Senior Mining Projects Manager – On-site Nelspruit

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical benefits

Retirement fund

Professional development

Annual leave

Bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a leading mining group with operations in Nelspruit and Mpumalanga. The role focuses on operational improvement, capital projects, and technology deployment across underground and surface mining sites.

You will plan, execute, and close projects, lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on-site in Nelspruit. This is a high-impact, on-location leadership role in a key mining region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience in mining.
• Experience managing large capital projects or operational improvements.
• Strong knowledge of mining engineering principles and equipment.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations in mining.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Project and Primavera.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and close mining projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Oversee procurement and management of contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Manage project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate across operations, engineering, and maintenance.
• Provide status reports to senior management.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships with site personnel and agencies.
• Drive innovation and best practices in mining project management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

MS Project

Primavera

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a leading mining group with operations in Nelspruit and Mpumalanga. The role focuses on operational improvement, capital projects, and technology deployment across underground and surface mining sites.

You will plan, execute, and close projects, lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on-site in Nelspruit. This is a high-impact, on-location leadership role in a key mining region.