Project Manager

Brits, North West, South Africa

Job Description

Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Project Manager to be placed in Therisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Project Manager. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

  • Utilise strategic, management and technical skills to plan, delegate, control and monitor tasks through to project delivery in line with Cementation Africa's project management framework.
  • Manage and schedule mining / construction activities to project scope, ensure team understands original scope Monitor and maintain critical path and project status on MS Projects.
  • Lead, develop and coach employees to ensure effective day to day operations in alignment with Cementation Africa's values
  • Identify talent, critical and core skills and implement talent management initiatives to ensure business continuity
  • Build relationships cross functionally to ensure efficient delivery against common objectives
  • Maintain and improve stakeholder and client relationships to ensure smooth workflows and timeous project delivery
  • Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of work practices and systems by optimizing all available resources, i.e. people, technology, finance and systems.
  • Identify, develop and implement controlled change initiatives to ensure project continuity
  • Manage risk and operational discipline in line with legislation, policies, procedures and standards to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Follow up monthly on project certificates and valuations
  • Effective team and self-management in alignment with Cementation Africa's values and leadership initiatives
Minimum requirements
Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
  • BSc / BEng / BTech in Mining or Engineering
  • Mine Managers Certificate of Competency / Government Certificate of Competency [Engineering Mines & Works]
  • Project Management Professional [Preferred]
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office [Excel, Projects, Word & PowerPoint]
  • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking skills, with in-depth understanding of contracts & project financials Strategic thinking, enablement and leadership skills
  • Sound analytical, logical reasoning, judgement and decision making skills
  • Ability to apply expertise and technology, deliver results and meet customer expectations excellent
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of operational project management experience in an underground mining environment, with experience as a 2.6.1 legal appointee
  • Experienced in successfully managing industrial relations and union community engagement in a highly unionised environment
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of one or more specific area as required for the particular project (Shaft Sinking, Capital Development, Contract Mining, Trackless Mechanised Mining, Board and Pillar mining, Hard rock production etc.)
  • Working knowledge of Project Management principles, frameworks, methodologies and system requirements, with proven depth of experience in project management i.e. meeting project deadlines, achieving financial targets and commercial entitlements
  • Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.
Disclaimer * The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
  • Cementation Africa reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
  • An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
  • If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1487371
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Brits, North West, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned