Project Manager - Mining Infra Development (On-site)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation assistance

Site-specific allowances

Bonus structure

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure initiatives in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead planning, procurement, construction, and commissioning across large-scale mining operations, ensuring safety, budget, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in heavy industrial or mining project management, strong leadership, and deep engineering knowledge. On-site work and collaboration with senior stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Engineering with mining/industrial focus.
• Minimum 7 years of project management in heavy industry or mining.
• Experience delivering capital infrastructure projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of major mining infrastructure projects.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets and resource plans.
• Oversee procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards.
• Manage on-site teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Report project status and financial performance to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Engineering degree (Mining/Mechanical/Civil/Electrical)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Contract management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee critical infrastructure initiatives in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead planning, procurement, construction, and commissioning across large-scale mining operations, ensuring safety, budget, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in heavy industrial or mining project management, strong leadership, and deep engineering knowledge. On-site work and collaboration with senior stakeholders are essential.