Senior Mine Project Manager – Rustenburg Ops

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Disability insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end operational improvement initiatives at a major mining facility. You will drive scope, plans, and execution, managing teams, contractors and vendors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires 7+ years of PM experience, including 4+ years in mining/heavy industry, plus a Mining or Mechanical Eng degree (ECSA preferred). Engage with site personnel and external partners to achieve measurable improvements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience with at least 4 years in mining/heavy industrial sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field; ECSA registration preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety, environmental and operational regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end project delivery for operational improvement initiatives in the Rustenburg mining environment.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed plans with timelines, resources, budgets and risk assessments.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, contractors and vendors to ensure timely execution.
• Monitor progress against milestones and KPIs; report to stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks and issues with mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations specific to mining.
• Integrate new processes and technologies into existing operations.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Mining industry

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining or Mechanical Eng

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end operational improvement initiatives at a major mining facility. You will drive scope, plans, and execution, managing teams, contractors and vendors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires 7+ years of PM experience, including 4+ years in mining/heavy industry, plus a Mining or Mechanical Eng degree (ECSA preferred). Engage with site personnel and external partners to achieve measurable improvements.