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Senior Project Manager – SMEIP


Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 9 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Project Manager SMEIP (Mining & Heavy Industrial Projects)

A leading engineering and construction organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager SMEIP to lead the successful delivery of multidisciplinary engineering and construction projects within the mining and heavy industrial sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a results-driven professional who thrives in complex project environments and enjoys leading high-performing teams from project initiation through to commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning execution and successful delivery of SMEIP projects.
  • Manage project scope schedules budgets resources and project risks.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual statutory client and SHEQ requirements.
  • Manage subcontractors suppliers and overall commercial performance.
  • Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Drive projects through commissioning completion and final handover.
  • Deliver projects safely on time within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelors Degree or BTech in Mechanical Electrical Structural or a related Engineering discipline.
  • Professional registration as a (SACPCMP) is essential.
  • ECSA registration (Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech. Eng.) will be advantageous.
  • Minimum 10 years engineering and construction experience.
  • At least 7 years experience managing SMEIP projects.
  • Proven experience delivering Structural Mechanical Electrical Instrumentation and Piping projects.
  • Strong commercial contractual planning and cost management experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
  • Valid drivers licence.
  • Willingness to travel extensively and work on remote project sites.
Ideal Candidate

You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong engineering background and a successful track record of delivering complex multidisciplinary engineering and construction projects. You possess excellent leadership commercial and stakeholder management skills and are passionate about delivering safe high-quality projects in demanding environments.

Whats on Offer
  • Opportunity to lead major engineering and construction projects.
  • Exposure to large-scale mining and industrial developments across Africa.
  • Work with highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • A challenging and rewarding environment with excellent long-term career prospects.

If you have the expertise leadership capability and drive to successfully deliver complex SMEIP projects we would love to hear from you.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.