Senior Mining Advisor Mining Feasibility Studies Due Diligence Consulting Operations Samrec Joh[...]

Ca Global Headhunters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Mining Advisor to join their dynamic consulting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to diverse projects in the mining sector, focusing on both open-pit and underground operations. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience to deliver high-quality technical input while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this firm provides a platform for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the mining industry. If you are passionate about mining and eager to tackle challenging projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in mining consultancy or operational mining.
• Demonstrated expertise in open-pit and underground mine planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide mining engineering expertise in planning, design, and scheduling.
• Contribute to SAMREC or JORC compliant technical reports.

Skills

Mining Engineering

Technical Report Writing

Project Management

Business Development

Data Management

Machine Learning

Cybersecurity

AI

Senior Leadership

Education

Degree in Mining Engineering

PR Eng Registration

Tools

Datamine

Surpac

MineSched

Whittle

AutoCAD

Sybase

Job description

Reference Number:

KV

Job Description:

Our client, a long-established technical advisory firm servicing the African and international mining sectors, is seeking a Senior Mining Advisor to join their consulting team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical input across diverse projects covering both open-pit and underground operations.

This is a senior-level role offering excellent exposure to various commodities, mining methods, and project stages—from early feasibility to operational optimization.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide mining engineering expertise in mine planning, design, and scheduling across open-pit and underground operations.
2. Contribute to the preparation of SAMREC or JORC compliant technical reports.
3. Apply knowledge of financial modelling or support financial analysis for mining projects.
4. Lead or contribute to technical due diligence and mineral asset valuations.
5. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients to deliver tailored, data-driven solutions.
6. Utilize industry-standard mining software and stay abreast of technological trends.
7. Assist with business development and client relationship management.
8. Occasional travel to site for technical assessments and data verification.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mining Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution.
• PR Eng registration or advanced progress toward registration.
• 5–10 years' experience in a mining consultancy or operational mining environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in both open-pit and underground mine planning.
• Proficiency with industry software such as Datamine, Surpac, MineSched, Whittle, or similar.
• Strong technical report writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
• Willingness to travel for project-based assignments.
• Experience in business development, M&A advisory, or corporate mining strategy will be advantageous.

Benefits and Contractual Information:

Permanent position with a competitive market-related salary and benefits.

Please visit our website or contact us for more exciting opportunities.

Kerrin van Schalkwyk,
Executive Talent Consultant, CA Mining

CA Mining will respond only to shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept in our database for other suitable positions.

Key Skills:

Business Intelligence, Kanban, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, AI, Data Management, Senior Leadership, AutoCAD, Sybase, Natural Language Processing, Carlson, Data Modeling

Employment Details:

• Type: Full Time
• Experience: 5-10 years
• Vacancy: 1