Minimum Requirements

• Engineering Diploma or Degree
• Project Management Diploma or Degree
• Minimum 10–15 years' experience managing capital projects
• Previous experience within the mining and/or mineral processing environment
• Proven experience managing projects from concept through to completion
• Strong experience in project planning, scheduling and execution
• Experience managing consultants, suppliers and contractors
• Sound knowledge of financial management, budgeting and cost control
• Experience in contract and risk management
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and applicable legislation
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong leadership, planning and coordination abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital projects from concept through to successful completion.
• Develop and implement project strategies, plans and schedules.
• Coordinate and manage project teams, consultants, suppliers and contractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, performance and deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, financial performance and commercial deliverables.
• Oversee project contracts and ensure effective contractual compliance.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks and issues.
• Engage and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present project reports, performance updates and relevant documentation.
• Ensure effective project governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead, coordinate and develop project team members.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act and all applicable legislation.
• Maintain quality assurance standards throughout all project phases.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement lessons learned.
• Ensure all required project close-out documentation and deliverables are completed.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong capital project management and leadership skills.
• Excellent planning, organising and coordination abilities.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness.
• Detail-oriented and meticulous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and provide leadership when required.
• Ability to build trust, listen actively and communicate assertively.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, pragmatic and approachable.
• Punctual, presentable and highly professional.
• Willingness to assist where required, including responsibilities outside the normal scope of the role.
• Willingness to work reasonable additional hours when required to meet project deadlines and deliverables.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 07:00 – 15:30
• Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays are non-working days.
• Candidates must be willing to work reasonable additional hours when required to meet project deadlines and deliverables.