Mining Ops Project Manager | Hybrid Role in Richards Bay

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a leading mining company, seeks a seasoned Project Manager to oversee critical operational projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role blends on-site leadership with remote administration to optimize mining operations, safety, and sustainability.

You will manage a diverse project portfolio from equipment upgrades to process optimization, lead cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in performance and safety within

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Experience managing complex mining operations projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional registration (e.g., Pr.Eng) advantageous.
• Experience in KwaZulu-Natal context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage project plans for mining operations initiatives.
• Oversee project budgets with effective resource allocation and cost control.
• Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams including geologists, engineers, and site personnel.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; develop contingency plans.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships and contracts.
• Monitor progress, conduct site assessments, report KPIs.
• Liaise with stakeholders: mine management, regulatory bodies, community reps.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and safety.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MS Project

Primavera

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining/Mechanical Eng

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24, on behalf of a leading mining company, seeks a seasoned Project Manager to oversee critical operational projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role blends on-site leadership with remote administration to optimize mining operations, safety, and sustainability.

You will manage a diverse project portfolio from equipment upgrades to process optimization, lead cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in performance and safety within