Senior Smelter Project Manager

Marvel Placement Consultant; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultants seeks an experienced Project Manager for a Smelter Project in Gauteng. You will lead planning, coordination and execution from development through commissioning, managing budgets, schedules and resources.

You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities, oversee risk and change control, ensure health and safety, and report progress to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Project Management qualification (PMP or equivalent) would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years' project management experience in mining, minerals processing, smelting, metals or heavy industrial environment.
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects from conceptualisation to commissioning.
• Exposure to smelter projects or metallurgical facilities would be advantageous.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies, engineering processes, construction management and controls.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, resources, risks and contractual deliverables.
• Understanding of procurement, tendering, contract administration and construction execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and execution of the Smelter Project from development to commissioning.
• Develop and manage execution plans, schedules, budgets and resource requirements.
• Establish objectives, milestones and performance targets.
• Ensure activities align with scope, timelines and technical specs.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee engineering deliverables and ensure standards compliance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and interface between disciplines.
• Review drawings, technical specifications and documentation.
• Resolve project-related challenges with consultants and contractors.
• Oversee construction activities and site readiness.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, safety and quality.
• Manage procurement and contract activities.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams; report status to management.
• Ensure risk, quality, safety and environmental requirements are met.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Site visits

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PM qualification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Marvel Placement Consultants seeks an experienced Project Manager for a Smelter Project in Gauteng. You will lead planning, coordination and execution from development through commissioning, managing budgets, schedules and resources.

You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities, oversee risk and change control, ensure health and safety, and report progress to senior management.