Project Manager (PMO) – Mining Industry at Marvel Placement Consultant

Project Manager (PMO) – Mining Industry

• Our client, a reputable mining operation based in Mooinooi, North West, is seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong PMO experience to lead and manage strategic mining and capital projects.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with business objectives.
• This role requires a seasoned project professional with extensive mining industry experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to implement and maintain project governance frameworks, methodologies, and reporting standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Mining, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification.
• Minimum of 7 years' Project Management experience within the mining industry.
• Proven experience working within a PMO environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects, mining infrastructure projects, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and contractors.
• Proficient in project management software and reporting tools.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution

• Lead and manage mining-related projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Ensure project objectives, deliverables, and milestones are clearly defined and achieved.
• Coordinate project activities across multiple departments and external stakeholders.

PMO Governance and Compliance

• Implement and maintain PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with project governance frameworks and reporting requirements.
• Monitor project performance and provide regular progress updates to senior management.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records, and reporting dashboards.

Risk and Financial Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Manage project budgets and monitor expenditure against approved allocations.
• Implement corrective actions where necessary to ensure project success.
• Drive cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Stakeholder and Contractor Management

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide clear communication regarding project status and performance.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

• Ensure all projects comply with mining regulations, company policies, and HSE standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout all project phases.
• Ensure contractors and project teams adhere to site-specific safety requirements.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare and present project reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Conduct post-project reviews and lessons-learned sessions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO and project delivery functions.

Closing Date: 2026-07-24