Senior Project Manager

Project Manager (Level III/IV) – Mining Sector | Cape Town

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading maritime and mining technology company's Cape Town office. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead complex, end-to-end capital projects within the mining industry, working across design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, and commissioning.

About the Role

As Project Manager, you'll take full ownership of assigned projects — managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client relationships from award through to handover. You'll lead a cross-functional project team and report directly to the Project Engineering Manager, playing a key role in delivering turnkey mining solutions safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and mobilize project teams during enquiry and award stages
• Lead project kick-off meetings and secure client sign-off on scope, schedule, and commercial terms
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality plans
• Own the full project lifecycle: proposal, design/engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve technical/commercial issues
• Establish clear communication channels between the project, client, and internal disciplines
• Identify and manage project risks, and elevate constraints proactively
• Compile and enforce HS&E plans across all project phases
• Manage change requests, ensuring financial and schedule impacts are documented
• Monitor expenditure to ensure delivery within approved budget

What You'll Need

• B.Tech / B.Sc / B.Eng in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering
• A Project Management qualification
• Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Engineer with ECSA
• 10–12 years' project management experience, ideally within Mining, Oil & Gas, Mineral Processing, or Heavy Engineering
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to perform under pressure with high attention to detail
• Willingness to travel and work flexible/extended hours when required
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and MS Project
• Own transportation

What's on Offer

• Full-time, permanent contract
• Flexible working arrangement
• Competitive, market-related remuneration
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technology on large-scale mining projects
• A supportive environment focused on professional growth and development

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