Manager Grassroots Exploration

The Exploration Manager - Greenfield will lead the strategic planning, execution, and management of grassroots exploration activities for a leading mining company operating in Africa. With a strong focus on gold and copper, this role involves developing and implementing exploration programs, identifying high-potential targets, and advancing discoveries to resource definition. The Director will report directly to the SVP and play a critical role in shaping the company's long-term growth pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive greenfield exploration strategy aligned with the company's growth objectives.
• Identify and prioritize prospective areas for gold and copper discovery through innovative geological concepts and rigorous data analysis.

Project Management:

• Oversee multiple exploration programs across diverse terrains in Africa, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of exploration results to senior management, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.

Technical Excellence:

• Lead a team of geologists, geophysicists, and technical staff to implement cutting-edge exploration techniques and technologies.
• Evaluate geological, geochemical, and geophysical data to refine targeting models and enhance discovery success rates.

Stakeholder & Team Engagement:

• Collaborate with local communities, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure ethical, socially responsible, and sustainable exploration practices.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, government briefings, and stakeholder meetings to build partnerships and enhance reputation.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing exploration team with a strong focus on knowledge sharing and capacity building.
• Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and accountability within the exploration team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a related field. A Masters or Ph.D. in Economic Geology or Mineral Exploration is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 15 years of exploration experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record of grassroots exploration success, particularly in gold and copper deposits.
• Experience in Africa or similar challenging environments is essential.
• Expertise in structural geology, geochemistry, and geophysics applied to mineral exploration.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in exploration software and remote sensing tools.

Personal Attributes

A results-driven mindset with a passion for discovery.

Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to work in diverse environments.

Resilient, resourceful, and capable of thriving in remote, high-pressure settings.