Head, Mines Operation

Dangote | Kogi, Nigeria

Full-Time Posted 1 day ago 1 view

About the Role

The Dangote Group, Africa's leading diversified business conglomerate, is seeking an experienced and results-driven Head, Mines Operation to lead and manage large-scale mining activities in a highly productive and safety-conscious environment. In this vital leadership role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective extraction of raw materials while meeting ambitious production targets, quality requirements, and rigorous regulatory standards across our operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all mining operations to support continuous plant production requirements.
  • Develop and implement short- and long-term mine plans focused on cost leadership and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate all core mining activities, including drilling, blasting, excavation, haulage, and material handling.
  • Monitor mining performance against approved budgets, production targets, and key operational performance indicators.
  • Optimize equipment utilization and drive continuous improvement initiatives across all mining assets.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams of engineers, supervisors, technicians, and contractors.
  • Ensure strict compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and statutory mining regulations in Nigeria.
  • Collaborate with technical, maintenance, and executive management teams to achieve organizational business objectives.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 25 years of progressive experience in open-pit mining operations within the cement, quarrying, or heavy industrial sector.
  • Demonstrated success in mine planning, large-scale production management, and executive operational leadership.
  • Strong commercial acumen with proven expertise in cost optimization and resource allocation.
  • Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional team management capabilities.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary aligned with industry standards and commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and family.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within Africa's largest industrial conglomerate.
  • Performance-based bonuses and dynamic leadership exposure.

Skills

Mining Engineering Mine Planning Open-Pit Mining Operations Management Safety Compliance Cost Optimization Team Leadership Production Management
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