Chief Operating Officer – Gold Mining

Oct 8, 2026 | Directorship Positions, Open, Senior Managerial & Executive Positions, Technical Positions

A leading gold mining operation is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide strategic and operational leadership across its mining operations.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in gold mining operations, with responsibility for driving production, safety, operational efficiency, cost control and continuous improvement.

Key Requirements

  • Senior leadership experience within the gold mining sector
  • Proven responsibility for multi-disciplinary mining operations
  • Strong commercial, operational and financial management capability
  • Demonstrated delivery of production, cost and safety targets
  • Sound understanding of underground and/or open-pit mining
  • Strong leadership, people management and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Relevant tertiary qualification: mining/engineering qualification preferred
  • Minimum 15 years’ mining experience, with significant leadership senior management exposure.

Regional Opportunity: Applications are invited from all nationals within the region, with preference for candidates who have relevant African mining experience and the ability to operate effectively within a regional mining environment.

This is a senior executive appointment for a results-driven mining leader who can take operational performance to the next level.

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