Project Manager – Engineering (ore Processing & Material Handling Systems) – East Rand

Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description

Job Summary Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Planning & Delivery
  • Lead end-to-end project execution covering feasibility, engineering design, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning of crushing, screening, and conveyor systems.
  • Develop detailed project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
  • Monitor progress against milestones and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Engineering & Technical Oversight
  • Provide technical guidance on ore crushing, screening, and conveyor system design, layout, and optimization.
  • Ensure engineering specifications meet operational, safety, and compliance requirements.
  • Review and approve technical drawings, process flows, and installation schematics.
  • Stakeholder & Contractor Management
  • Coordinate with internal engineering teams, EPC contractors, OEMs, and site operations.
  • Manage contractor performance, ensuring quality, safety, and contractual obligations are met.
  • Liaise with mine management and client representatives to ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Risk, Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce compliance with mining safety regulations, environmental standards, and engineering codes.
  • Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure commissioning is executed safely, with full documentation and training for operational handover.
  • Reporting & Documentation
  • Maintain detailed project documentation including progress reports, budgets, and engineering records.
  • Provide regular updates to executive management and stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mining Engineering (postgraduate qualification an advantage).
  • Minimum 8-10 years' experience in project management within the mining or heavy engineering sectors.
  • Strong technical knowledge of ore crushing plants, screening systems, and conveyor belting installations.
  • Proven track record in delivering large-scale engineering projects in operational mine environments.
  • Project Management Certification (PMP/Prince2) highly desirable.
  • Core Competencies
  • Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.
  • Commercial acumen with budgeting and contract management experience.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • High commitment to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
  • Work Conditions
  • Site-based with regular travel to mining operations and project locations.
  • Exposure to challenging mining environments (dust, noise, variable weather).
  • Extended hours may be required during project commissioning and critical phases.
Salary offer: Negotiable
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1546767
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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