Industry Expert – Mining and Metals at IDC

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial / Shareholder Returns

• Facilitate the sourcing / crowding in of funding from various sources
• Lead the identification of potential investment opportunities or project development

Internal / Operational Processes

• Implement the execution plan for the Mining Game Plan and the Critical Minerals Initiative
• Monitor the implementation of the execution plan

Customer Focus & Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with government stakeholders on mineral policy, bi and multi-lateral agreements and other beneficiation enabling policy for the growth and competitiveness of the value chain.
• Recommend and engage with potential strategic partners, both local and foreign, in critical components of the value chain these could include investors and funders; technology developers; OEMs, manufacturers; project sponsors and investors.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including private sector companies (in South Africa and the rest of the world), government agencies, industry associations, research institutions, to ensure alignment and collaboration across the value chain. This will include close co-operation and collaboration with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and address regulatory and policy.

Learning, Leadership & People Growth

• Advise internal IDC teams in the development of business cases and the evaluation of investment opportunities in mining-related projects, businesses and initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership and industry insights on emerging trends and technologies in the hydrogen value chain and use this knowledge to inform strategic decision-making.

Qualification and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS (Formal qualifications)

• Postgraduate's degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field.
• Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred. MBA is a strong preference.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in developing and executing strategies / strategic action plans within a technical and financing environment
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the mining or related sector with notable experience inprocessing and beneficiation projects
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience working on mega projects including project development, business case development, project planning, project execution, monitoring and project controls.
• Proficiency in developing detailed financial models for investment analysis
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with keystakeholders in the public and private sectors.
• Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and market information into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory and policy landscape in South Africa, and the ability to navigate and influence these factors to drive the growth and competitiveness of the mining value chain.
• Excellent networks in both the public and private sectors
• Experience in working with government departments with the aim of driving regulatory and policy changes
• Knowledge of financing and financial instruments of mega projects and experience in workingon project financing with different financial institutions

Roles and Responsibilities

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Financial acumen
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Stakeholder management and customer focus
• Report writing skills
• Planning and organizing

Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Presentation and communication skills
• Relationship and networking skills
• Persuading and influencing skills

Posting End Date

• 14 Oct 2026