Lead Mining Ops & Tech Projects

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead critical mining projects in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on implementing new technologies, optimizing processes, and upgrading infrastructure to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability.

On-site presence is required to coordinate teams and ensure project execution. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in mining project delivery, strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, and a track record of managing

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of progressive project management experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Degree in Mining, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related technical field.
• Master's or PMP certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and delivery of mining-related projects and infrastructure upgrades.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines and resources.
• Manage budgets to meet cost targets and ROI.
• Oversee implementation of equipment, automation, and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with mine operations, engineering, contractors and regulators.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and security standards are met.
• Develop risk management plans and mitigate project risks.
• Stakeholder engagement with leadership, employees and communities.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency and resource use.
• Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk management

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Master's degree or PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead critical mining projects in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on implementing new technologies, optimizing processes, and upgrading infrastructure to enhance safety, productivity, and sustainability.

On-site presence is required to coordinate teams and ensure project execution. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in mining project delivery, strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, and a track record of managing