Posted Jan 20, 2026
Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
Job Description
Responsibilities
The Head of Business Development – Mining will lead the Group’s strategic entry and expansion in the African mining sector. This senior executive role requires deep expertise across the mining lifecycle and the ability to originate, structure, and execute large-scale mining investments. The role will be instrumental in identifying viable assets, securing regulatory approvals, structuring partnerships, and driving transactions from concept to execution.
- Identify and originate greenfield and brownfield mining investment opportunities across Africa
- Lead opportunity screening, technical and commercial due diligence, and investment appraisal
- Develop robust business cases, financial models, and execution roadmaps
- Drive negotiations for acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
- Lead engagement with government authorities and regulators to secure licenses, permits, and concessions
- Support offtake negotiations and commercial structuring of mining projects
- Advise senior leadership on industry trends, regulatory developments, and market dynamics
Desired Skills and Experience
- Minimum of 20 years’ experience in the mining sector
- Proven senior leadership experience within mid-tier or top-tier mining companies
- Strong exposure to mining project development, operations, and commercial transactions
- Demonstrated track record in originating and closing complex mining investments
- Extensive network across the mining ecosystem in Africa and internationally
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- Deep understanding of mining economics and project financing
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability
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