Project Manager

Listing reference: ca_001968
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 28 August 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Other: Mining
Location: Brits
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Project Manager to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Project Manager. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.
Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

  • Utilise strategic, management and technical skills to plan, delegate, control and monitor tasks through to project delivery in line with Cementation Africa project management framework
  • Safe achievement of production and financial targets to client's and Cementation Africa standards
  •  Manage and schedule mining/ construction activities to project scope, ensure team understands original scope
  •  Monitor and maintain critical path and project status on MS Projects
  • Lead, develop and coach employees to ensure effective day to day operations in alignment with Cementation Africa values
  • Identify talent, critical and core skills and implement talent management initiatives to ensure business continuity
  • Build relationships cross functionally to ensure efficient delivery against common objectives
  • Maintain and improve stakeholder and client relationships to ensure smooth workflows and timeous project delivery
  • Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of work practices and systems by optimizing all available resources, i.e. people, technology, finance and systems
  • Identify, develop and implement controlled change initiatives to ensure project continuity
  • Manage risk and operational discipline in line with legislation, policies, procedures and standards to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Manage the project in line with contractual and commercial requirements, extension of time and claims formulation
  • Follow up monthly on project certificates and valuations
  • Self and team use SharePoint as a repository for project information and project management assurance

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
  • Grade 12 or NQF level 4 equivalent
  • BSc / BEng / BTech in Mining or Engineering
  • Mine Managers Certificate of Competency
  • Project Management Professional [Preferred]
  • Business/ Financial Management qualification [Advantageous]
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office [Excel, Projects, Word & PowerPoint]
  • Exposure to CCS [Construction Computer Software]- Advantatgeous
  • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking skills, with in-depth understanding of contracts & project financials
  • Strategic thinking, enablement and leadership skills
  • Sound analytical, logical reasoning, judgement and decision making skills
  • Ability to apply expertise and technology, deliver results and meet customer expectations
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to persuade, influence, negotiate and resolve conflict
  • Passionate about safety leadership and engagement
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
  • Minimum 5 years of operational project management experience in a similar position in a metalliferous mining environment, with experience as a 2.6.1 legal appointee
  • Experience working on a trackless bord and pillar mine
  • Experience successfully managing industrial relations and union community engagement in a highly unionised environment
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of one or more specific areas as required for the particular project (Shaft Sinking, Capital Development, Contract Mining, Trackless Mechanised Mining, Board and Pillar mining, Hard rock production etc.)
  • Working knowledge of Project Management principles, frameworks, methodologies and system requirements, with proven depth of experience in project management i.e. meeting project deadlines, achieving financial targets and commercial entitlements
  • Knowledge of CCS [Construction Computer Software] and managing allowables and certificates
  • Experience leading a multidisciplinary team
All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.
 
Disclaimer
  1. The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
  2. Cementation Africa reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
  3. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
  4. If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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