Project Manager (Concentrator) – Bryanston

Contractor; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 2,030,000 - 2,482,000; Full time

Job summary

The Karo Platinum Project is seeking a Project Manager – Concentrator based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, with frequent travel to Zimbabwe. You will lead the Concentrator Project from detailed engineering through to handover, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams to meet scope, schedule, budget and safety targets.

The role demands extensive mining project experience, strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to manage complex EPCM delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Chemical or Mining Engineering.
• Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) will be advantageous.
• Professional registration with ECSA or equivalent will be highly advantageous.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the Concentrator Project from detailed engineering through to operational handover.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams across disciplines.

Skills

Concentrator Plant Design

Project Management

Multidisciplinary teams

Construction & commissioning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PMP/PRINCE2 advantageous

ECSA registration advantageous

Valid passport

Job description

The Project Manager – Concentrator shall report directly to the General Manager: Capital Projects and will work closely with the Project Office, Engineering Consultants, Construction Managers, Commissioning Team, Operations personnel, contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
The incumbent will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of the Concentrator Project while providing regular progress updates, project performance reporting and strategic recommendations to the General Manager: Capital Projects. The role will also ensure effective coordination across all project disciplines to achieve the approved project scope, schedule, budget, quality and safety objectives.
The position shall be primarily based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa, with frequent travel to the Platinum Project site in Zimbabwe to support engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational readiness activities.
During critical construction and commissioning phases, the incumbent will be required to spend extended periods on site to ensure the successful delivery of the Concentrator Plant.
Travel requirements will vary depending on project milestones and operational requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Process, Electrical, Chemical or Mining Engineering.
• Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent) will be advantageous.
• Professional registration with ECSA or an equivalent professional body will be highly advantageous.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 15 years of mining project experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in project management roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong construction, commissioning and operational readiness experience.
• Experience managing projects exceeding US$100 million will be advantageous.
• Platinum group metals (PGM) processing experience will be highly advantageous.
• Experience working in Africa and remote project environments will be advantageous.
• TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate should demonstrate expertise in:

• Concentrator Plant Design and Execution
• Crushing, Milling and Flotation Plants
• Thickening and Tailings Systems
• Mechanical, Electrical, Process and C&I Integration
• EPCM Project Delivery
• Construction Management
• Project Controls
• Cost and Schedule Management
• Contract Administration
• Operational Readiness
• Handover Planning
• Leadership of Multidisciplinary Teams
• Lead the execution of the Concentrator Project from detailed engineering through to operational handover.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies.
• Ensure delivery against approved scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Drive accountability across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning teams.
• Ensure alignment with the overall Karo Platinum Project strategy.
• Coordinate all engineering disciplines throughout project execution.
• Review engineering progress and critical deliverables.
• Manage engineering interfaces and technical risks.
• Resolve multidisciplinary engineering issues.
• Ensure engineering deliverables support construction and commissioning schedules.

Procurement & Contract Management

• Oversee procurement activities for long-lead and critical equipment.
• Manage EPCM consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Review procurement progress and expediting activities.
• Manage contract performance, variations and commercial risks.
• Participate in vendor evaluations and major technical reviews.

Construction Management

• Oversee construction planning and execution.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity and quality.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and construction standards.
• Resolve construction-related issues affecting schedule or cost.
• Coordinate construction interfaces across all disciplines.

Commissioning & Operational Readiness

• Lead commissioning planning and execution.
• Ensure mechanical completion and system handovers are achieved.
• Coordinate integrated commissioning across all plant systems.
• Support operational readiness, training and handover to operations.
• Ensure all commissioning objectives are achieved safely and efficiently.

Project Controls

• Monitor project schedule, cost, progress and performance.
• Review project forecasts and reporting.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Manage change control processes.
• Monitor project KPIs and reporting requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular progress updates to executive management.
• Coordinate activities between consultants, contractors and operations.
• Facilitate project review meetings and decision-making forums.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, statutory requirements and project procedures.
• Promote quality management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.

DELIVERABLES
The Project Manager – Concentrator may be required to prepare, review and approve:

• Project Execution Plans
• Project Schedules
• Cost Reports and Forecasts
• Monthly Progress Reports
• Procurement Status Reports
• Construction Progress Reports
• Operational Readiness Plans
• Change Control Documentation
• Contractor Performance Reports
• Handover Documentation
• Lessons Learned Reports
• Executive Steering Committee Reports

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

• Primary work location: Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa.
• Extensive travel to the Platinum Project site in Zimbabwe will be required.
• Remuneration: R220,000 per month Cost to Company (CTC).
• Travel, accommodation and approved site-related expenses incurred during project travel will be covered in accordance with company policy.
• The successful candidate shall be responsible for complying with all applicable taxation requirements in their country of residence.
• Payments may be subject to applicable statutory deductions, including Zimbabwean withholding tax requirements, currently understood to be 5%, in accordance with prevailing legislation and any applicable double taxation agreements.
• The Company reserves the right to make any mandatory statutory deductions required by law.

CONTRACT DURATION
This position is offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, commencing on a mutually agreed date (option to extend).
The contract may be extended based on:

• Project requirements and progression.
• Individual performance.
• Continued support requirements during construction, commissioning and operational readiness phases.

The successful candidate will lead the delivery of the Concentrator Project through all stages of project execution, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and operational readiness.

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