Strategic Project Leader - Mining & Engineering Programs

Sibanye Stillwater; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye Stillwater in South Africa seeks a senior project manager to lead capital projects across mining operations, ensuring governance, risk control and delivery against scope and schedule. The role drives stakeholder engagement and champions best practices in project management from initiation through execution.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in complex projects, strong leadership, and the ability to align procurement, budgeting and compliance with corporate governance standards.

Qualifications

• NQF 6/7 engineering or project management qualification required.
• NQF 8 or higher with relevant accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop a Stakeholder Management Plan for stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor buy-in and participation from all relevant stakeholders.
• Encourage project sponsors to promote projects within the organisation.
• Guide and coach stakeholders on enrolment principles.
• Initiate, formulate and implement Stakeholder Agreements to achieve project objectives.
• Provide project feedback according to organisational standards.
• Develop integrated baseline schedules to manage project execution.
• Manage stage-gate processes to meet board-approved schedules.
• Monitor and control project schedules to achieve milestones.
• Define, approve and execute projects within approved scope and budget.
• Ensure adherence to project governance, scope changes, and change management.
• Develop cost-effective engineering designs and standards for fit-for-purpose outcomes.
• Create Project Quality Management Plans in line with project scope.
• Identify risks and develop a risk management plan for ongoing monitoring.
• Develop procurement plans aligned to project schedule to ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage supplier identification per Supply Chain framework to support commitments.
• Define contracting strategy to ensure effective service delivery.
• Define scope, initiate tender processes and negotiate final contracts.
• Manage contracts against scope and schedule per terms and conditions.
• Manage division finances to achieve objectives and approve budgets.
• Formulate monthly and annual budgets and align to financial objectives.
• Align practices with international responsible mining principles.

Education

NQF 6 in Engineering with Government Certificate of Competency or NQF 7 in Project Management

NQF 8 or higher: Postgraduate Diploma / Honours / Professional Qualification

Job description

Sibanye Stillwater in South Africa seeks a senior project manager to lead capital projects across mining operations, ensuring governance, risk control and delivery against scope and schedule. The role drives stakeholder engagement and champions best practices in project management from initiation through execution.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in complex projects, strong leadership, and the ability to align procurement, budgeting and compliance with corporate governance standards.