Principal Specialist, Licensing &Tenement Management

Maaden
Jeddah
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Developing others","Teamwork & collaboration","Analytical thinking"]

Manage and advance Ma’aden’s exploration licensing and tenement management processes, including end-to-end licensing, regulatory administration, and ensuring all legislative and license/lease obligations are met in Saudi Arabia. Oversee reconnaissance and exploration licenses, maintain compliant records, and support ERD by strengthening mineral rights administration. Lead stakeholder engagement and coordinate with government units to address mining enquiries, reporting recommendations to the Director.

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Principal Specialist, Licensing &Tenement Management

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Job Summary

Manage and advance Ma’aden’s exploration licensing and tenement management processes, including end-to-end licensing, regulatory administration, and ensuring all legislative and license/lease obligations are met in Saudi Arabia. Oversee reconnaissance and exploration licenses, maintain compliant records, and support ERD by strengthening mineral rights administration. Lead stakeholder engagement and coordinate with government units to address mining enquiries, reporting recommendations to the Director.
Location: Jeddah
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop and oversee end-to-end exploration licensing processes to identify and obtain licenses, permits, or rights while ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • •Oversee regulatory administration and supervise reconnaissance and exploration licenses to ensure compliance with Saudi exploration and mining laws.
  • •Manage record keeping for regulatory compliance with licensing terms and conditions.
  • •Facilitate ERD development by strengthening administration and management of mineral rights and supporting stakeholder engagement to translate needs into organizational goals.
  • •Prepare government responses and regular/ad-hoc reports for the Director with recommendations on opportunities, critical issues, and strategic insights.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience or Geospatial (or similar).
  • •More than 10 years’ experience in license management or tenement management, preferably in the Metals Mining industry.
  • •More than 5 years of managerial level experience in similar roles.
  • •Familiarity with Saudi Arabia’s mining, minerals, and exploration sector.
  • •Strong project management skills to manage multiple exploration license applications simultaneously, including PMP designation.
Experience:10+ yearsMetals miningMiningExplorationSaudi Arabia
Education:Bachelor's in Geoscience, Geospatial
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationDeveloping othersTeamwork & collaborationAnalytical thinking
Certifications:PMP

Company Brief

Maaden
Ma’aden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company) is a Riyadh‑based, state‑linked mining and metals group developing integrated value chains across gold, phosphate, aluminium, copper and industrial minerals to support Saudi Arabia’s industrial transformation and Vision 2030.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Founded: 1997
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