Senior Project Engineer - Mining Infrastructure

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Accommodation support

Medical aid

Life insurance

Provident fund

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Engineer to lead planning and execution of critical mining infrastructure projects in the Mahikeng region. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and stakeholders from conception through commissioning, ensuring safety, sustainability, and on-time delivery.

The role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, relocation and accommodation support, and opportunities for professional growth within a leading mining company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng.).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in project engineering and management, with at least 5 years in mining infrastructure.
• Proven track record delivering complex capital projects in mining.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for mining infrastructure development from planning to commissioning.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources to deliver on time and within financial constraints.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams and external contractors to meet objectives.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all phases.
• Communicate progress to senior management and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Risk assessment

Mining infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Project Engineer to lead the planning and execution of critical mining infrastructure projects in the Mahikeng region. This role requires extensive experience in managing large-scale capital projects within the mining sector, focusing on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. You will be responsible for project delivery from conception through to commissioning, managing multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and stakeholders. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineer to take on significant responsibility and drive impactful projects in a key industrial area.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle for mining infrastructure development, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within financial constraints.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams (civil, mechanical, electrical) and external contractors to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout all project phases.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and manage project-related risks effectively.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and outcomes to senior management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project engineering and management, with at least 5 years focused on mining infrastructure.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex capital projects in the mining industry.
• Strong understanding of mining operations, relevant engineering disciplines, and project management methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and attractive performance-based bonus structure.
• Opportunity to lead significant infrastructure projects in the mining sector.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and provident fund.
• Relocation assistance and accommodation support may be provided.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a leading mining company.