Senior Mining Advisor – (Mining / Feasibility Studies / Due Diligence / Consulting/ Operations / SAMREC) – Johannesburg

Reference Number: 031-2404KV

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 varied commodities, mining methods, and project stages—from early feasibility to operational optimization.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Degree in Mining Engineering or 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.
• Competitive market-related salary with benefits.

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Kerrin van Schalkwyk

Executive Talent Consultant           

CA Mining

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