Construction Project Manager jobs in Gauteng

Vacancy: Projects Manager

Division: Operations

Job Grade: D-Lower

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract – 18 Months

Closing Date: 30 June 2026

Salary: Salary and benefits will be negotiated in line with relevant experience and qualifications.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this role is to execute the capital plan within agreed and approved budget, schedule, and quality parameters. The project manager directs and manages contractors with the specific objective to provide safe, timely and efficient solutions.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
?Manage budget establishment and submission based on projects that are scoped and costed according to the User Requirement Specification and as set out by the customer (Budget accuracy).

?The Project Manager is to ensure that all projects assigned follow the Capital Stage Gate process at Rand Refinery from concept, initiation, feasibility, final design, execution, hand over to the customer for beneficial occupation of the asset, and finally, project close-out.

?Manages contractors and other impacted parties, under direction of the Engineering Manager, with the specific objective to provide a safe, optimal, timely and efficient solution.

?Ensure that the technical solutions provided enable targeted plant efficiency and productivity.

?Provide technical solutions considering various maintenance requirements that facilitate effective repairs and maintenance.

?Continuous improvement of systems and processes by identifying and suggesting alternative solutions that increase throughput, reduce utility consumption, and reduce the maintenance effort.

?Responsible for SHEQ management by ensuring that equipment, machinery, people and products are protected from risk and harm. This includes identifying and addressing hazards promptly, conducting risk assessments for all solutions provided.

?Effectively manage the contractors in line with SHEQ standards and processes for Rand Refinery site.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
?Must have National Diploma in Engineering.

?Minimum of 5 years working experience in the in a formal Project Management role.

?Project Management Professional certifications or other Advanced Management Certifications would be advantageous.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
?Intermediate proficiency—Microsoft suite (Excel, Email, Word) and medium proficiency with SAP.

?Computerised Project Management systems.

?Analytical reporting writing skills.

?Attention to detail.

?Leadership skills.

?Contractor management.

KNOWLEDGE:
?Good knowledge of heavy industry material conveying and processing equipment in the Smelter industry.

?LRA, OHS Act and SHE requirements relating to Policies, Procedures, Regulations and Permit compliance to ensure compliance in these areas of Safety and Management of people.

?Installation and commissioning knowledge relating to the understanding, dynamics and processes of starting-up new installations.