Senior Mining Engineer: Corporate Development (22)

To provide integrated technical and commercial support to the Implats Group with a specific focus on Corporate Development, bridging operational mining expertise with financial and strategic decision-making to enable robust evaluation of growth opportunities and informed capital allocation decisions.

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional registration (ECSA or equivalent) will be advantageous.
• Post-graduate qualifications (e.g., MBA) will be advantageous.
• Minimum 8–12 years' experience in mining operations, technical services, or project evaluation.
• Exposure to corporate development, feasibility studies, or project evaluation.
• Deep working knowledge of reporting standards such as SAMREC.
• Advanced knowledge of mine planning and optimisation tools.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and project economics understanding.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• High level of emotional maturity, communication, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across operations and corporate functions.

• Conduct technical due diligence and support evaluation of mergers, acquisitions, and growth opportunities.
• Provide technical input into capital projects, feasibility studies, and investment decisions.
• Support financial modelling, valuation, and project economics analysis in collaboration with finance teams.
• Evaluate and optimise mining operations, including life-of-mine planning and technical performance.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and Board.
• Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, reporting standards, and industry requirements.
• Identify, assess, and manage technical and project-related risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support Group-wide technical standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across operations, corporate functions, and advisory partners.
• Provide ad-hoc technical, strategic, and analytical support as required.
• Bridge operational mining expertise with financial and strategic decision-making.