Senior Project Manager

De Beers Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Western Cape, Cape Town seeks a Senior Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have 15 years of experience, including a solid background in mining project management and engineering qualifications. Responsibilities include project integration, risk management, and communication with teams and stakeholders. Strong capabilities in managing large multi-disciplinary projects are essential.

Qualifications

• 15 years post qualification experience in project management.
• At least 10 years managing large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proven track record in mining project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial effectiveness and project cost estimates.
• Identify and define project needs with stakeholders.
• Control project scope and implement management strategies.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Cost control

Quality management

People management

Education

BSc Degree in Engineering or postgraduate qualification in project management

Job description

Overview

Job title : Senior Project Manager

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : September 30, 2025

Responsibilities

• This role reports into the De Beers Technology Projects Team
• Financial effectiveness
  • Develop, structure and generate project capital and operating cost estimates
  • Control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management
• Project Integration and Management
  • Identify and define project needs, perform / manage studies and analysis to recommend appropriate strategies to stakeholders
• Project Scope Management
  • Develop and implement relevant project control strategies to ensure the effective scope, cost, change, and schedule management
• Quality Management
  • Formulate and manage a quality management program to establish the basis of quality outcomes and the effective management of same during the project life cycle
• Communication effectiveness
  • Manage, generate and present reports, plans, and presentations
• Risk Management
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in response to project requirements
• Procurement and Contract Management
  • Ensure development of procurement management (Operating) plans to deliver effective management of supply chain related activities according to the project schedule and Group policies
• People Management
  • Direct subordinates to achieve individual and team objectives
• Safety, Health, Security and Environmental Effectiveness
  • Contributes to the achievement of team goals
• Client relationships
  • Builds relationships across the Group by sharing business information and knowledge

Qualifications

Formal qualifications :

• BSc Degree in Engineering, or postgraduate qualification in project management

Additional requirements

• 15 years post qualification experience with at least 10 years in project management of studies and execution of large multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proven track record of big mining project management experience.
• Experience in land-based mining operations both open pit and underground and with both mobile and fixed plant.
• Experience in the design and layout development of underground infrastructure, mine shaft development including mine services, winder systems, ventilation systems and treatment plants
• Experience in marine related projects, especially ship conversion, process plant and subsea mining would be an added advantage but not a prerequisite.
• Contract and contractor management experience
• In depth understanding of developing CAPEX and OPEX estimations
• Preparedness to relocate to other centre’s as and when necessary
• A good understanding of Systems Acquisition, IDM and PMBOK processes

Closing Date 29 August 2025

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