Project Manager

About Our Client

Our client is looking for a project manager to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
  • Develop: Project schedules, Resource plans, Budget forecasts
  • Manage full project lifecycle (initiation → completion)
• Safety & Legal Compliance
  • Ensure all projects comply with: Mine Health and Safety Act, DMRE requirements
  • Integrate safety into: Design, Execution, Contractor management
• Budget & Cost Control
  • Prepare and manage project budgets
  • Monitor: Capex vs actual spend, Cost overruns
  • Implement cost-saving measures
• Contractor & Supplier Management
  • Appoint and manage contractors
  • Ensure contractor compliance with: Safety standards, Scope of work
  • Manage contracts, claims, and performance
• Stakeholder Management
  • Coordinate with: Mine operations team, Engineering team, Safety department, External stakeholders
  • Provide regular updates to senior management
• Risk Management
  • Identify project risks (technical, safety, financial)
  • Develop mitigation plans
  • Monitor and control risks throughout the project
• Scheduling & Progress Tracking
  • Track project progress against plan
  • Use tools like: MS Project / Primavera
  • Adjust schedules when required
• Quality Assurance
  • Ensure all work meets: Engineering standards, Company specifications
  • Conduct inspections and sign-offs
• Reporting
  • Prepare: Weekly/monthly progress reports, Budget reports, Risk reports
  • Report to management and stakeholders
• Commissioning & Handover
  • Oversee commissioning of new equipment / infrastructure
  • Ensure smooth handover to operations
  • Close out project documentation

Minimum Requirements

• Qualifications
  • Degree / Diploma in: Mining Engineering, Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Project Management
• Experience
  • 5–10 years in mining or heavy industry
  • Proven experience managing projects (CAPEX projects preferred)
• Certifications (Advantage)
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • PRINCE2
  • GCC (if engineering-heavy environment)
• Key Competencies
  • Strong project planning skills
  • Financial and cost control ability
  • Leadership and team coordination
  • Risk management
  • Communication & stakeholder management
• KPIs (Performance Indicators)
  • Project delivered on time
  • Project delivered within budget
  • Zero safety incidents
  • Quality compliance
  • Stakeholder satisfaction
• Other
  • Drivers License: CODE B (Car)
  • Own car needed: No

Employment Type

Permanent Employment

Industry

Mining

Work Space Preference

Work Onsite

Ideal Work Province

Northern Cape

Ideal Work City

N/A