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The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the development of a Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), working closely with specialist consultants, engineering teams and other service providers to ensure that project deliverables meet the required technical, financial, quality and safety standards. The role requires a strong project management professional with extensive mining or process plant experience, capable of overseeing project planning, engineering coordination, procurement, stakeholder engagement, financial control, risk management and reporting. The successful individual will ensure that project activities are effectively integrated and delivered in accordance with approved governance requirements, budgets and schedules.\nDuties & Responsibilities\nMinimum Requirements\n\nA relevant tertiary qualification in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, such as a BSc Engineering, BTech or National Higher Diploma, or an equivalent qualification.\n\nApproximately 10–15 years of solid experience within a project management environment.\n\nProven experience managing complex projects within the mining, engineering or process plant environment.\n\nDemonstrated knowledge of project planning, execution, financial management and project controls.\n\nExperience with project budgeting, cost management and cash flow forecasting.\n\nUnderstanding of asset management within mining and processing operations.\n\nKnowledge of engineering design processes, technical reviews and project quality requirements.\n\nExperience with procurement processes, contract management and contractor coordination.\n\nStrong understanding of mining health, safety and environmental requirements, including MHSA and OHSACT compliance.\n\nExcellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.\n\nAdvantageous:\n\nProject Management Professional (PMP) certification.\n\nECSA professional registration.\n\nGovernment Certificate of Competency (GCC) for Factories and/or Mines and Works, particularly for Mechanical or Electrical Engineering professionals.\n\nRoles and Responsibilities:\n\nLead the development and coordination of the Definitive Feasibility Study, ensuring that all required technical and commercial deliverables are completed within the agreed timeframes.\n\nEstablish project objectives, scope, execution strategies, resource requirements and key deliverables in consultation with relevant stakeholders.\n\nCoordinate engineering consultants, service providers and specialist contractors to ensure that project requirements are clearly understood and achieved.\n\nReview and oversee engineering designs to ensure compliance with applicable standards, technical specifications and internal procedures.\n\nFacilitate technical reviews, HAZOP studies and project approval processes.\n\nManage project schedules and ensure effective integration of activities across all project disciplines.\n\nOversee procurement activities and ensure that purchasing and contracting processes comply with approved governance procedures.\n\nMonitor project expenditure, budgets, cash flow forecasts and financial performance, implementing appropriate cost-control measures.\n\nIdentify, assess and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nMaintain effective change control processes relating to project scope, costs, schedules and technical requirements.\n\nEnsure that contractors, consultants and service providers adhere to contractual obligations, quality standards and recognised industry practices.\n\nPromote a strong safety culture and ensure that all project activities comply with applicable MHSA, OHSACT and environmental requirements.\n\nCoordinate project meetings, communicate deliverables and provide direction to the project execution team.\n\nManage stakeholder relationships across engineering, operations, finance, procurement, safety and other relevant departments.\n\nEnsure accurate project documentation, approvals and records are maintained in line with governance and audit requirements.\n\nCompile regular progress reports, financial updates, forecasts and management presentations.\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve project efficiencies, optimise costs and implement value-adding engineering solutions.\n\nEnsure that project resources are identified, motivated and effectively coordinated to achieve the required outcomes.\n\nClosing Date:\nSubmissions for this vacancy will close on 17 November 2026. Late applications may still be considered until 9 December 2026.\n\nPlease Note:\nThank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. Should your application be successful, we will contact you. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your details will remain on our database for possible future opportunities.\n\nPoPI Act Compliance:\nMarvel Placement Consultants adheres to the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013). 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