Principal Consultant

Recruiter:

H2R Africa

Job Ref:

PC1

Date posted:

Friday, April 1, 2022

Location:

Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Experience and Knowledge required: - Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for su

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Contract position at mining company

Duties:

Working with a dedicated cross-functional team, deliver a current state assessment of communications infrastructure at our underground mining operations in South Africa.
Work with mining and IT specialists to determine the minimum required level of system capability to support planned operations as part of the FutureSmart Mining program. Using best in class global mining operations as a guide, consider existing operations, projects and mining studies.
Work with Supply Chain and other teams to identify and shortlist providers capable of delivering and supporting this capability
Evaluate and select project delivery processes which can deliver order of magnitude improvement in time to go-live
Develop detailed project scope, budget, resources and timing to execute first phase rollout of upgraded systems at a selected mine site

Drive and coordinate team activities/workshops to agree and document the strategy and this might lead into execution work.

The Project Manager manages key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of projects, ensure adherence to the defined governance processes, ensure project deadlines are met, assign responsibilities and monitor & summarize progress of project(s) assigned.

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 required:

Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for successful execution of projects
Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Develop 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 to management as needed
Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
Perform risk management to minimize project risks
Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
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
Meet budgetary objectives and to make 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

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