Project Manager, Johannesburg Gauteng

Our client currently has an opportunity for a Project Manager to take up challenges related to the sourcing, development, management and maintenance of the Tailings project pipeline and lead the project management process on awarded contracts against scope, safety, time, quality, cost and productivity standards.

Position details:
Reports to: Senior Manager

Job description / core competencies:
Project Identification and Development
Assist the Line Manager and other relevant Manager’s to identify appropriate opportunities within the divisions geographic target areas.

Develop and drive an engagement approach for the identified opportunities.

Assist with proposal submissions.

Conclude each opportunity, won or lost, with a close out report.

Tender submissions
Compile all project tenders.

Follow a structured tender and authorisation process compliant to company policies.

Business Functional Management
Executing projects to support sustainability of the broader business, including reputation and meeting industry and market requirements.

Ensure compliance and adherence to standards, policies, procedures, practices and legislative requirements at all levels, identify gaps, and implement approved improvements throughout the
project operations.

Contribute to organisational effectiveness through developing resources, knowledge management and operational practices through the project delivery.

Project Management
Plan and set up the project according to contractual and tender requirements, as well as considering best practice and standards for projects.

Ensure project is executed within budget, scope, timelines, productivity and SHEQ standards.

Ensure appropriate management controls, measures and reports are put in place, and corrective actions are taken based on trend analysis and other management information.

Management lines/Project Teams
Management of internal and external support services in the execution of the task requirements.

Mentor any internal personnel to better deliver on their roles and responsibilities.

Provide technical and project support to the Africa Division.

Technical Management
Oversee the quality control for all work within specialisation.

Alignment to the relevant FA internal quality management system/s.

Assist Operations to report on technical/service/ quality/project compliance.

SHEQ Management
Ensure that the project site and project practices are fully compliant to SHEQ requirements, policies, legislation and systems.
Balance strategic, legislative, client and operational requirements for environmental management, while ensuring strict compliance throughout the project.

Location (country, city): Johannesburg, Gauteng

Job Qualification & Experience:
Sc./B. Tech. in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering and slurry and water pumping systems)
Professional Project Management Registration

Experience
At least 5-8 years relevant experience in project development; commercial and legal management, project management; contract management; risk management; project
resources management.

Skill, qualities and abilities required
Excellent skills in commercial and project development management.
Knowledge and skills in tailings management. Knowledge and understanding of technical and operational aspects within field of expertise particularly related to
Africa core service offerings.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Company Description:
A trusted mining South African services partner.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Experience**:

- slurry and water pumping systems: 5 years (preferred)
- project development: 5 years (preferred)
- commercial and legal management: 5 years (preferred)
- project management: 5 years (preferred)
- contract management: 5 years (preferred)
- risk management: 5 years (preferred)
- project resources management: 5 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

- B. Tech. Engineering (Mechanical) (preferred)
- Professional Project Management Registration (preferred)