Senior Smelter Project Manager

Marvel Placement Consultants; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvel Placement Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a major Smelter Project in South Africa. You will lead planning, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractors to deliver safely within budget and schedule.

The role requires hands-on project management expertise in mining/metals environments, strong stakeholder engagement, and readiness for regular site visits to mining operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• PM qualification or certification (PMP or equivalent) would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years’ project management in mining/heavy industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and commissioning of the Smelter Project from start to handover.
• Develop schedules, budgets and allocate resources; manage risks and changes.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Monitor progress, ensure safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

PMP or equivalent (advantage)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Marvel Placement Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a major Smelter Project in South Africa. You will lead planning, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and contractors to deliver safely within budget and schedule.

The role requires hands-on project management expertise in mining/metals environments, strong stakeholder engagement, and readiness for regular site visits to mining operations.