Project Manager (PMO) – Mining Industry

SUMMARY:
Project Manager (PMO) – Mining Industry
Our client, a reputable mining operation based in Mooinooi, North West, is seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong PMO experience to lead and manage strategic mining and capital projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the full project lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with business objectives. This role requires a seasoned project professional with extensive mining industry experience, strong stakeholder management skills, and the ability to implement and maintain project governance frameworks, methodologies, and reporting standards.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Mining, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification. Minimum of 7 years' Project Management experience within the mining industry. Proven experience working within a PMO environment. Demonstrated experience managing capital projects, mining infrastructure projects, or operational improvement initiatives. Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management, budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning. Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and contractors. Proficient in project management software and reporting tools. Roles and Responsibilities: Project Planning and Execution Lead and manage mining-related projects from initiation through to completion. Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements. Ensure project objectives, deliverables, and milestones are clearly defined and achieved. Coordinate project activities across multiple departments and external stakeholders. PMO Governance and Compliance Implement and maintain PMO standards, methodologies, and best practices. Ensure compliance with project governance frameworks and reporting requirements. Monitor project performance and provide regular progress updates to senior management. Maintain accurate project documentation, records, and reporting dashboards. Risk and Financial Management Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Manage project budgets and monitor expenditure against approved allocations. Implement corrective actions where necessary to ensure project success. Drive cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements. Stakeholder and Contractor Management Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and project success. Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers, and service providers. Facilitate project meetings and provide clear communication regarding project status and performance. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance Ensure all projects comply with mining regulations, company policies, and HSE standards. Promote a strong safety culture throughout all project phases. Ensure contractors and project teams adhere to site-specific safety requirements. Reporting and Continuous Improvement Prepare and present project reports, dashboards, and performance metrics. Conduct post-project reviews and lessons-learned sessions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO and project delivery functions. Closing Date: Submissions for this vacancy will close on 1 July 2026. Late applications may still be considered until 23 July 2026. Please Note: Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. Should your application be successful, we will contact you. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will remain on our database for possible future opportunities. PoPI Act Compliance: Marvel Placement Consultants adheres to the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that \"Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive.\"