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South Africa: Operations/Projects Director Mining SMPP/EPC Projects – Namibia (Walvis Bay)

South Africa: Operations/Projects Director Mining SMPP/EPC Projects – Namibia (Walvis Bay)

Posted on 2025-09-02 00:00:00

Employer Unspecified
Category Engineering
Location ZA  / South Africa

Job Summary

Qualification, preferably a Degree in Mechanical Project Management qualification and certification 8 – 10 years of relevant project management experience in SMPP/EPC Mining Projects, with 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 Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, and cross-functional stakeholders Proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint and SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders and / or Senior Leadership Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas to achieve a common business objective Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross – functional environment Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to multitask Excellent planning and time management skills Excellent leadership abilities Clean Drivers’ License Detail-oriented and thorough 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 Oversee the broader, cross-disciplinary team during the construction phase, ensuring 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 Apply creative and analytical thinking in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to excellence 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 Ensure proper record and management project documentation 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 Act as an internal quality control check for the project On-site regular quality inspection of the works, verification of contractual compliance, Tracking of site activities, Validation of the works progress for payment Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution Ensure that safety is key focus and paramount importance in all projects and shall be delivered in full compliance with local legislation and company policy and adherence / compliance to applicable standards, rules, and regulations (local and international) Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration or litigation, as needed Support formal/informal schedules to manage the engagement contract Set and continually manage project expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences, including project team, clients, EXCO and key stakeholders Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project management team (construction phase) Ensure that projects are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards Manage project issues and risks to mitigate impact to baseline Extensive understanding of project management principles, methods, and techniques Provide leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project Performance reviews and staff development Establish practices, templates, policies, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization Report all Environment Health Safety findings via the internal reporting systems Critically analyze objectives and those of the stakeholders to ensure universally successful outcomes and communicate effectively to all the stakeholders with accurate information Critically examine project impact on operations and align with key stakeholders so that impact on operations is minimized to balance project delivery and operations Execute projects effectively and deliver revenue, profit, and cash targets to the business Regular reporting / updates to management advising project progress to plan, KPI’s. Advice of areas requiring escalation, decision for resolution & non- conformance Effective management of risk, opportunities, contract and claims through risk mitigation measures Support the company in assessing alternative contracting structure for the construction

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