Senior Project Manager – Mining

Marvel Placement Consultant; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultant seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead the Definitive Feasibility Study in a mining/processing environment. You will coordinate engineering consultants, manage budgets, and ensure alignment with MHSA and OHSACT standards.

Responsibilities include defining scope, timelines, risk management, and governance compliance, with a focus on safety, cost control, and stakeholder communication across disciplines.

Qualifications

• BSc Engineering, BTech or equivalent qualification.
• 10–15 years of project management experience in mining/engineering.
• Proven experience managing complex projects in mining, engineering or process plant.
• Knowledge of project planning, execution, financial management and project controls.
• Experience with budgeting, cost management and cash flow forecasting.
• Understanding of asset management within mining/processing operations.
• Knowledge of engineering design processes, technical reviews and project quality requirements.
• Experience with procurement processes, contract management and contractor coordination.
• Strong MHSA/OHSACT and environmental compliance understanding.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of the Definitive Feasibility Study, ensuring deliverables are completed on time.
• Establish objectives, scope, execution strategies, resources and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering consultants, service providers and contractors to meet project requirements.
• Review and oversee engineering designs for compliance with standards and procedures.
• Facilitate technical reviews, HAZOP studies and project approvals.
• Manage project schedules and ensure cross-disciplinary integration.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure governance compliance.
• Monitor expenditure, budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial performance.
• Identify and manage project risks throughout the lifecycle.
• Maintain change control for scope, costs, schedules and technical requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Project governance

Change management

Education

BSc Engineering / BTech / BEng or equivalent

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, such as a BSc Engineering, BTech or National Higher Diploma, or an equivalent qualification.
• Approximately 10–15 years of solid experience within a project management environment.
• Proven experience managing complex projects within the mining, engineering or process plant environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project planning, execution, financial management and project controls.
• Experience with project budgeting, cost management and cash flow forecasting.
• Understanding of asset management within mining and processing operations.
• Knowledge of engineering design processes, technical reviews and project quality requirements.
• Experience with procurement processes, contract management and contractor coordination.
• Strong understanding of mining health, safety and environmental requirements, including MHSA and OHSACT compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

Advantageous

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• ECSA professional registration.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) for Factories and/or Mines and Works, particularly for Mechanical or Electrical Engineering professionals.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of the Definitive Feasibility Study, ensuring that all required technical and commercial deliverables are completed within the agreed timeframes.
• Establish project objectives, scope, execution strategies, resource requirements and key deliverables in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering consultants, service providers and specialist contractors to ensure that project requirements are clearly understood and achieved.
• Review and oversee engineering designs to ensure compliance with applicable standards, technical specifications and internal procedures.
• Facilitate technical reviews, HAZOP studies and project approval processes.
• Manage project schedules and ensure effective integration of activities across all project disciplines.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure that purchasing and contracting processes comply with approved governance procedures.
• Monitor project expenditure, budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial performance, implementing appropriate cost-control measures.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain effective change control processes relating to project scope, costs, schedules and technical requirements.
• Ensure that contractors, consultants and service providers adhere to contractual obligations, quality standards and recognised industry practices.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure that all project activities comply with applicable MHSA, OHSACT and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate project meetings, communicate deliverables and provide direction to the project execution team.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across engineering, operations, finance, procurement, safety and other relevant departments.
• Ensure accurate project documentation, approvals and records are maintained in line with governance and audit requirements.
• Compile regular progress reports, financial updates, forecasts and management presentations.
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiencies, optimise costs and implement value-adding engineering solutions.
• Ensure that project resources are identified, motivated and effectively coordinated to achieve the required outcomes.

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 17November 2026. Late applications may still be considered until 9December 2026.