Mine Infrastructure Contracts Manager - Project Delivery Leader

Unik Civil Engineering (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Unik Civil Engineering (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the full lifecycle of mining infrastructure civil projects. This role operates regionally, balancing executive strategy with on-site execution to ensure model projects with profitable outcomes, zero safety incidents, and high quality within schedule.

The candidate must have extensive experience in mine infrastructure and a strong grasp of construction economics and project management, with the ability to translate site

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in civil engineering with mining infrastructure experience.
• 5–7 years as Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager overseeing multiple mine sites.
• Significant experience in DFI-funded mining civils.
• Proven ability to manage projects using RIB CCS (Candy) and Buildsmart.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Timetable Integrity for projects.
• Financial Stewardship & Profit Maximization across portfolios.
• HSEQ Governance (Safety & Quality) across sites.
• Contractual & Client Interface management and communication.

Skills

Financial Analytics

Forecasting

Contractual Strategy

Technical Breadth

Education

B.Sc or B.Tech in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Pr.CPM (SACPCMP) or Pr.Eng (ECSA)

Construction Law (FIDIC/NEC) certificate/diploma

Tools

RIB CCS (Candy)

Buildsmart

Job description

Unik Civil Engineering (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the full lifecycle of mining infrastructure civil projects. This role operates regionally, balancing executive strategy with on-site execution to ensure model projects with profitable outcomes, zero safety incidents, and high quality within schedule.

The candidate must have extensive experience in mine infrastructure and a strong grasp of construction economics and project management, with the ability to translate site