Strategic Project Manager – Mining & Transformation

SET Recruitment Consultants; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Recruitment Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Manager for the mining sector to drive end-to-end delivery of strategic, operational, technology and transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will excel in complex environments, lead cross-functional teams without direct authority, and translate business objectives into structured plans with clear milestones and outcomes. Fourways/Johannesburg-based role with strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
• Significant experience managing projects within complex operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects in organisations with multiple stakeholders and varying levels of accountability.
• Proven success influencing and leading teams without direct authority.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, facilitation, and relationship management skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach to project delivery with a focus on achieving business outcomes.
• Experience navigating ambiguity and driving projects through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation through to successful completion.
• Translate broad business objectives into structured project plans, milestones, deliverables, and measurable outcomes.
• Drive project execution, ensuring timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies are effectively managed.
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders across operations, technology, engineering, and business functions.
• Establish governance structures and reporting mechanisms that support delivery and accountability.
• Create clarity, ownership, and momentum in ambiguous environments.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate project progress, risks, and decisions.
• Foster collaboration across teams with differing priorities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in delivery practices.

Skills

Project Planning and Execution

Risk and Dependency Management

Stakeholder Management

Change Management

Business Process Mapping

Cross-Functional Leadership

Governance and Reporting

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Continuous Improvement

Strong Business and Commercial Acumen

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) exposure

Job description

SET Recruitment Consultants is seeking an experienced Project Manager for the mining sector to drive end-to-end delivery of strategic, operational, technology and transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will excel in complex environments, lead cross-functional teams without direct authority, and translate business objectives into structured plans with clear milestones and outcomes. Fourways/Johannesburg-based role with strong stakeholder engagement.