Director, Geology & Exploration

About the role

Step into a pivotal leadership position at the Iduapriem Mine, overseeing geology and exploration to sustain and grow gold production. Reporting to senior executive leadership, you will define and execute the exploration strategy for the Africa Business Unit.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a forward‑looking exploration strategy aligned with corporate goals and market dynamics.
• Identify, evaluate and lead new exploration opportunities, including acquisitions, joint ventures, greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Drive long‑term resource growth and reserve replacement initiatives to secure future production.
• Advise executive leadership and the Board on geological risks and opportunities with data‑driven insights.
• Authorize and supervise all drilling programmes, manage budgets and ensure rigorous resource modelling.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of geological data, ensuring compliance with JORC and NI 43‑101 standards.
• Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of geologists and technical experts.
• Design succession plans to build future technical leadership.

Required profile

• Executive‑level experience (minimum 15 years) in geology, exploration and resource modelling.
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale mining exploration programmes.
• Strong understanding of international reporting codes such as JORC and NI 43‑101.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and Board members.

Required skills

• Geological resource modelling
• Drilling programme management
• JORC compliance
• NI 43‑101 compliance