Projects Manager GCC - Mining - Northern Cape

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd seeks a Projects Manager GCC for a Northern Cape mining setting. The role coordinates capital and improvement projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, SHERQ compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic outcomes.

You will lead project teams, manage contractor performance, and foster strong stakeholder engagement while upholding company values and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (NQF 7) required with related field.
• GCC recommended and ECSA registration preferred.
• PMI/PMP qualification is advantageous.
• 8+ years in operational engineering/production in mining.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate capital and improvement projects.
• Oversee project management processes and timelines.
• Develop and execute strategies to meet project goals.
• Control budgets and cost management.
• Ensure SHERQ compliance and risk controls.
• Drive improvements to project performance.
• Lead and develop project teams.
• Foster stakeholder relations and communication.
• Organise sectional/functional services and structure.
• Oversee contractor performance and deliverables.
• Support various functions and departments.
• Maintain alignment with company values.

Skills

Stakeholder management

SHERQ knowledge

Budgeting

Project leadership

Change management

Education

Engineering degree (NQF 7)

Project Management Professional Qualification

Government Certificate of Competency (GCC)

Registered Professional Engineer (ECSA)

Job description

Projects Manager GCC - Mining - Northern Cape

About the job Projects Manager GCC - Mining - Northern Cape

Our client, a leading mining company, has an exciting opportunity for a Projects Manager with a completed Government Competency Certificate. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating capital and improvement projects, including budgeting, planning, and execution. The role requires strong inter-departmental and cross-functional knowledge, along with effective influencing and persuasion skills. Legal expertise, particularly in the Mine Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation, as well as relevant Codes of Practice (COPs), is essential. The candidate must also possess in-depth SHERQ knowledge, including risk assessments and a solid understanding of all SHERQ policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate capital and improvement projects.
• Oversee project management processes and timelines.
• Develop and execute tactical strategies to achieve project goals.
• Control project budgets and ensure cost management.
• Ensure SHERQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, and Quality) compliance.
• Implement change initiatives to improve project performance.
• Drive optimization of project outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Manage and develop project team members.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and communication.
• Organize sectional/functional services and ensure effective structure.
• Manage and oversee contractor performance and deliverables.
• Provide support to various functions and departments.
• Uphold strong work ethics and ensure adherence to company values.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Engineering.
• Certificate: Project Management Professional Qualification.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) (Recommended).
• Minimum of eight (8) years operational engineering and production experience within a mining and plant environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years operational Team / Project leader / Supervisory experience in a project environment.
• Accreditation / Registration - Registered Professional Engineer (ECSA).
• Legal appointments 2.13.1 Appointment.