Strategic Leader, Critical Minerals & Mining Growth

Industrial Development Corporation; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Development Corporation seeks a highly experienced industry leader to drive the implementation of the Critical Minerals Initiative and to engage with stakeholders across public and private sectors. The role requires proven success in leading complex mining/related initiatives, strong networks, and ability to deliver high-impact value chains for South Africa's mineral sector.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Industry Planning Unit and work with the mining and

Qualifications

• Postgraduate's degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field.
• Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred; MBA is a strong preference.

Responsibilities

• Financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Stakeholder management and customer focus
• Report writing skills
• Planning and organizing
• Presentation and communication skills
• Relationship and networking skills

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Financial acumen

Education

Postgraduate degree in engineering, science, business, or related field

Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred; MBA strong preference

Job description

Industrial Development Corporation seeks a highly experienced industry leader to drive the implementation of the Critical Minerals Initiative and to engage with stakeholders across public and private sectors. The role requires proven success in leading complex mining/related initiatives, strong networks, and ability to deliver high-impact value chains for South Africa's mineral sector.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Industry Planning Unit and work with the mining and