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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days KoBold Metals's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 69% of KoBold Metals's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at KoBold Metals
- high 28 stale, 0 reposted of 36 open
- Hiring momentum
- 38 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from KoBold Metals's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for KoBold Metals.
About this role
The Commercial Director will lead the commercial strategy for the Mingomba copper mining project in Zambia, overseeing procurement, contractor management, and market engagement. This senior role involves establishing governance frameworks, developing contracting strategies, and managing a high-performing team to ensure project delivery aligns with financial and operational goals. The position requires significant experience in large-scale project management within the mining or industrial sectors.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of KoBold Metals as an employer.
What you need
- 15+ years of commercial leadership experience on multi-billion dollar mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, or large industrial projects
- Demonstrated success forming and implementing high-value EPC, EPCM, design-and-build, engineering services, drilling, construction, logistics, and long-lead equipment contracts
- Deep working knowledge of major construction contract structures including FIDIC and NEC forms
- Track record developing local supplier and contractor capability in Africa, Asia, or Latin America
- Proven ability to design and implement commercial systems, governance, and reporting for major projects
- Strong business judgement, ethical leadership, and a commitment to transparency
Nice to have
- Experience working with Chinese suppliers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers
- Recognized qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Construction Law, Business, engineering, supply chain, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Worth weighing
- Role involves significant travel to Zambia, which may impact work-life balance
- Position requires managing a project with a capital expenditure of over US$2 billion, indicating high stakes and pressure
- Experience in Africa is emphasized, which may limit candidates without such background
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Listed by KoBold Metals on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.