General Manager

Our client, a prominent organization in the mineral sector fully owned by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Government of Pakistan, is seeking an experienced professional for the position of General Manager (Mining / Geophysics). This role is based in Quetta on a three-year contract, which may be extended based on satisfactory performance. The successful candidate will lead and manage all technical operations, including geophysical surveys for exploration projects and new joint ventures. The position demands a strategic approach combined with technical expertise to optimize mineral reserve extraction, ensure compliance with regulations, and safeguard national interests in multi-entity mining collaborations.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead technical evaluations, long-term mine planning, and geophysical exploration activities across existing and prospective areas.
- Oversee joint-venture feasibility studies, technical proposals, pre-feasibility reports, and economic evaluations such as NPV and IRR submitted by partners.
- Direct and approve core geophysical programs, including airborne and ground seismic, magnetic, electromagnetic, and induced polarization (IP) surveys for mineral exploration.
- Supervise geophysical data processing, structural geology interpretation, and 3D subsurface modeling to identify mineralized horizons.
- Interpret geophysical data and guide deep-drilling campaigns and exploratory borehole programs aimed at discovering new copper-gold deposits in the Chagai mineral belt.
- Prepare and lead the organization’s geophysical survey programs, including data acquisition, processing, and interpretation.
- Review open-pit and underground mine designs, slope stability assessments, stripping ratios, and ore-grade control plans.
- Provide technical direction on drilling, blasting, extraction, and crushing-to-smelting workflows in collaboration with site teams.
- Ensure proper deployment and calibration of geophysical instruments and specialized mining technologies.
- Review and audit operational performance metrics and environmental mitigation protocols.
- Ensure strict compliance with provincial and federal mining regulations, environmental standards, and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) frameworks.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mining, Metallurgy, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, or Geophysics, registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
- A minimum of 20-25 years of progressive post-qualification experience in mining and geophysical exploration surveying, with at least 20 years in senior executive or managerial roles.
- Age between 40 to 50 years.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Deep technical expertise in porphyry copper-gold deposit modeling and geophysical survey methodologies.
- Proven experience in evaluating and negotiating complex mining agreements and preparing technical, pre-feasibility, and feasibility reports based on geophysical data.
- Strong crisis management, decision-making, and multi-stakeholder communication skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in remote, high-altitude, and desert field conditions.
- Exceptional attention to detail and observational skills.
- Proficiency in geophysical interpretation software such as Geosoft Oasis Montaj and SeisSpace.
- Skilled in 3D mine design software including Surpac, Datamine, or Micromine, as well as AutoCAD, GIS mapping, and financial modeling for feasibility studies.

Additional Information
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria will be invited for interviews. Government employees may apply through the proper channel by submitting a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their department. No travel allowance or daily allowance will be provided for interviews. The organization reserves the right to cancel the vacancy at any time without prior notice.

This opportunity was announced on 18th October 2026, with the application deadline set for 1st November 2026. Candidates with the required qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply through the official careers portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection stages.