Senior Mining Project Lead: Feasibility & Delivery

Marvel Placement Consultant; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultant seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead the Definitive Feasibility Study in a mining/processing environment. You will coordinate engineering consultants, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with MHSA and OHSACT standards.

Responsibilities include defining scope, timelines, risk management, and governance compliance, with a focus on safety, cost control, and stakeholder communication across disciplines.

Qualifications

• BSc Engineering, BTech or equivalent qualification.
• 10–15 years of project management experience in mining/engineering.
• Proven experience managing complex projects in mining, engineering or process plant.
• Knowledge of project planning, execution, financial management and project controls.
• Experience with budgeting, cost management and cash flow forecasting.
• Understanding of asset management within mining/processing operations.
• Knowledge of engineering design processes, technical reviews and project quality requirements.
• Experience with procurement processes, contract management and contractor coordination.
• Strong MHSA/OHSACT and environmental compliance understanding.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of the Definitive Feasibility Study, ensuring deliverables are completed on time.
• Establish objectives, scope, execution strategies, resources and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering consultants, service providers and contractors to meet project requirements.
• Review and oversee engineering designs for compliance with standards and procedures.
• Facilitate technical reviews, HAZOP studies and project approvals.
• Manage project schedules and ensure cross-disciplinary integration.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure governance compliance.
• Monitor expenditure, budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial performance.
• Identify and manage project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain change control for scope, costs, schedules and technical requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Project governance

Change management

Education

BSc Engineering / BTech / BEng or equivalent

Job description

Marvel Placement Consultant seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead the Definitive Feasibility Study in a mining/processing environment. You will coordinate engineering consultants, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with MHSA and OHSACT standards.

Responsibilities include defining scope, timelines, risk management, and governance compliance, with a focus on safety, cost control, and stakeholder communication across disciplines.