Underground Operations Director (Gold)

About the role

Globe 24-7, in partnership with a leading mining company, seeks an experienced Director of Underground Operations to lead safe, efficient and sustainable gold mining across its Accra and Tema sites.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for underground mining across the region, aligning strategies with business objectives.
• Drive productivity, utilisation, development rates and cost‑effectiveness while ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Mentor senior mining personnel, build high‑performing leadership teams and support succession planning.
• Report to senior management and the Board, collaborating with technical, geological, engineering and finance functions.

Required profile

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant senior‑level experience in underground mining, preferably in gold, with multi‑site responsibility.
• Proven track record in operational improvement, productivity enhancement and cost management.
• Experience working in Africa or other emerging‑market mining environments is highly advantageous.

Required skills

• Underground mining methods and mine design.
• Mine planning, production systems and mechanisation technologies.
• Operational risk assessment and mitigation.
• Leadership of multi‑site operational teams.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package.