Chief Projects & Technical Officer (CPTO)

• Develop and implement COMPANYs project delivery strategy and technical governance framework.
  
• Oversee the full project lifecycle (Gates 35) from feasibility through engineering execution and handover.
  
• Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and in compliance with safety environmental and quality standards.
  
• Provide technical assurance across engineering design and construction disciplines.
  
• Foster innovation continuous improvement and integration of global best practices in project management.
  

Project Studies & Delivery

• Lead the development and delivery of feasibility and engineering studies ensuring technical and economic integrity.
  
• Coordinate EPC/EPCM contractors engineering consultants and project management firms.
  
• Manage project execution for key assets and other priority developments.
  
• Ensure robust risk identification mitigation and management across all active projects
  
• Oversee commissioning handover and operational readiness in coordination with asset owners.
  

Project Controls & Readiness

• Establish and maintain cost schedule and performance baselines for all projects.
  
• Implement project control systems and dashboards for transparent reporting and decision-making.
  
• Lead project risk and change management processes in coordination with Finance and Governance.
  
• Ensure compliance with COMPANYs Stage-Gate process and documentation standards.
  
• Plan and oversee operational readiness programs to enable smooth transition to operations.
  

Technical Governance & Assurance

• Provide oversight of engineering quality standards and design integrity across all projects.
  
• Review and validate technical studies designs and engineering deliverables prior to execution.
  
• Champion lessons learned value engineering and sustainability integration.
  
• Ensure that all projects meet regulatory environmental and permitting requirements.
  

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure project compliance with COMPANY OIA and national regulations.
  
• Maintain transparent reporting to the CEO and the Board on project performance and risks.
  
• Collaborate with CFO and CGPO on investment papers cost validation and Gate approvals.
  
• Promote a culture of safety accountability and ethical conduct across project teams
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualification & Experience

• Masters or Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mining Mechanical Civil or Process Engineering preferred).
  
• 15 years of experience in major mining or industrial project delivery including at least 7 years in executive or senior leadership roles.
  
• Proven record in managing large-scale EPC/EPCM projects within mining metals or energy sectors.
  
• Experience implementing Stage-Gate frameworks and technical governance systems.
  
• Strong understanding of project finance risk management and operational readiness principles.
  
• Excellent leadership stakeholder management and communication skills.
  

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Execution Translates corporate strategy into executable capital-efficient projects.
  
• Technical Excellence Ensures sound engineering principles and technical assurance across all projects.
  
• Risk Management Proactively identifies and mitigates project and technical risks.
  
• Collaboration Works seamlessly across departments partners and contractors.
  
• Safety Leadership Embeds a culture of safety quality and sustainability in every project stage.