Lead Project Manager – Engineering & Mining

Copper Quail; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper Quail is seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan, execute and deliver multidisciplinary engineering and mining projects from initiation through close-out. The role carries accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, technical coordination and stakeholder alignment.

The role requires a strong planner with disciplined control of scope and risk, and a confident leader capable of coordinating technical and operational stakeholders across disciplines.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Engineering or related technical field.
• Professional Engineer registration or eligibility with ECSA.
• Minimum 5 years of project-management experience in engineering, mining or drilling environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projects from initiation through completion.
• Advanced knowledge of project-management principles, tools and methodologies.
• Valid medical certificate /fitness and Code 08 driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated project plans, schedules, budgets and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, operations, contractors and other project disciplines.
• Monitor project progress against scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality requirements.
• Lead project governance, stakeholder communication and structured reporting.
• Manage project risks, changes, dependencies and corrective actions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet applicable technical standards and recognised practices.
• Drive effective communication between internal teams, contractors, suppliers and client stakeholders.
• Support project close-out, handover and lessons-learned processes.

Skills

Strong planning & risk control

Leadership & stakeholder coordination

Education

BSc or BEng in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Copper Quail is seeking an experienced Project Manager to plan, execute and deliver multidisciplinary engineering and mining projects from initiation through close-out. The role carries accountability for scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, technical coordination and stakeholder alignment.

The role requires a strong planner with disciplined control of scope and risk, and a confident leader capable of coordinating technical and operational stakeholders across disciplines.