Mining Business Development Manager – Mandarin Speaker (Jakarta Based / Mobile) – Mining & Resources Industry
Talent Hunts Indonesia is an Executive Search Agency based in Jakarta, currently working with a prominent international mining and natural resources enterprise expanding its investment footprint in Indonesia, who are looking for a highly capable Mining Business Development Manager (Mandarin Speaker). Based in Jakarta with frequent travel to mining concessions nationwide, this core leadership position is responsible for driving mining resource acquisition, leading technical and economic feasibility evaluations (FS/Pre-FS), facilitating government/regulatory approvals (RKAB, IUP/IUPK), and negotiating complex commercial partnerships across key metal commodities (e.g., Nickel, Copper, Gold, Bauxite, Iron Ore). The ideal candidate will combine strong mining technical acumen (JORC / NI 43-101) with deep local government networks and fluent Mandarin business communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Mining Concession & Resource Acquisition: Identify, source, and secure high-value mining concession opportunities (IUP/IUPK) across Indonesia; leverage established local networks to originate genuine, high-potential asset deals rather than standard broker listings.
Government Approvals & Regulatory Compliance: Navigate Indonesian mining policies, forestry/environmental permits, community relations (AMDAL, IPPKH/PPKH), and annual work plan/budget approvals (RKAB) in coordination with Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and regional authorities.
Technical & Economic Assessment: Lead comprehensive resource and reserve evaluations under international frameworks (JORC, NI 43-101, KNI); organize technical solution comparisons, review pre-feasibility (Pre-FS) and feasibility studies (FS), and evaluate integrated mining, processing, and metallurgical routes.
Investment Analysis & Commercial Negotiations: Formulate deal structures across equity joint ventures, EPC, EPC+F, and direct asset acquisition models; lead commercial contract negotiations, perform risk assessments, and deliver actionable investment recommendations to senior executive management.
Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee project progression from initial greenfield/brownfield exploration and resource modeling to feasibility, investment clearance, and operational handover.
Cross-Border Stakeholder Alignment: Serve as the primary strategic bridge between Indonesian regulatory/local mine owners and China headquarters/international executive leadership.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Mining Engineering, Geology, Mineral Processing, Metallurgy, Finance, or a related technical discipline (a combination of technical mining background and strong commercial deal-making capability is a distinct advantage).
Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the Indonesian mining sector, with at least 5 years serving in a Project Leader, BD Manager, or Core Management capacity.
Mandatory Language Skills: Fluency in Mandarin / Chinese (spoken and written) is mandatory for C-suite HQ alignment and technical reporting; proficiency in English is strongly preferred alongside fluent Bahasa Indonesia.
Technical Mastery: Deep familiarity with JORC / NI 43-101 resource/reserve standards, integrated mining/processing workflows, CAPEX/OPEX modeling, and FS/Pre-FS technical review.
Regulatory Expertise: Thorough, practical understanding of Indonesian mining laws, ESDM regulations, IUP/IUPK licensing, RKAB approvals, and environmental/community clearance frameworks.
Commodity Focus: Hands-on deal experience in major metal commodities such as Nickel, Copper, Gold, Bauxite, or Iron Ore.
High mobility and willingness to travel frequently to remote mining sites, concessions, and regional government offices across Indonesia.
Willing to be based in Jakarta.