Junior Project Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS ROLE

The Project Manager manages the delivery of the detailed plan/schedule on site and the coordination and completion

 on time within scope. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the implementation of the agreed plan and

 ensure adherence to the defined governance processes, ensure project deadlines are met, assign responsibilities,

 monitor & summarize progress of project(s) assigned and change management process to ensure adoption of change.

The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.

He or she will coordinate with other project stakeholders to ensure that project hygiene and a continuous state of

 audit readiness are always maintained.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for successful execution of the project/s
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders, and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop and/or manage a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalate risks, issues, and slippages to management as needed
• Establish and maintain relationship with the client and all stakeholders, including third parties/vendors
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyse the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Monitor budgetary objectives and request adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as team members and stakeholders
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Organisational ability to schedule correct resources for related training and hand holding sessions
• Closely manage timelines and track progress on a short interval basis to ensure in-time delivery and/or

escalation of slippage immediately when it happens

• Communicate project related information, progress, processes and changes to all project stakeholders

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Proven working experience in project management; 3-5 years minimum
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II or certification is a plus
• Creativity, problem solving skills and a good disposition
• Ability to work under pressure, lead, motivate and direct project team membersmaps

• Relevant Tertiary Education
• Self-starter, self-motivated and ability to work without constant supervision
• Out of the box and quick thinker to resolve challenges with available resources as and when required

PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with mining and mining concepts, practices, and procedures and Mining Technical Systems,

 preferably within the Company’s underground operations.

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience

• IT and ICT Delivery and/or OT Systems Experience
• Experience with complex core operating platform technologies
• Leadership of multi-disciplined/skilled delivery teams
• Executive level Stakeholder Management
• Developing and Tracking Budgets

• Coaching, Supervision and People management
• Process Improvement, Planning and Performance Management
• Strong organisational skills, self, others, and tasks
• Ability and willingness to work unsupervised at remote mines for long periods of time