Project Manager - Bottom Of Mine at De Beers Group

Job Description

Your role will include:

Financial effectiveness

• Develop, structure and generate project capital and operating cost estimates
• Control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management

Project Integration and Management

• Identify and define project needs, perform / manage studies and analysis to recommend appropriate strategies to stakeholders

Project Scope Management

• Develop and implement relevant project control strategies to ensure the effective scope, cost, change, and schedule management

Quality Management

• Formulate and manage a quality management program to establish the basis of quality outcomes and the effective management of same during the project life cycle

Communication effectiveness

• Manage, generate and present reports, plans, and presentations     

Risk Management

• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies in response to project requirements

Procurement and Contract Management

• Ensure development of procurement management (Operating) plans to deliver effective management of supply chain related activities according to the project schedule and Group policies

People Management

• Direct subordinates to achieve individual and team objectives

Safety, Health, Security and Environmental Effectiveness

• Contributes to the achievement of team goals

Client relationships

• Builds relationships across the Group by sharing business information and knowledge

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Education & Experience)

• BSc Degree in Engineering, or postgraduate qualification in project management
• Mine Overseer’s Certificate of Competence for Scheduled Mines
• Mine Managers Certificate of Competence

Role-specific knowledge:

• 10 years post qualification experience with at least 5 years in project management of studies and execution of large multi-disciplinary projects. 
• Proven track record of big mining project management experience.
• Experience in mining operations underground and with both mobile and fixed plant.
• Experience in the design and layout development of underground infrastructure, mine shaft development including mine services, winder systems, ventilation systems and treatment plants
• Contract and contractor management experience 
• In depth understanding of developing CAPEX and OPEX estimations       
• Preparedness to relocate to other centre’s as and when necessary
• A good understanding of Systems Acquisition, IDM and PMBOK processes