Project Manager (Underground Mining)

Our client in the Mining sector is looking for a Project Manager with extensive Underground Gold Mining project experience for a contracting role. A Mechanical Engineering Degree coupled with at least 5 years experience in managing large scale Gold mining projects is essential to be considered for this role. The job specification outlines the other key criteria for the role.

• BEng / BSc Mechanical Engineering (Essential)
• GCC Mines & Works (Highly Advantageous)
• PMP / PRINCE2 Certification (Advantageous)
• Registration with ECSA (Preferred)
• Minimum 8-12 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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