CA Mining is a division of CA Global Headhunters (Pty.) Ltd. and specialises in Mining Recruitment in the African, Middle Eastern and Asian markets. We recruit across the fields of Geology, Construction, Engineering, Artisans, Finance, HR, IT, Logistics from Exploration through to Mine Closure and for positions at all levels. Please visit our dedicated Mining Recruitment Job Board: www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011


Purpose of Job:
·        To lead and co-ordinate the engineering functions required for the Project.
·        Provide leadership, technical expertise, innovation and strategic direction for the engineering functions.
·        Ensure that the company’s engineering policies and practices are integrated into the Project.
·        Ensure appropriate engineering designs and strategies are implemented.
·        Ensure agreed financial and schedule targets are met and that designs take cognizance of the budget constraints.
·        Ensure that engineering quality and safety standards are met.
·        Ensure that vendor and contractor bids are technically evaluated.

To be Considered for this Position you will:
·        Hold formal qualifications in Engineering, i.e. B.Eng Mechanical or Electrical or equivalent.
·        Have winder and shaft maintenance and operations experience.
·        Comprehensive knowledge of and practical experience in the management of the engineering functions in the mining and mineral processing industry.
·        Be an assertive goal-orientated self-starter with good interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to pay attention to detail.
·        Possess sound analytical and decision-making skills.
·        Have tenacity and unquestionable integrity.
·        Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
·        Be stress-tolerant.
·        Have sound people management skills.
·        Business development and analytical skills.
·        Have excellent computing skills in relevant technical software.
·        Work closely with the Mine’s supervisors

Key Responsibilities:
·        Provision of technical expertise.
·        Maintaining of winder and shaft during the drilling phase.
·        Provide technical input into design reviews and squad checking of drawings and documents.
·        Manage on site the various engineering disciplines involved in the project.
·        Ensure that various engineering disciplines, provided by contractors, interact seamlessly with one another.
·        Actively participate in the selection of vendors and contractors.
·        Provide technical input and problem solve during construction and commissioning.
·        Provide reports, analysis and recommendations in support of the project.
·        Maintain close liaison with other disciplines within the project team and Mine operations.

Please email your CV to jess@caglobalint.com

Thursday, February 17, 2011


The incumbent will be expected to do Geological modelling and estimate grades. Assistance with QA/QC and Model reconciliations will be expected, and support for the Geological drillhole database must be provided. Final reports for most project work will be expected at high level.

Desired Qualifications:
BSc Geology (Hons.)

Experience:
·         Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience including Exploration, Mining and a minimum of 5 years Resource Evaluation experience
·         JORC competent
·         Experience in coal and/or nickel laterite is essential
·         Previous consulting experience is advantageous

Skills:
·         Technical skills: Resource assessment, QA/QC knowledge, Resource Estimation and Reporting, Mine reconciliation
·         Management skills: Reporting, Communication, Planning, Mentoring etc.
·         Commercial skills: Project review deal negotiation, Project development and Operational experience
·         Must be culturally aware

Send your CV to me at jess@caglobalint.com