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Head of Mining Operation (Alluvial Mining Exp.) at Oasis Africa Consulting Limited

October 16, 2026October 16, 2026| Job RecruitmentJob Recruitment| 0 Comment| 9:26 am
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Company Overview 

Oasis Africa Consulting Limited is a strategic human capital management and HR consulting firm based in Lekki (Jakande), Lagos, Nigeria, with additional presence in England. Founded around 2014–2016, it provides specialized services including recruitment (experienced hires and assessments), staffing, learning and development/training, and advisory solutions to clients across Nigeria and Africa. With a team drawing on over 25 years of combined HR experience, the firm focuses on delivering customized, results-driven people solutions that help organizations attract talent, build capability, and achieve sustainable growth and competitiveness.

Oasis Africa Consulting Limited is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Mining Operation (Alluvial Mining Exp.)

Location: Plot 5A, Pinnock Beach Estate, Jakande – Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Offer: (NGN) – 0 / Monthly

 

Job Description

  • The Head of Operations will be responsible for overseeing, optimising and coordinating overall daily mining site operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and safety.
  • This involves developing and implementing operational policies, managing teams, and driving process improvements.
  • The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of business operations and industry best practices.
  • Team Leadership and Management: Leading, mentoring, and motivating teams across various  departments, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
  • Identifying opportunities to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs.
  • Performance Management: Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), analyzing operational data, and implementing strategies to improve performance and achieve targets.
  • Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way.
  • Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices.
  • Supply Chain Management: overseeing inventory management, and logistics to ensure smooth operations and efficient delivery of goods and services.
  • Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, internal policies, and safety standards.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Effectively communicating with various stakeholders, including senior management, team members, and external partners, to ensure alignment and collaboration.
  • Continuous Improvement: Staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and continuous improvement in operations.
  • Identifying potential problems and points of friction and finding solutions to maximize efficiency and revenue.
  • Reporting: Daily Inventory / stock taking and Operational activities reporting.
  • Identifying opportunities to expand or shift course based on market changes.
  • HSE / Regulatory: Enforcing regulatory and safety standards.
  • Daily reporting of site activites.
  • Daily reporting of inventory.

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. / B.Eng. in Mining Engineering, Geology, Metallurgy / Mineral Processing or related discipline, with an MBA/M.Sc. as an added advantage.
  • Experience: 12–15+ years in mining, including substantial experience in alluvial mining and mineral recovery, with 5+ years at Mine Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, Head of Mining Operations or similar level.

Technical competence:

  • Strong understanding of alluvial deposit exploitation, excavation, material
  • handling, gravity concentration / recovery, mine planning, equipment utilisation, production optimisation and plant operations.

Leadership:

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, contractors, heavy equipment, processing operations and remote mining sites.

Commercial capability:

  • Strong understanding of production costs, budgets, procurement, fuel/equipment management, productivity and operational KPIs.

Regulatory / HSE:

  • Strong knowledge of mining regulations, environmental requirements, occupational health and safety, community relations and responsible miningpractices.

Geographic experience:

  • Experience in West Africa or other African mining environments would be particularly valuable for a Nigerian alluvial mining company.
  • African / emerging-market experience is specifically regarded as valuable in senior mining operations appointments.

Remuneration
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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