Job Title: Director, Mine Planning (Africa)
Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 25 April 2026

Company Profile

Newmont Corporation is a world-leading gold mining company committed to responsible mining, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. We operate with integrity, innovation, and a focus on safety, creating a collaborative and high-performance environment where employees are empowered to deliver value and impact across our African operations.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Mine Planning (Africa) to lead mine planning activities across our operations. The successful candidate will drive excellence in mine design, scheduling, resource management, and technical leadership while collaborating with senior stakeholders to optimize operational performance and business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional mine planning for open pit and/or underground operations, including design, scheduling, and business planning
• Oversee resource-to-reserve conversion and ensure compliance with Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resource (MRMR) standards
• Optimize mine design and scheduling using Deswik, MineSight, and other engineering software
• Drive operational improvements through mine automation, technology adoption, and business process enhancement
• Supervise, mentor, and develop technical staff within the mine engineering team
• Ensure mine planning incorporates safety, cost, and operational value drivers
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical leadership and stakeholders
• Monitor and report on compliance with functional cost models, standards, and best practices
• Contribute to project evaluation, investment analysis, and M&A due diligence activities
• Collaborate across sites to ensure consistent application of mine planning best practices

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree-qualified Mining Engineer; advanced degree preferred
• Recognized Competent / Qualified Person for Mineral Reserves and Mineral Resource (MRMR)
• 15–20 years of combined mine engineering and operations experience in open pit and/or underground hard rock gold or copper-gold operations
• Substantial experience in senior mine management roles, including supervision of engineering staff and leadership of technical services teams
• Demonstrated expertise in both bulk and selective mining methods, with experience on oxide Au and Cu/Au ore bodies
• Working knowledge of mine automation, scheduling optimization, and engineering software (Deswik, MineSight)
• Strong knowledge of safety in design, functional cost modeling, and standards compliance
• Experience with project evaluation, Newmont’s Investment System, and M&A due diligence
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Proficiency in English required; additional Ghanaian language skills are an asset

Work Environment

We foster a welcoming, inclusive, and high-performance environment where technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation are valued. Our culture encourages leadership development, operational rigor, and a commitment to safety and sustainable business practices.

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