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 Show more Show less