We're Hiring: Administration Director | Gold Mining & Exploration | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
What you'll do
- Lead and oversee all administrative functions across the head office and project sites
- Manage relations with government entities, including the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Investment, and other regulatory bodies
- Oversee exploration and mining licenses, permits, renewals, and governmental reporting, ensuring full compliance
- Direct site and camp administration, logistics, fleet, and facilities management
- Supervise procurement, vendor management, and administrative budgets
- Coordinate with technical, HSE, legal, and finance teams to support exploration and project operations
- Build and lead a capable administrative team
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Geology, or a related field
- 10+ years of experience in the mining sector, including at least 5 years in a senior administrative or management role
- Proven experience in gold mining operations or exploration projects
- Previous experience with Ma'aden is strongly preferred
- Solid knowledge of the Saudi Mining Investment Law, licensing procedures, and government processes
- Strong network and working relationships with relevant government entities
- Fluent in Arabic and English. Russian or Turkish is a plus
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills
