Mining Manager (Contract)

LOCATION: Yaouré Gold Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
Full-Time

Perseus Mining Limited is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Mining Manager to lead open cut operations at the Yaoure site in Africa.

Reporting to the General Manager, this role will establish safe and efficient mining operations from the ground up. The Mining Manager will ensure a consistently high standard of service delivery that contributes directly to the achievement of the mine’s production targets in a safe, cost effective, and timely manner.

This is a hands on leadership role, managing a diverse workforce and delivering across performance, safety, and cost.

  • Demonstrate commitment to Perseus Values
  • Promote and comply with PMY Occupational Health & Safety, Environment and Community Relations Policies
  • Define the processes for the communication of the requirements for effective OH&S management and compliance
  • Ensure that the requirements for effective OH&S management and compliance are clearly communicated and understood by direct reports and all personnel operating in the Mine (employees, contractors and other personnel)
  • Ensure through appropriate direction and supervision that the OH&S standards are adhered to
  • Ensure through own personal behaviour absolute compliance with OH&S requirements, setting an example to all employees and contractors regarding their expected standards of compliance with OH&S requirements
  • Ensure compliance with PMY Safety Management Plan
  • Ensure incident prevention and the achievement of tasks in an environmentally sustainable manner
  • Become actively involved in PMY aims and objectives of engaging with the local community and strive to leave a positive impact on the longer-term outcomes for local people. Promote the integration between this engagement and the success of the business
  • Maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders in mining activities consistent with the Company Environment and Community Relations Policies
  • Develop objectives for sharing common infrastructure and support services across the site and cascade this throughout function.
  • Provide direction with appropriate discretion levels set as to the method and processes to be used throughout the contractor operation
  • Follow up and monitor actual performance against planned performance of direct reports and the contractor team

About You

We’re looking for a performance driven mining leader with strong operational and contractor management experience, capable of building systems and teams from the ground up in a dynamic environment.

To succeed in this role, our ideal candidate will have:

  •  A tertiary qualification in Mining Engineering or a related discipline
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience at Managerial level, similar position or above in major, metalliferous or precious metal open pit mining operations
  • At least 15 years of experience in open pit production in a metalliferous or precious metal mining operation with leadership of a multi-disciplinary mining team
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team safely and improve team safety awareness
  • High level of understanding of all relevant legislation affecting the employment and safety of persons in the mining industry in Côte d’Ivoire
  • Significant experience in managing mining contractors
  • Computer literate including skill on GEOVIA software and Microsoft Office Package
  • Knowledge of geological nature of gold deposits and knowledge of the geotechnical and hydrogeological factors effecting open pit mines
  • Experience in the development and implementation of management systems
  • Proven ability to deliver results
  • Experience in managing costs and budgeting
  • Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas

It would be beneficial if you have: 

  • Previous experience working on projects with Africa
  • French language

Where You’ll Be Working

Located within West Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Yaouré Gold Mine is Perseus’s third operation, commencing production in December 2020. Achieving Commercial Production in March 2021, Yaouré’s operational life was extended to at least 2035 in September 2023. The mine is anticipated to yield approximately 210,000 ounces of gold annually over the next five years, with an average AISC of approximately US$1,104

About Us

Perseus Mining Limited is an ASX- and TSX-listed gold producer, developer, and explorer focused on the African continent.

With a strong pipeline of projects including our flagship Nyanzaga development in Tanzania and an expanding presence in the region, we currently operate three gold mines: Edikan in Ghana, and Sissingué and Yaouré in Côte d’Ivoire.

Driven by a clear growth strategy to maintain annual gold production exceeding 500,000 ounces, Perseus is focused on operational excellence and long-term value creation.

We are dedicated to developing skills, offering rewarding careers, and providing the opportunity to make a real impact within a progressive and growing organisation spanning multiple African nations. 

How to Apply

We welcome applications from candidates across Africa, and internationally.

If you’re interested in joining a committed, skilled, and dynamic team, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Applications close on 26 September 2025. Perseus Mining reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

To align with Perseus Mining’s commitment to safety, the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a medical screening.

Perseus Mining is an equal opportunity employer that supports and cultivates a diverse workforce. We value our employees and empower them to enhance their skills and advance their careers.

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