughout the mining value chain and support functions. Knowledge of essential mining principles, such as cut-off grade policies, and estimation and modelling of mine capital and operating costs.
• Practical experience with various business improvement methodologies, including Lean, Six-Sigma, and Theory of Constraints. Business acumen combined with strong technical, leadership, project management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to analyse complex information, extract crucial insights, and organize outcomes into clear, easily understandable frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and proficiency in fostering team collaboration
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities, attention to detail and consistently delivering high-quality results under demanding conditions
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, with established experience in negotiating with both internal and external stakeholders, and effectively conveying critical observations, strategies, and recommendations in both oral and written formats
• Possesses a strategic perspective and an action-oriented approach to business development with demonstrated ability to manage client accounts and key relationships.
• Recognised for resilience, autonomy, and accountability in fast-paced environments
• Advanced technical problem-solving and sound decision-making skills
• Committed to maintaining high ethical standards, professionalism, and integrity The following skills would be beneficial but not critical for the role: Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel, facilitation and presentation building, and experience or knowledge of embedded and emerging mining technologies.

Qualifications And Experience

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, ideally in a mining or a related discipline
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience, including recognised expertise in at least one primary area
• Management consulting experience is highly desirable, demonstrating capability in both project management and working across diverse settings
• A proven record business management success, technical paper authorship, and client relationship management
• Advanced proficiency in relevant industry software and outstanding report writing capabilities
• Thorough knowledge of all phases of the project lifecycle, from initial concept through to execution
• Demonstrated experience in supervising, mentoring, and developing technical personnel