Underground Operations Director – Gold Mining

About the role

The company seeks an experienced Director of Underground Operations to lead safe, efficient and sustainable gold mining activities across multiple sites in the Accra and Tema region. You will provide strategic direction, oversee performance and drive continuous improvement in underground production.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement underground mining strategies aligned with business objectives and ensure consistent operational standards across sites.
• Monitor production, development, cost and efficiency targets, identifying risks and applying mitigation measures.
• Lead initiatives to improve productivity, utilisation, development rates and overall mining performance.
• Promote a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legislation, company standards and industry best practice.
• Build high‑performing leadership teams, mentor senior mining personnel and work with HR to strengthen workforce capability.

Required profile

• Degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant senior‑level experience in underground mining, preferably in gold mining, with exposure to multi‑site operations.
• 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 and production systems
• Mechanisation and mining technology implementation
• Operational risk assessment and mitigation