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• A contract opportunity has become available for a Programme Manager for a client in the mining sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategically managing multiple interrelated projects under the HR system implementation program. This includes planning, execution, governance, and alignment with organizational goals in a mining context. The role bridges HR, IT, and operational leadership, ensuring successful delivery of Oracle HCM enterprise solution

Education, Certification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or IT.
• Preferred: MBA or Master’s in HR Technology or Project Management.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional).
• HRIS-related certifications (SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, Workday) advantageous.
• 10+ years in program/project management, with at least 5 years in HR technology implementations.
• Mining or heavy industry experience is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale ERP or HRIS deployments.

Key Responsibilities
Programme Governance & Strategy

• Define program vision, objectives, and benefits aligned with the company strategy.
• Establish alignment with the company’s governance frameworks, reporting structures, and KPI’s.
• Ensure compliance with mining industry regulations and labour laws.
• The ability to go from Concept to Detail.

Planning & Execution

• Develop integrated program plans covering scope, timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Oversee multiple projects (HCM Core and talent management implementation, payroll integration, etc.).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (HR, IT, Finance, Operations).

Stakeholder Management

• Engage executives, HR leaders, operational managers, and if required unions.
• Manage expectations and communication across diverse stakeholders.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify and mitigate risks related to technology adoption and workforce impact.
• Drive change management initiatives for smooth transition and user adoption.

Vendor & Technology Oversight

• Evaluate and select People Change Management vendor
• Ensure system integration with mining ERP and operational systems

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Validate deliverables against functional and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure data security and integrity in HR systems.

Training & Capability

• Building/Develop training programs for HR staff and end-users.
• Promote digital literacy and system utilization

Core Skills

• Strategic Planning & Vision – Aligning HR technology with business goals.
• Leadership & Influence – Leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Risk & Change Management – Handling organizational transformation.
• Technical Acumen – Understanding HRIS architecture and integration.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Managing unions, executives, and operational teams.
• Financial Management – Budgeting and cost control for multi-million-dollar programs.
• Compliance Knowledge – Mining labor laws, health & safety regulations.

Mining-Specific Considerations

• Remote Site Deployment – Ability to manage projects across multiple mine sites.
• Workforce Diversity – Addressing unionized environments and local employment commitments.
• Safety & Environmental Compliance – Integrating HR systems with safety training and compliance tracking.

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• A mining client of MTS is looking for a Technical Project Manager to manage and deliver a large-scale Human Resources technology project, ensuring successful implementation of solution architecture, enterprise architecture, systems integration, and business analysis. The project is focused on Oracle HR systems and candidates interested must have experience with Oracle HCM or similar platforms

Required Skills, Competencies and Qualifications

• Strong project management skills (PMBOK or Agile).
• Deep understanding of solution architecture, enterprise architecture, and systems integration.
• Advanced business analysis capabilities (BABOK Level 4).
• Experience with Oracle HR systems and related technologies.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Certifications: PMP/PRINCE2, TOGAF, CBAP (preferred).
• 8+ years’ experience in technical project management, ideally in HR and mining industry.

Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership

• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets for technical workstreams.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technical solutions.
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies across architecture, integration, and analysis teams.

Solution Architecture

• Oversee design and validation of HR technology solutions (Oracle HCM or similar).
• Ensure scalability, security, and compliance with mining industry standards.

Enterprise Architecture

• Define and enforce architecture principles and frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent).
• Deliver conceptual (L1), logical (L2), and physical (L3) architecture models for HR systems.

Systems Integration

• Manage integration of HR systems with payroll, ERP, and other enterprise platforms.
• Ensure data flow integrity and interoperability across systems.

Business Analysis

• Lead requirements gathering and documentation for HR processes and systems.
• Validate functional specifications and support testing and UAT.

Technical Team Management

• Coordinate activities of solution architects, integration specialists, business analysts, and other technical team members.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance oversight.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary technical liaison between HR leadership, IT governance, and vendors.
• Communicate technical progress and risks to senior management.

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• MTS's client in the West Rand is looking for a Project Manager with experience in HR transformation projects in the mining sector. The role would focus on design, implementation, and governance of HR processes and enterprise architecture (Oracle HR Systems).

Qualifications, Experience and Deliverables

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Process Management, or related field.
• Certifications: PMP/PRINCE2, TOGAF, CBAP (preferred).
• 6+ years’ experience in HR transformation projects, ideally in mining
• Strong project management skills (PMBOK or Agile).
• Expertise in process engineering and enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate).
• Advanced business analysis skills (BABOK Level 4).
• Experience with Oracle HR systems (Oracle HCM Cloud or E-Business Suite).
• Delivery of architecture models (L1–L3) and process documentation.
• Successful implementation of Oracle HR modules aligned with business requirements.
• Compliance with governance and regulatory standards.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and minimal disruption to HR operations.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for HR process engineering and Oracle system implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams: HR, IT, Enterprise Architecture, and external vendors.

Process Engineering

• Analyze and redesign HR processes (recruitment, payroll, performance management, training).
• Ensure process optimization and compliance with mining industry standards and labour regulations.
• Document workflows and process maps using BPMN or similar frameworks.

Enterprise Architecture (L1–L3)

• Define and maintain architecture principles and standards for HR systems.
• Develop conceptual (L1), logical (L2), and physical (L3) architecture models for Oracle HR solutions.
• Align architecture with organizational strategy and IT governance frameworks (TOGAF or similar).

Business Analysis (L4)

• Gather and validate business requirements for HR systems and processes.
• Translate requirements into functional specifications for Oracle HR modules.
• Support testing, data migration, and user acceptance activities.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the bridge between HR leadership, IT teams, and Oracle implementation partners.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior management.

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• MTS's client in the Mining sector is looking for a Project Manager on contract. The objective for this role is to lead and manage the successful delivery of a large-scale HR data management project within the mining sector, focusing on Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes. Ensure accurate migration, integration, and transformation of HR data across multiple systems while maintaining compliance, data integrity, and security standards. Candidates need to have experience in data management projects, preferably in HR and/or mining industry. Key criteria for this role is experience in Denodo and related environments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, HR Technology, or related field.
• Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile).
• 5+ years’ experience in data management projects, preferably in HR and/or mining industry.
• Experience in Denodo and related environments.
• Strong project management skills (PMBOK or Agile methodologies).
• Expertise in ETL processes and data migration strategies
• Knowledge of HR systems and mining industry HR practices

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for HR data migration and ETL processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including HR, IT, Data Engineering, and external vendors.

Data Management & ETL

• Oversee design and implementation of ETL workflows for HR data (employee records, payroll, benefits, and training).
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with mining industry regulations and labour laws.
• Manage data cleansing, validation, and reconciliation activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as primary liaison between HR leadership, IT teams, and business units.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior management.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to data privacy regulations (e.g., POPIA) and internal governance standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to data integrity and system integration.

Technology & Tools

• Work with ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, SSIS) and HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or similar).
• Collaborate on database management (SQL, data warehouses) and reporting solutions.