Director of Administration

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