Job Description
Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Mining| Johannesburg
My client, a high-growth, African-focused resources group operating across multiple jurisdictions
As the business continues to scale and deepen its capital markets presence, an opportunity has arisen for a seasoned Group CFO to join the executive leadership team
This is a Board-facing role, working closely with the CEO and Directors, with full responsibility for financial strategy, governance, and capital markets engagement
This role goes far beyond traditional finance
You will act as a strategic partner to the CEO, leading
Group financial strategy and long-term value creation
Capital raising across equity, debt, and alternative structures
Investor relations and market engagement
M&A execution, including cross-border transactions
Financial governance across a multi-entity, international group
You will play a critical role in shaping the Group's capital markets journey, working closely with advisors, institutional investors, and global stakeholders
What We're Looking For
Proven experience at CFO or senior executive finance level within a listed or pre-listed environment
Strong understanding of public markets, investor relations, and capital raising
Demonstrated track record in M&A and complex transactions
Experience managing multi-jurisdictional group structures
Professional qualification (CA(SA), ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
Required Skills:
Exposure to AIM-listed environments or UK regulatory frameworks
Experience within mining, natural resources, or project-based industries
Background in emerging or frontier markets
Strategic, commercially astute, and credible at Board level
Strong communicator with the ability to engage investors and stakeholders globally
Hands-on where required, but comfortable operating at an executive level
High integrity with a focus on governance and transparency