Project Manager

About

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

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution
   • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
   • Develop project schedules, resource plans, and budget forecasts
   • Manage full project lifecycle (initiation → completion)
2. Safety & Legal Compliance
   • Ensure all projects comply with Mine Health and Safety Act and DMRE requirements
   • Integrate safety into design, execution, and contractor management
3. Budget & Cost Control
   • Prepare and manage project budgets
   • Monitor Capex vs actual spend and cost overruns
   • Implement cost-saving measures
4. Contractor & Supplier Management
   • Appoint and manage contractors
   • Ensure contractor compliance with safety standards and scope of work
   • Manage contracts, claims, and performance
5. Stakeholder Management
   • Coordinate with mine operations, engineering, and safety departments, and external stakeholders
   • Provide regular updates to senior management
6. Risk Management
   • Identify project risks (technical, safety, financial)
   • Develop mitigation plans
   • Monitor and control risks throughout the project
7. Scheduling & Progress Tracking
   • Track project progress against plan
   • Use tools like MS Project / Primavera
   • Adjust schedules when required
8. Quality Assurance
   • Ensure all work meets engineering standards and company specifications
   • Conduct inspections and sign-offs
9. Reporting
   • Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports, budget reports, and risk reports
   • Report to management and stakeholders
10. 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, or Project Management
• 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 Requirements

• CODE B (Car) Drivers License

Employment Type

Permanent Employment

Industry

Mining

Work Location Preference

Work Onsite in Northern Cape