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Senior Project Manager


Job Location:

Middelburg - South Africa

Yearly Salary: ZAR 1 - 6
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference: NES027815-Wes-1




















Senior Project Manager

Middelburg Mpumalanga

The Difference Between Completing a Project and Delivering Impact Is Leadership.

Projects are easy to start.
The real challenge lies in navigating uncertainty aligning stakeholders managing risk controlling costs and delivering meaningful results when expectations are high and complexity is unavoidable.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager who has built a career leading major projects in mineral processing manufacturing engineering or industrial environments. Someone who understands that successful project delivery requires more than technical expertise. It requires vision leadership accountability and the ability to bring people together around a common objective.
If you thrive in high-performance environments and enjoy transforming ambitious goals into measurable outcomes this opportunity could be your next career-defining move.














Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the successful delivery of multiple projects from concept through to commissioning and close-out.
  • Develop and execute project strategies that align with business and operational objectives.
  • Manage project scope budgets schedules resources and project risks.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams including engineering maintenance operations contractors and external stakeholders.
  • Drive project governance reporting and performance measurement.
  • Ensure compliance with safety quality regulatory and contractual requirements.
  • Manage client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Identify opportunities for operational improvement efficiency gains and long-term value creation.
  • Mentor and support junior project managers and project teams where required.
  • Deliver projects safely on time within budget and to agreed quality standards.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering Project Management Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years experience leading and delivering projects within a manufacturing mineral processing mining or industrial environment.
  • Proven experience managing complex multidisciplinary projects with significant capital value.
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies project controls and risk management principles.
  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets contractors and stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent leadership communication negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to drive project delivery in fast-paced operational environments.
  • Professional registration and/or PMP PrCP or equivalent project management certification will be advantageous.
What Were Looking For
Were not looking for someone who simply manages schedules.
Were looking for a leader who understands the operational realities behind every project. Someone who can balance technical requirements commercial objectives stakeholder expectations and project execution without losing sight of the bigger picture.
You are comfortable making difficult decisions. You remain calm when challenges arise. You know how to motivate teams influence stakeholders and maintain momentum when others lose focus.
Most importantly you take ownership of outcomes and are driven by the satisfaction of seeing complex projects successfully delivered.
Why Apply
This is an opportunity to work on challenging projects that directly support industrial growth operational performance and long-term business success. Youll join an environment where expertise initiative and leadership are recognised and where your contribution can make a lasting impact.
If youre ready to lead projects that shape the future of industry and leave a legacy of delivery excellence wed like to hear from you.
Apply directly by sending your CV to:
If you have not had any response within 14 days of your application please consider your application unsuccessful.
Package & Remuneration
R- R- Annually

Required Experience:

Senior IC