Senior Mine Project Leader - Operations & Impact

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Travel allowances

Career advancement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee critical mining projects in Mpumalanga near Nelspruit. You will lead mine development, equipment upgrades, and efficiency improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with mine managers, engineers, and site personnel to deliver on time and within budget. The role offers opportunities to drive operational excellence and real impact in a challenging, rewarding sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in mining.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale mining capital projects or improvements.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering; PMP certification valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of complex mining and operational projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for site-specific needs.
• Manage project teams, contractors, and stakeholders within the operational mining environment.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, health, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Identify and manage project risks, developing mitigation strategies for operational disruptions.
• Conduct regular site assessments and provide comprehensive progress reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Decision making under pressure

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee critical mining projects in Mpumalanga near Nelspruit. You will lead mine development, equipment upgrades, and efficiency improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate with mine managers, engineers, and site personnel to deliver on time and within budget. The role offers opportunities to drive operational excellence and real impact in a challenging, rewarding sector.