Study Manager at Marvel Placement Consultant

Study Manager

• An established EPCM firm specialising in Quantity Surveying and Project Management is seeking an experienced Study Manager to join their team in Irene, Centurion.
• The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in managing and delivering mining project studies across both underground and surface operations.
• This position is ideal for a results-driven professional with strong technical, commercial, and coordination expertise within the mining sector.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil or related discipline).
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the mining industry.
• Proven experience in both underground and surface mining projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing Concept, Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility studies.
• Strong knowledge of EPCM project environments.
• Proficiency in project planning and cost control methodologies.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Professional registration (Pr Eng / Pr Tech Eng) will be advantageous.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Study Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage mining project studies (Concept, Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility and Bankable Feasibility Studies).
• Develop study execution plans, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure integrated study outputs.
• Ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Technical & Operational Oversight

• Oversee technical inputs for both underground and surface mining operations.
• Review and validate engineering designs, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, mining regulations, and client specifications.
• Provide strategic input into mine planning, infrastructure development, and operational readiness.

Commercial & Stakeholder Management

• Manage study budgets and monitor cost control.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and present study reports and executive summaries to stakeholders.
• Support proposal development and tender submissions where required.

Governance & Reporting

• Ensure proper documentation and version control of study deliverables.
• Maintain quality assurance and risk management processes.
• Provide regular progress reporting to senior management and clients.

Closing Date:  2026-03-14