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Industry Expert âÃÂàMining and Metals at IDC
IDC
October 3, 2026
Full-time
On-site
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
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