Jobs at Marvel Placement Consultant

Senior Project Planner

• Our client, a leader in the mining and construction industry, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Planner to manage and optimise complex project schedules across large-scale Mining, EPCM and Construction projects.
• The successful candidate will ensure accurate planning, monitoring and reporting, while maintaining effective communication between project stakeholders and driving schedule performance throughout the project life cycle. This position is based on-site in the North West, with travel as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years’ proven Project Planning experience within large-scale, multi-disciplined Mining, EPCM, and Construction projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Projects, and Excel.
• Tertiary technical qualification or relevant certifications (e.g., National Diploma, B Tech, PMP, PMI-SP) will be advantageous.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain effective interfaces between Owners, Consultants/EPCM’s, and Contractors.
• Lead schedule optimisation exercises and implement best-practice planning tools to enhance deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project schedules from Level 1–5, including milestone schedules, histograms, s-curves, and related documentation.
• Review and refine the project schedule management plan, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
• Lead baseline development and progress updates of the Project Master Schedule while maintaining alignment of all participant schedules.
• Monitor and verify detailed EPCM and Contractor schedule progress updates, identify bottlenecks, deviations and delays, and recommend fast-tracking or recovery methods.
• Review and monitor reports from Consultants and Contractors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project reporting requirements.
• Conduct claim analysis, schedule dispute resolution, and provide recommendations based on applicable contracts.
• Identify and mitigate project and schedule risks, and develop prioritised project workstreams to meet objectives.
• Present regular updates and board-level reports, including critical path analysis, schedule deviations, recovery alternatives, and look-ahead analyses.
• Develop additional micro-schedules and provide ad-hoc critical schedule support as needed.
• Assist consultants, EPCM, and contractor planners when required to ensure project success.

Closing:  2025-10-17

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Mechanical Superintendent (Mining)

• Our client, a leader in the mining industry, is seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Superintendent to oversee the daily operations and mechanical maintenance of a ship-based processing plant.
• The successful candidate will manage teams, ensure compliance with mine health and safety regulations, and coordinate mechanical systems and piping projects to achieve operational excellence. This is an on-site contract role based in Cape Town, with the processing plant located onboard a vessel.

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5–10 years’ experience in mining maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• GCC (Government Certificate of Competency) preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of SAP or CMMS systems.
• Proven experience in construction safety practices, project management, piping systems, and mechanical inspections.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Maintenance Management

• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee daily maintenance of fixed and mobile plant equipment such as crushers, conveyors, pumps, loaders, and haul trucks.
• Minimise equipment downtime and ensure quick turnaround on breakdowns.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor mechanical foremen, artisans, and technicians.
• Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Planning & Scheduling

• Collaborate with planners to schedule maintenance shutdowns and repairs.
• Ensure the availability of spare parts and tools.
• Coordinate with production teams to reduce operational disruptions.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all mechanical work complies with mine health and safety regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, enforce safe work procedures, and lead incident investigations with corrective actions.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Manage maintenance budgets and control costs effectively.
• Monitor equipment lifecycle costs and recommend replacements or upgrades.
• Source and evaluate suppliers and contractors.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.
• Analyse equipment performance data to generate KPIs.
• Report on equipment availability, reliability, and maintenance efficiency.

Closing:  2025-10-17