About the role
The Project Manager role requires a high degree of competence in project management and driving execution of various projects across the company. Developing, managing, and leading a functional product support team focusing on quality and customer service within the company’s Core Values and Principles, and Corporate Mission.
Key Responsibilities
Projects
- Utilize strategic, management and technical skills to plan, delegate, control and monitor tasks through to project delivery.
- Manage and schedule 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 the company 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.
Safety
- Identify high risk and safety critical areas.
- Observe all safety procedures and use proper safety equipment as needed.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and safe project work environment at all times.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of mining industry practices and markets.
- Training experience and knowledge.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Excellent process-oriented and problem-solving skills.
- Budget experience with multiple areas.
- High degree of knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to foster good employee/management relations and build a strong team effort to fulfill customers’ expectations.
- Ability to coach or mentor direct reports and employees through the company.
- Ability to promote teamwork and direct work of employees.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend complex written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures.
- Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to non-routine duties.
- Always provide outstanding customer service.
Qualifications and Experience
- Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent
- Project Management qualification (PMP/ Prince 2 / diploma / degree)
- BSc / BEng / BTech in Mining or Engineering (Advantageous)
- Business / Financial Management qualification (Advantageous)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Projects, Word & PowerPoint)
- Exposure to CCS (Construction Computer Software)
- 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
