Project Controls Manager (Mining)

Recruiter:

Marvel Placement Consultants

Job Ref:

PTA001672/LP

Date posted:

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Location:

Brakpan, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Project Controls Manager (Mining)
Our client in the mining sector, based in Brakpan, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to oversee project controls across multi-disciplinary engineering projects. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering professional project management and consulting services, with responsibility for schedule control, contract management (NEC/FIDIC), cost control, risk management, and project governance.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements:

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical) – BSc / BEng / BTech.
Advanced Project Management qualification or relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous).
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project controls and project management within the mining industry.
Proven experience managing large-scale construction and installation projects.
Strong knowledge of scheduling, contract management (NEC/FIDIC), and project risk management.
Sound understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering projects in mining.
Proficiency in project management systems and software (PMBOK, ERP tools, MS Project, or similar).
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Own vehicle and valid Driver’s Licence (essential).

Key Responsibilities:

Implement and monitor project controls, including schedule, cost, contracts, and risk management.
Lead project reviews and ensure compliance with capital management and governance frameworks.
Oversee project controls for both internal company projects and client-facing projects.
Manage client reporting, portfolio reporting, and project health status.
Prepare and deliver management and governance reports.
Oversee financial forecasting for all projects.
Support construction teams during project execution.
Project manage internal initiatives, including the coordination of engineering specialists and contractors.
Provide specialist planning, consulting, and auditing services to client base.
Develop and implement control schedules and systems across the full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Implement, improve, and maintain project management systems, reports, and procedures in line with PMBOK standards.
Drive continuous improvement in project and portfolio management practices.

Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 24 November 2025. Late applications may still be considered until 16 December 2025.

Please Note:
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