Capital Project Manager - Mining and Process Plant Projects

TRS Staffing Solutions; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1 429 000 - 1 906 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions provider seeks a skilled Capital Project Manager to oversee mining and process plant projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The individual will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle from concept to handover. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and substantial experience in project management, particularly in the mining sector. This essential role requires strong commercial acumen and the ability to handle complex, interdisciplinary projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of engineering and project management experience, including 5 years in mining or process plant capital projects.
• Proven experience as a Capital Project Manager in mining or mineral processing environments.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering process plant projects from concept to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Advance capital projects from concept development to commissioning and handover.
• Develop and manage key project documentation including scope of work and project execution strategies.
• Prepare investment memos and present project proposals to leadership.

Skills

Project management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Commercial and financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, or mining engineering

Job description

Our esteemed client aims to empower mining and industrial operators in the Democratic Republic of Congo while driving sustainable growth. We are seeking a highly skilled Capital Project Manager – Mining & Process Plant Projects, who will assume full accountability for the delivery of both sustaining and expansionary capital projects across a mining operation. These projects are predominantly processing plant–focused and encompass electrical, civil, and SMPP disciplines. This pivotal role is based in the Democratic Republic of Congo and requires a leader capable of managing complex, multidisciplinary projects within a dynamic operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advance capital projects from concept development to commissioning and handover.
• Develop and manage key project documentation, including:
• Scope of Work (SOWs).
• Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Project execution strategies.
• Prepare investment memos and business cases for executive-level approval.
• Present project proposals and progress updates to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Coordinate across multiple disciplines (Electrical, Civil, SMPP) and stakeholders.
• Maintain strong governance, reporting, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, or mining engineering.
• Minimum of 8–12 years of engineering and project management experience, including at least 5 years in mining or process plant capital projects.
• Possesses proven experience as a Capital Project Manager within mining and/or mineral processing environments.
• Demonstrates a strong track record of delivering process plant projects from concept through to commissioning.
• Exhibits strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to develop robust business cases to support project decisions.
• Experienced in managing multi‑disciplinary engineering and construction scopes across Electrical, Civil, and SMPP disciplines.

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