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Head of Commercial Projects FTC - Mining - Northern Cape
Job summary
A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Commercial Projects for an International Mining Company in Northern Cape. This role involves overseeing all commercial aspects of projects while managing contracts and procurement. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, an MBA is advantageous, and over 12 years of experience in the Mining industry. Strong negotiation skills and techno-commercial acumen are essential. This is a 2-year fixed-term contract.
Qualifications
- 12+ years relevant experience leading the Commercial function in Mining projects.
- Proven experience in EPC/EPCM type contracts.
- Solid understanding of commercial contracting.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all commercial aspects from contracting to procurement and legal management.
- Drive project spend reduction and manage contract performance.
- Ensure supply chain assurance and implement process governance.
- Utilize analytics and dashboards for decision-making.
Skills
Education
Our client, an International Mining Company, has an opportunity for an experienced commercial leader with a strategic mindset. They are seeking a Head of Commercial Projects to join them on a 2 years fixed-term contract. You will report directly to the Director of Projects and work closely with the CCO.
In this key role, you will oversee all commercial aspects of projects, from contracting and partner selection to procurement and legal management. Your focus will be on reducing project spending, improving partner and contract performance, and ensuring strong supply chain and process governance.
- Oversee all commercial aspects of projects from contracting and partner selection to procurement, legal management, and contract closure.
- Drive projects spend reduction and manage business partner and contract performance.
- Ensure supply chain assurance and implement strong process governance.
- Utilize benchmarking, analytics, dashboards, and market intelligence for informed decision‐making.
- Manage commercial risks and address process bottlenecks.
- Develop and implement reporting strategies to track project progress and performance.
- Relevant degree (preferably in a technical field such as Engineering, Mining, Metallurgy etc).
- MBA will be highly advantageous.
- 12+ years relevant experience in leading the Commercial function on large scale projects in Mining industry.
- Exceptional techno‑commercial acumen, solid numerical skills and firm grasp of macro‑economic concepts.
- Proven experience in EPC/EPCM type of contracts.
- Solid understanding of legal nuances and commercial contracting.
- Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills.
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