Our client, a leading mineral sector organization wholly owned by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Government of Pakistan, is seeking talented Professionals with extensive experience in the mineral industry for the following position based at Quetta on three years contract basis (Extendable on satisfactory performance).

General Manager (Mining / Geophysics)

Job Role

The incumbent will lead and oversee all technical operations, geophysical surveys of exploration projects, and new joint-ventures, technical evaluations (including geophysical survey of priority areas). The role requires balancing technical rigor with strategic oversight to maximize reserve extraction, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect national interests in multi-entity mining partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical evaluation, long-term mine planning, and geophysical exploration operations across existing and new targeted areas.
Oversee joint-venture feasibility studies, technical proposals, pre-feasibility reports, and economic evaluation metrics (NPV, IRR) submitted by operating partners.
Direct and approve core geophysical programs, airborne/ground seismic, magnetic, electromagnetic, and induced polarization (IP) surveys for mineral exploration.
Supervise geophysical data processing, structural geology interpretation, and 3D sub-surface modeling to ascertain potential bearing mineralized horizon.
Interpret geophysical data & guide deep-drilling campaigns, exploratory boreholes programs to identify new copper-gold deposits in the Chagai mineral belt.
Prepare organization's geophysical & lead the same, survey programs, 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 coordination with site operating teams.
Ensure proper deployment and calibration of geophysical instrumentation and specialized mining technologies.
Review and audit operational performance metrics and environmental mitigation protocols.
Ensure strict adherence to provincial and federal mining regulations, environmental standards, and HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) frameworks.

Preferred Competencies

Deep technical familiarity with porphyry copper-gold deposit modeling and geophysical survey methods.
Proven track record in evaluating and negotiating complex mining addendums, geophysical data evaluation with potential result oriented output for preparing technical & pre-feasibility/feasibility reports.
Excellent crisis management, decision-making, and multi-stakeholder communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in remote high-altitude / desert field conditions.
The role requires focused attention to detail and superior observational skills.

Qualification

Bachelor's or Master degree in engineering in the field of Mining/ Metallurgy/Electrical/Mechanical/ Geology/Geophysics registered with PEC.

Experience

Minimum 20-25 years of progressive post-qualification experience in mining, geophysical exploration surveying. At least 20 years must be in a senior executive or managerial role.

Age

The candidate should be not more than 55 years of age as of the last date of submission of application.

Technical Skills

Proficient in geophysical interpretation software (e.g., Geosoft Oasis Montaj, SeisSpace), 3D mine design software (Surpac, Datamine, or Micromine), AutoCAD, GIS mapping, and financial modeling for feasibility studies.

Additional Information:

Only short-listed candidates who meet all the aforementioned criteria will be further interviewed.
Government servants can also apply through proper channel by submitting a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective department along with the application.
No TA/DA will be admissible for the interviews.
The department reserves the right to cancel the post at any time without any notification.

This advertisement is published on 18th October 2026 . The last date to apply is 1st November 2026 . Candidates who possess the required experience and educational qualifications to undertake this challenging role are encouraged to submit their applications at

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

General Manager (Technical)