Mining Project Leader – Cross-Functional Delivery

SET Consulting; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Consulting in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver strategic business, operational, technology and transformation projects in a mining context. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, translate objectives into structured plans and drive value with accountable delivery across multiple teams.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, hands-on delivery and the ability to influence without direct authority in a complex environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, IT, Project Management, or related field.
• Significant experience delivering projects in complex operational environments.
• Proven ability to influence and lead teams without direct authority.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, facilitation, and relationship management.
• Hands-on project delivery with a focus on achieving business outcomes.
• Experience navigating ambiguity and driving projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation to completion.
• Translate objectives into structured project plans, milestones and outcomes.
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies across teams.
• Coordinate stakeholders across operations, technology, engineering and business functions.
• Establish governance structures and reporting mechanisms for delivery accountability.
• Create clarity, ownership and momentum where priorities are unclear.
• Communicate progress, risks and key decisions to stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration across teams with differing priorities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in delivery practices.

Job description

SET Consulting in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Project Manager to deliver strategic business, operational, technology and transformation projects in a mining context. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, translate objectives into structured plans and drive value with accountable delivery across multiple teams.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, hands-on delivery and the ability to influence without direct authority in a complex environment.