Senior Project Manager

Marvel Placement Consultant; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager experienced in the mining industry to oversee large-scale projects in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of project management experience, strong stakeholder relationships, and a degree in a relevant engineering field. The role involves managing project delivery, costs, and ensuring vendor compliance. Frequent travel within Gauteng is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Project Management within the mining industry.
• Proven experience managing large construction, installation, and process-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale, multi-disciplinary mining projects.
• Manage project delivery, budgets, costs, schedules, and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure external vendors and contractors deliver on time and according to specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Budgeting

Education

Degree in Mining Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Hydro Metallurgy Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job title : Senior Project Manager

Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 17, 2025

Closing : 2025-10-17

Responsibilities

• Our client, a leader in the mining industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale, multi-disciplinary mining projects.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project delivery, budgets, costs, schedules, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring profitability and long-term value creation.
• This role requires frequent travel within the Gauteng area.
• Develop detailed project plans and maintain monthly schedule updates in line with PMO governance.
• Coordinate internal resources (personnel, equipment, and materials) to ensure project tasks are executed within scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Ensure external vendors and contractors deliver on time and according to specifications.
• Manage and track project costs, including invoicing and budgetary adjustments.
• Conduct client site visits as required and ensure efficient deployment of project engineers, field engineers, and solutions consultants.
• Cultivate strong client relationships, ensuring project profitability and delivery of customer value in line with predefined success criteria.
• Implement project risk management strategies to minimise risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using formal change control processes.
• Report and escalate client concerns or project blockers to senior management.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation to support delivery and compliance.
• Facilitate proper project handovers, including training and change management activities.
• Delegate project tasks effectively based on junior staff members’ strengths and experience levels.
• Measure project performance using defined KPIs (cost, schedule, scope) to assess success.
• Conduct project retrospectives and report on outcomes upon project completion.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Mining Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Hydro Metallurgy Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Project Management within the mining industry.
• Proven experience managing large construction, installation, and process-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.
• Familiarity with PMO governance, project methodologies, and change control processes.