Senior Project Manager

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.

• 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

• 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