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Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience
15 to 20 years
Salary
Negotiable
Job Published
03 March 2026
Job Reference No.
2888237944

Job Description

Senior Project Manager – Cape Town
South African Citizens or Permanent Residents only

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale mining and mineral processing projects within an EPCM environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee full project lifecycle delivery (feasibility, FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning, handover)

  • Manage project controls: reporting, cost (CAPEX/OPEX), scheduling, trends, and change management (direct and indirect costs)

  • Ensure projects meet contractual KPIs, client expectations, and commercial/statutory compliance

  • Maintain project procedures, systems, and quality standards to ensure consistency and efficiency

  • Drive safety, environmental, community, industrial relations, and quality compliance across sites

  • Coordinate long-lead items, construction schedules, and resource planning

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders

  • Support business development and maintain strong client relationships

  • Mentor engineers and contribute to professional development and succession planning

Minimum Requirements:

  • Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

  • 15+ years’ experience in mineral processing or related heavy industry

  • 5+ years’ EPCM project management experience on large-scale mining projects

  • Proven delivery of greenfield and brownfield projects on time and within budget

  • Experience in open-pit and/or underground mining methods

  • Strong financial acumen and proficiency in Primavera P6 or MS Project

  • Knowledge of EPCM/EPC contracts and delivery models

  • Experience in mineral processing, exploration, and geotechnical engineering

  • Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills

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