Johannesburg: Underground Mining Project Manager

Qualifications, professional registrations and Experience BEng / BSc Mechanical Engineering (Essential) GCC Mines & Works (Highly Advantageous) PMP / PRINCE2 Certification (Advantageous) Registration with ECSA (Preferred) Minimum 812 years experience in gold mining Minimum 5 years underground experience (deep-level gold preferred) Experience managing multi-million Rand CAPEX projects Proven experience in: Underground mechanical installations FAT and commissioning Contractor and OEM management Mining production environments Experience working in high-risk operational environments Responsibilities: Strategic Portfolio & Program Management Lead mechanical workstreams within underground projects Align mechanical deployment plans with master project schedule Ensure scope control and change management discipline Oversee mechanical risk identification and mitigation Develop detailed mechanical deployment plans Integrate mechanical sequencing into overall programme plan Track delivery milestones (FAT, SAT, commissioning, handover) Report mechanical readiness to Steering Committees Underground Execution & Commissioning Oversight Oversee mechanical installations underground Ensure compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) Validate mechanical installation quality and adherence to design Participate in site inspections underground Supervise commissioning processes Verify readiness for go-live Ensure defects are logged, tracked and resolved. OEM & Contractor Management Manage mechanical OEM relationships Oversee FAT and technical validation Ensure contractors comply with site safety and performance standards Attend and approve FAT sessions Review mechanical drawings and technical submissions Monitor installation productivity and quality Escalate non-performance issues Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure adherence to governance and stage-gate processes Maintain audit-ready engineering documentation Ensure mechanical CAPEX spend aligns to approved budgets Maintain mechanical risk registers Provide forecast-to-complete reporting Ensure all installations meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements Stakeholder & Operational Alignment Engage Mine Managers, Engineers, Ventilation Officers and Operations Ensure mechanical solutions are fit-for-purpose Align engineering execution with mining production constraints Facilitate cross-functional coordination sessions Provide executive updates on mechanical readiness Resolve operational constraints impacting deployment Knowledge Deep-level gold mining operational environment Mechanical systems underground (winches, pumping systems, ventilation interfaces, heavy equipment installation) MHSA compliance requirements Commissioning and handover protocols Project lifecycle management CAPEX financial governance