New Jobs at Marvel Placement Consultant

Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS)

• Our client, a leader in the construction and mining sector, is seeking a highly skilled Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) to manage project budgets, contracts, and financial reporting while ensuring cost efficiency and value for clients.
• The successful candidate will oversee contract administration, cost monitoring, and risk management while working closely with project teams and stakeholders. The position will be based in the North West.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Engineering, Management, or a related field.
• Registered as a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS).
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in quantity surveying within general, mining, or construction environments.
• Proven experience in contract management, tender preparation, and cost reporting.
• Strong knowledge of relevant property taxes, regulations, and local laws.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review and calculate project quantities from engineering drawings.
• Manage project budgets effectively to meet client expectations.
• Conduct continuous cost monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and adjudicate contract modifications and agreements.
• Prepare tender and contract documentation, including bills of quantities.
• Compile monthly progress payment certificates and approve payments for contractors and subcontractors.
• Set budgets for payments, inventory, and material requirements.
• Compile monthly financial reports and present to clients.
• Report on potential cost variations and recommend corrective actions.
• Track changes in plans or construction activities and update budgets accordingly.
• Negotiate with contractors and subcontractors to achieve cost efficiency.
• Act as liaison between clients, site managers, and engineers.
• Monitor and report on construction materials and inventory usage.
• Identify financial and construction risks, advising on mitigation strategies.
• Advise clients on improvements, strategies, and estimated costs.
• Manage final account forecasting and agreement.
• Work closely with the project site team to ensure alignment of cost and progress reporting.
• Maintain and develop strong working relationships with contractors and subcontractors.
• Utilise software to calculate, record, and track project inventory and cost estimates.
• Analyse completed projects to assess return on investment and cost performance.
• Provide contract management support across all project phases.

Closing:  2025-10-10

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Senior Project Manager

• Our client, a leader in the mining industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale, multi-disciplinary mining projects.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing project delivery, budgets, costs, schedules, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring profitability and long-term value creation.
• This role requires frequent travel within the Gauteng area.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Mining Process, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Hydro Metallurgy Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Project Management within the mining industry.
• Proven experience managing large construction, installation, and process-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and contract management.
• Familiarity with PMO governance, project methodologies, and change control processes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed project plans and maintain monthly schedule updates in line with PMO governance.
• Coordinate internal resources (personnel, equipment, and materials) to ensure project tasks are executed within scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards.
• Ensure external vendors and contractors deliver on time and according to specifications.
• Manage and track project costs, including invoicing and budgetary adjustments.
• Conduct client site visits as required and ensure efficient deployment of project engineers, field engineers, and solutions consultants.
• Cultivate strong client relationships, ensuring project profitability and delivery of customer value in line with predefined success criteria.
• Implement project risk management strategies to minimise risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using formal change control processes.
• Report and escalate client concerns or project blockers to senior management.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation to support delivery and compliance.
• Facilitate proper project handovers, including training and change management activities.
• Delegate project tasks effectively based on junior staff members’ strengths and experience levels.
• Measure project performance using defined KPIs (cost, schedule, scope) to assess success.
• Conduct project retrospectives and report on outcomes upon project completion.

Closing:  2025-10-17

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Project Controls Manager

• Our client, a leader in the mining industry, is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to provide professional project controls management and engineering consulting services across multi-disciplinary mining projects.
• This role involves overseeing large-scale construction and installation projects (R2+ billion), ensuring effective project controls, governance, and reporting. The position will be based on-site with travel as required. The position will be based in the Northwest.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical) – BSc / BEng / BTech and/or Advanced Project Management or a relevant tertiary qualification.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Project Controls and Project Management within the mining industry.
• Proven experience in managing large construction and installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling and contract management (NEC/FIDIC).
• Sound understanding of construction and installation projects in a multi-disciplinary mining environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional project controls management and engineering consulting services on mining projects.
• Oversee the implementation and reporting of project controls, including schedule control, cost control, contract management, and project risk management.
• Conduct project reviews and governance for capital management.
• Manage project reporting for clients and internal portfolio reporting, including project health status.
• Implement and improve project management systems (PMBOK), procedures, and reporting structures.
• Oversee project financial forecasting.
• Manage engineering specialists and contractors to ensure effective project delivery.
• Provide specialised project management services, including audits, planning, and the set-up of control schedules and systems throughout all project phases (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Control, and Closure).

Closing:  2025-10-10

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Cost Engineer

• Our client, a leader in the mining industry, is seeking a highly experienced Cost Engineer to oversee project cost management, budgeting, and reporting functions.
• The successful candidate will ensure accuracy in cost allocation, monitor project expenditures, and provide timely financial and progress reporting to support strategic project goals.
• The position will be based on-site with travel as required. The position will be based in the North West.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant qualification or certification in Costing or Accounting.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in Cost Engineering or Accounting within the mining industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Determine budget allocations and execute approval documentation for associated contracts and purchase order packages.
• Assist Procurement and Contract Administration with pricing data, schedules, and related contract documentation.
• Process invoices, monitor paid costs, and ensure adherence to project scope.
• Provide timely and accurate estimates of work completed based on progress data and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date job procedures for all cost engineering tasks.
• Ensure accurate time-cost allocations by investigating timesheet errors and coding discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed annual budgets and monthly/quarterly forecasts, identifying cost efficiencies and strategies.
• Implement cost control initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collect and analyse installed quantities and expended work hours, delivering input into the Cost Control System and progress reporting.
• Identify and report cost and progress variations against planned budgets.
• Establish contract and purchase order packages within the Cost Control System, aligned with project and commercial requirements.

Closing:  2025-10-10

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SAIPA Article Clerk

• Our client, a well-established firm of Chartered and Professional Accountants and Auditors, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented SAIPA Article Clerk to join their dynamic team at their offices in Montana, Pretoria North, Gauteng. 
• This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about pursuing a career in accounting and gaining valuable practical experience in a professional environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (completed or in progress).
• Beneficial: Knowledge of Sage Online.
• Essential: vehicle and valid Driver’s License.

 Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records up to trial balance.
• Handling VAT calculations and processing VAT returns using efiling.
• Managing PAYE calculations and submitting PAYE returns on efiling.
• Preparing and filing income tax returns.
• Conducting reconciliations for bank accounts, debtors, and creditors.
• Creating and analysing cashflows to assess financial liquidity.
• Compiling comprehensive management accounts for informed decision-making.
• Generating accurate financial statements to present the overall financial position.

Closing:  2025-10-10