Job Title: Project Manager Job Type: Contract, expected to work full-time hours Job Duties: Planning and overseeing project activities from initiation to completion Setting project goals and timelines Managing project resources and budget effectively Coordinating with stakeholders to ensure project success Identifying and resolving project issues in a timely manner Reporting on project progress to stakeholders and management Required Qualifications: Proven experience as a Project Manager in the mining industry Strong leadership and communication skills Excellent problem-solving abilities Ability to work effectively under pressure Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field Skill: Strong project planning and scheduling skills, with expertise in using project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar). Advanced budget management and financial forecasting skills, with a keen understanding of cost control measures. Excellent risk management and mitigation skills, capable of anticipating potential risks and developing response strategies. Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, for effectively managing stakeholders and team communication. Proficiency in contract negotiation and vendor management. Ability to manage and motivate a project team, ensuring high performance and morale. Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to addressing project challenges. Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and analysis. Core Capability: On-Time Delivery: Achieving 95% of project milestones within the planned timeframe. Budget Compliance: Ensuring project costs remain within a 5% variance of the approved budget. Scope Adherence: Managing project scope, with less than 10% deviation due to unplanned changes. Customer Satisfaction: Achieving a client satisfaction score of 90% or higher post-project completion. Risk Management: Successfully mitigating identified risks, with less than 5% of risks leading to major delays or cost overruns. Team Productivity: Ensuring team performance achieves at least 85% of planned productivity targets. Quality of Deliverables: Delivering 100% of project deliverables according to agreed-upon quality standards. Behavioural Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment. Proactive Mindset: Anticipating project challenges and taking pre-emptive steps to avoid issues before they escalate. Adaptability: Able to adjust plans and strategies to cope with unexpected changes in project scope or external factors. Effective Communication: Must possess strong communication skills to clearly convey project goals, expectations, and updates to both team members and stakeholders. Problem Solving: Analytical and critical-thinking skills are required to address issues that arise during the project lifecycle and implement practical solutions. Decision Making: Capable of making informed decisions quickly and under pressure to maintain project momentum. Resilience: Ability to handle high-pressure situations, especially when managing multiple priorities or complex projects. Integrity: Commitment to ethical standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust with clients and team members.
