Key Responsibilities:

Exploration & Resource Development:

- Lead and manage all exploration and resource development activities for Potash, Phosphate and other minerals projects.

- Develop and implement exploration strategies, drilling programs, and resource expansion initiatives.

- Oversee geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrogeological, and drilling programs.

- Direct geological modelling and mineral resource estimation activities in accordance with internationally recognized reporting standards, including: SAMREC and other applicable standards.

- Identify opportunities to optimize resources and enhance project economics.

Resource Estimation & Technical Studies:

- Lead the preparation, review, and management of: Scoping Studies, Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS), and Definitive/Bankable Feasibility Studies (DFS/BFS).

- Ensure technical studies are completed to international standards and meet the requirements of investors and lenders.

- Integrate geological, mining, processing, hydrogeological, environmental, infrastructure, and logistics considerations into project development strategies.

- Provide technical leadership during project execution and operational readiness stages.

Project Development & Capital Projects Management:

- Manage the entire project development lifecycle from exploration through feasibility and into project implementation and execution.

- Lead the development and review of project capital cost estimates (CAPEX) and execution strategies.

- Coordinate with engineering consultants and EPC/EPCM contractors on process plant design, infrastructure development, and project execution planning.

- Develop tender strategies and manage the preparation and issuance of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Invitations to Tender (ITTs) for: Engineering studies, Process plant and infrastructure packages, Major equipment procurement, and Mining and construction contracts.

- Evaluate technical and commercial proposals from vendors and contractors and make recommendations for award.

- Coordinate vendor engagement, bid clarifications, and negotiations to optimize project costs and execution schedules.

- Oversee preparation of capital cost estimates and benchmarking of project costs against industry standards.

- Support the development of project execution plans, contracting strategies, procurement plans, and implementation schedules.

- Participate in project financing activities by supporting lender technical due diligence and providing project cost information required by investors and financial institutions.

Government & Stakeholder Engagement:

- Serve as the principal technical interface with: Government ministries and regulatory authorities, Mining and environmental regulators, State-owned entities and strategic partners, and Investors, lenders, and financial institutions.

- Lead interactions related to: Licensing and permitting, Project approvals, Regulatory compliance, and Technical submissions and presentations.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with key government and industry stakeholders.

Consultant & Contractor Management:

- Manage and oversee external technical consultants, engineering companies, laboratories, EPC/EPCM contractors, and specialist advisors.

- Review and approve technical reports, studies, and deliverables prepared by third-party consultants.

- Ensure work undertaken by consultants meets international technical and reporting standards and aligns with project objectives.

- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external consultants to deliver project milestones on time and within budget.

Leadership & Corporate Responsibilities:

- Provide strategic leadership to the exploration and resource development team.

- Mentor and develop technical staff and build organizational capability.

- Prepare and present technical updates, investment memoranda, and strategic recommendations to: Executive Management, Board of Directors, and Investors and lenders.

- Translate complex technical information into clear business recommendations and support strategic decision-making.

- Act as a key interface between the technical team, executive management, government authorities, consultants, contractors, investors, and other project stakeholders.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Economic Geology, Mining, Mining Geology, or a related discipline.

- Postgraduate qualifications (MSc or PhD) are highly desirable.

- Professional registration and Competent/Qualified Person status under internationally recognized reporting codes is preferred.

- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, with substantial experience in: Potash and/or Phosphate exploration, Resource estimation and reporting, Feasibility studies, Project development and execution, and Capital project development and cost estimation.

- Demonstrated experience managing projects from exploration through feasibility and into implementation.

- Extensive experience with: Sedimentary phosphate deposits and Evaporite-hosted potash deposits.

- Strong understanding of international reporting standards, including: JORC, NI 43-101, and SAMREC.

- Experience managing EPC/EPCM consultants, tendering processes, and major project procurement packages is highly desirable.