Senior Project Manager – Mining at Marvel Placement Consultant

Senior Project Manager – Mining

• A well-established organisation within the mining sector is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate a major mining feasibility study in Mooinooi, North West.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the development of a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), working closely with specialist consultants, engineering teams and other service providers to ensure that project deliverables meet the required technical, financial, quality and safety standards.
• The role requires a strong project management professional with extensive mining or process plant experience, capable of overseeing project planning, engineering coordination, procurement, stakeholder engagement, financial control, risk management and reporting.
• The successful individual will ensure that project activities are effectively integrated and delivered in accordance with approved governance requirements, budgets and schedules.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, such as a BSc Engineering, BTech or National Higher Diploma, or an equivalent qualification.
• Approximately 10–15 years of solid experience within a project management environment.
• Proven experience managing complex projects within the mining, engineering or process plant environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project planning, execution, financial management and project controls.
• Experience with project budgeting, cost management and cash flow forecasting.
• Understanding of asset management within mining and processing operations.
• Knowledge of engineering design processes, technical reviews and project quality requirements.
• Experience with procurement processes, contract management and contractor coordination.
• Strong understanding of mining health, safety and environmental requirements, including MHSA and OHSACT compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.

Advantageous:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• ECSA professional registration.
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) for Factories and/or Mines and Works, particularly for Mechanical or Electrical Engineering professionals.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and coordination of the Definitive Feasibility Study, ensuring that all required technical and commercial deliverables are completed within the agreed timeframes.
• Establish project objectives, scope, execution strategies, resource requirements and key deliverables in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering consultants, service providers and specialist contractors to ensure that project requirements are clearly understood and achieved.
• Review and oversee engineering designs to ensure compliance with applicable standards, technical specifications and internal procedures.
• Facilitate technical reviews, HAZOP studies and project approval processes.
• Manage project schedules and ensure effective integration of activities across all project disciplines.
• Oversee procurement activities and ensure that purchasing and contracting processes comply with approved governance procedures.
• Monitor project expenditure, budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial performance, implementing appropriate cost-control measures.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain effective change control processes relating to project scope, costs, schedules and technical requirements.
• Ensure that contractors, consultants and service providers adhere to contractual obligations, quality standards and recognised industry practices.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure that all project activities comply with applicable MHSA, OHSACT and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate project meetings, communicate deliverables and provide direction to the project execution team.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across engineering, operations, finance, procurement, safety and other relevant departments.
• Ensure accurate project documentation, approvals and records are maintained in line with governance and audit requirements.
• Compile regular progress reports, financial updates, forecasts and management presentations.
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiencies, optimise costs and implement value-adding engineering solutions.
• Ensure that project resources are identified, motivated and effectively coordinated to achieve the required outcomes.

Closing Date: 10 Dec 2026