Mining Infrastructure Project Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: R650,000–R720,000

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance incentives

Career development

Based in Rustenburg

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Project Engineer to drive mining infrastructure projects from feasibility to commissioning, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.

You will ensure safety, budget, and schedule adherence, apply PRINCE2/PMBOK methodologies, and report progress to senior management while enabling seamless operation across operations, maintenance, and procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng registration is desirable.
• At least 5 years in project engineering or project management.
• Mining or heavy industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PRINCE2 or PMBOK.
• Proficient in MS Project or Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of mining infrastructure projects from feasibility to commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans with scope, timelines, resource allocation, and budgets.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and internal teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental standards and company policies.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and mitigate risks.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management on milestones and financial status.
• Liaise with operations, maintenance and procurement for seamless integration.
• Conduct site inspections to verify quality and adherence to design specifications.
• Maintain project documentation and records.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering

Professional registration (Pr. Eng./Pr. Tech. Eng.) desirable

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a Project Engineer to drive mining infrastructure projects from feasibility to commissioning, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.

You will ensure safety, budget, and schedule adherence, apply PRINCE2/PMBOK methodologies, and report progress to senior management while enabling seamless operation across operations, maintenance, and procurement.