Vice President of Operations – Mining

About the role

The Vice President of Operations leads all operational functions at the Obuasi Mine, overseeing geology, mining, processing and engineering to deliver the approved business plan safely and reliably.

Key responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership for safe production and embed critical controls to manage material risks.
• Integrate Mining, Geology, Technical Services, Engineering and Processing into a single operating plan that drives mine‑wide performance.
• Hold operational leaders accountable for development, production, productivity and cost targets.
• Define and enforce accountability frameworks for contractors, overseeing performance, capability and KPI adherence.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and operational plans aligned with production, cost and capital commitments.

Required profile

• Minimum 20 years of relevant mining experience, including senior leadership in large‑scale mechanised hard‑rock underground operations.
• Proven track record of improving operational performance through ramp‑up, turnaround or optimisation phases.
• Experience managing senior functional teams and major underground mining contractors.
• Experience working in African or similarly complex operational environments.

Required skills

• Mining Engineering (or related technical discipline)
• Underground mining operations management
• Contractor performance governance
• Integration of mining, geology, engineering and processing functions

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, employee assistance programmes and pension contributions.
• Equal opportunity workplace that values inclusion, diversity and equity.