South Africa: Country Manager (SMEIPP – Projects) – Walvis Bay Namibia

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Country Manager (SMEIPP – Projects) to lead our EPC Mining Projects portfolio in Walvis Bay, Namibia. The successful candidate will have a strong background in project management, with a proven track record of delivering results-driven projects in the mining industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities across a portfolio of EPC Mining Projects, from preparation for construction through to hand over to the client.
• Lead the project management team responsible for the Mining EPC Projects and oversee the broader, cross-disciplinary team during the construction phase.
• Ensure all risks are identified and mitigated, and that key decisions are made or escalated to management as needed throughout the implementation phase.
• Report on project success criteria, including results, key metrics, testing, and deployment management activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams for optimal project scope.
• Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization, and project management tools.
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project.
• Procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes, including the appointment of external resources included Owner’s Engineers, Independent Engineers, Lenders Technical Advisors, etc.
• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across leadership.
• Manage project scope and changes.
• Strong understanding and application of business drivers, financial reporting standards.
• Participate and/or drive feasibility studies, vendor selections and proposals for evaluation by appropriate key stakeholders.

Requirements

• A Namibian National
• Qualification, preferably a Degree in Mechanical Project Management qualification
• 8 – 10 years of relevant project management experience in SMEIPP/EPC Mining Projects
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership or strategic role including tracking and planning projects
• 5 years of experience working with business stakeholders within a cross-functional matrix environment
• 3 years of experience with full product lifecycle with understanding of development lifecycles and various technology methodologies that support that lifecycle

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.)