Job Description
About the Role
The Project Controls Manager (Mining) role at Marvel Placement Consultant involves implementing and monitoring project controls across various mining projects, ensuring compliance with capital management and governance frameworks. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client reporting, portfolio reporting, and project health status, as well as providing specialist planning, consulting, and auditing services to the client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor project controls, including schedule, cost, contracts, and risk management.
- Lead project reviews and ensure compliance with capital management and governance frameworks.
- Oversee project controls for both internal company projects and client-facing projects.
- Manage client reporting, portfolio reporting, and project health status.
- Prepare and deliver management and governance reports.
- Oversee financial forecasting for all projects.
- Support construction teams during project execution.
- Project manage internal initiatives, including the coordination of engineering specialists and contractors.
- Provide specialist planning, consulting, and auditing services to client base.
- Develop and implement control schedules and systems across the full project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Implement, improve, and maintain project management systems, reports, and procedures in line with PMBOK standards.
- Drive continuous improvement in project and portfolio management practices.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical) – BSc / BEng / BTech.
- Advanced Project Management qualification or relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous).
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project controls and project management within the mining industry.
- Proven experience managing large-scale construction and installation projects.
- Strong knowledge of scheduling, contract management (NEC/FIDIC), and project risk management.
- Sound understanding of multi-disciplinary engineering projects in mining.
- Proficiency in project management systems and software (PMBOK, ERP tools, MS Project, or similar).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Own vehicle and valid Driver’s Licence (essential).
Qualifications
None specified.
Salary & Benefits
Not mentioned.
Closing Date
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 7 October 2025. Late applications may still be considered until 2 November 2025.
PoPI Act Compliance
Marvel Placement Consultants adheres to the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013).
How to Apply
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About Mining Engineering Jobs in North West
The mining engineering profession is an essential part of North West’s economy, typically requiring a strong understanding of geology, mechanical systems, and environmental management to extract and process minerals safely and efficiently.
When it comes to salary expectations for mining engineers in the North West region, broad ranges can be offered, but actual figures often vary depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, entry-level positions might fall within a salary range of R400 000 to R600 000 per annum, while senior roles could see salaries ranging from R800 000 to R1.2 million per year. However, these are general estimates and may not reflect the actual compensation packages for specific job openings.
Common skills required for mining engineers include technical knowledge in geology, mechanical engineering, and environmental management; excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; experience with safety protocols and risk management procedures; strong communication and teamwork abilities; proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and programming languages such as Python or MATLAB; and a solid understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards.
Mining engineers are often employed in various industries, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and natural resources extraction. While these sectors may seem unrelated to mining engineering at first glance, they frequently require expertise in geology, environmental management, and technical problem-solving to support their operations.
Career progression for mining engineers is generally good, with opportunities for advancement into senior roles or specialized positions such as project manager, mine planning engineer, or environmental consultant. With experience and further education, mining engineers can develop skills in areas like autonomous systems, digital twins, and sustainability, making them more attractive to employers in a rapidly changing industry landscape.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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