Senior Mining Program Leader — Relocation Assistance

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses (performance)

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Rustenburg, North West, to lead large-scale mining operation programs. The role requires deep expertise in project management within mining, strong leadership, and the ability to align projects with strategic objectives while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will oversee budgets, resources, and schedules, collaborate with engineers, geologists, and operations staff, and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of project/program management experience in the mining industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering; master's preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with stakeholder management ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage program plans for key mining operations.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects aligned with strategic objectives.
• Manage budgets, resources and timelines for efficient delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams of engineers, geologists and staff.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure safety, environmental standards and protocols.
• Report progress to senior management and regulators as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement in mining operations.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communications.
• Conduct performance reviews and mentor team members.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Risk management

Project management

Mining processes

Safety standards

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Business Administration or Engineering Management

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Program Manager in Rustenburg, North West, to lead large-scale mining operation programs. The role requires deep expertise in project management within mining, strong leadership, and the ability to align projects with strategic objectives while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will oversee budgets, resources, and schedules, collaborate with engineers, geologists, and operations staff, and drive continuous improvement across