Senior Project Manager, Mining Ops & Tech (Rustenburg)

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex mining projects on-site in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on operational improvements and technology integration, requiring a strong engineering background and a track record in delivering large, regulated mining initiatives.

The candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, drive safety and efficiency, and collaborate with site leadership, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex mining operational and technology projects.
• Manage project teams including engineers, geologists, IT specialists and external contractors.
• Oversee implementation of new mining technologies, automation, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

PM methodologies

Education

Bachelor's in Mining/Mechanical/Electrical

Master's degree or MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

PRINCE2

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex mining projects on-site in Rustenburg, North West. The role focuses on operational improvements and technology integration, requiring a strong engineering background and a track record in delivering large, regulated mining initiatives.

The candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, drive safety and efficiency, and collaborate with site leadership, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve business goals.