Senior Project Manager (Mining)

Marvel Placement Consultants; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager specializing in the mining industry. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in project management and proven expertise in handling large scale projects including construction and installation. Responsibilities include developing project plans, managing budgets, and ensuring timely delivery. Strong client relationship management and risk management capabilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Project Management within the mining industry.
• Experience managing large construction and installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans and maintain monthly schedule updates.
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure project tasks are executed efficiently.
• Manage and track project costs, ensuring budgetary compliance.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk management

Client relationship management

Education

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

Job description

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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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.

Closing Date

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 17 September 2025. You may still submit your CV for this position until 8 October 2025.

Please Note

Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission and endeavour to respond to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

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