Senior Mining Project Lead – Eastern Cape Infrastructure

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract rate commensurate with経験

Project completion bonuses

Mining development projects exposure

Diverse stakeholder engagement

Eastern Cape opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Project Manager for a major mining infrastructure project based in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead the delivery of large-scale initiatives from concept through commissioning, driving safety, quality, and on-time execution.

The ideal candidate has a mining engineering background, at least 10 years in project management with 5+ years in mining, and hands-on experience with budgets, schedules, and multi-disciplinary teams. PMP or MSc is a plus.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mining, Civil, Mechanical) or related field is required.
• A Master's degree or PMP certification is highly desirable.
• At least 10 years of project management experience, with 5+ years in large-scale mining projects.
• Proven ability to manage lifecycles from feasibility to commissioning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and closing of major mining projects while aligning with strategic objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, timelines, budgets, and risk management.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, contractors, and site personnel.
• Oversee procurement, contract negotiations, and vendor management.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance throughout all phases.
• Monitor progress, address deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships with clients, government, and communities.
• Conduct regular reviews and report on status, risks, and performance.
• Champion PM best practices and seek process improvements.
• Oversee smooth handover to operations after project completion.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mining, Civil, Mechanical) or related field

Master's degree or PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mining Project Manager for a major mining infrastructure project based in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead the delivery of large-scale initiatives from concept through commissioning, driving safety, quality, and on-time execution.

The ideal candidate has a mining engineering background, at least 10 years in project management with 5+ years in mining, and hands-on experience with budgets, schedules, and multi-disciplinary teams. PMP or MSc is a plus.