Job Description

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Our client is a global leading mining company, seeking a Senior Construction Manager whose role would be reporting to the Project Director and will be responsible for leading the overall direction, co-ordination and execution of the project construction activities. Leading the underground expansion.

Responsibilities:

Overall management and delivery of surface and underground construction.
Develops and maintains an integrated team, manages priorities, budget, interfaces, & administration of the site team.
Provides people leadership, assigning tasks and reviewing outputs.
Ensures all activities comply with quality and legislative requirements, implements and maintains Project Execution
Plan and Construction/Commissioning Operational Readiness Plan.
Commissions operational readiness teams, ensures proper maintenance practices for infrastructure, and assists with developing operational solutions for life of mine.
Provides input and advice on construction issues, design, scheduling, cost saving, procurement, and problem solving.
Builds relationships with public authorities and internal stakeholders, including the Department of Minerals and Energy and the Union of Mine Workers.
Implements new ideas and methods to improve contribution to organizational goals and enhance company reputation.
Operation of Site in accordance with the MHSA and Minerals Act Requirement
Maintain and implement a site Project Execution Plan.
Maintain and Implement Construction and Commissioning Operational Readiness Plan
Formulate and implement a Site Organisational Structure resourced to deliver the construction requirements.
Delivery of KPIs as agreed by the Project Director, pertaining to all aspects of the site operations

Project Overview:

The project has performed below budget expectations and international benchmarks.
Open pit operations have concluded, and efforts are underway to ramp up underground production.
The construction of the underground operation is set to continue for the next three years, necessitating a review of the organizational design to ensure alignment with the work and efficiencies required to achieve business objectives.
Investment: over US$2 billion.
Current Status: Overall construction 70% complete.
Ramp-Up Period: Production ramp-up expected over the next few years.
Stakeholders - Employees and Contractors: A collaborative effort involving 4,300 individuals,
Project Type: Underground mining expansion.
Mechanization: Highly mechanized operations.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Bachelors degree in Construction or Civil engineering
Project Management Certification is advantageous.
Proven record mega project execution
Proven experience as 4.1 MHSA Appointment
Deep understanding of South African mining regulations (MHSA) and PMBOK methodology.
Expertise in project management concepts like cost control, integration, risk management, and documentation.
South African Citizens are encouraged to apply.

Benefits and Contractual information:

Competitive remuneration package
Permanent employment opportunity
Opportunity to join and lead projects with a global mining company

Ruan Roodt

Managing Lead

CA Mining

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