Senior Project Controls Manager

SUMMARY:
Senior Project Controls Manager

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Senior Project Controls Manager x3

Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg Metro, Johannesburg

Job Type: 4 month Contract, expected to work full-time hours

Primary Industry: Mining

About us:

ProjectLink is a leader in providing project management solutions, specializing in industrial projects worldwide. Our mission is to transform how organizations execute their projects through innovative approaches, expertise, and tailored solutions. Our high-performance culture is built on excellence, accountability, and continuous learning. We operate in fast-paced environments where disciplined professionals deliver results through efficiency and well-established methodologies.  With a strong commitment to structured processes and adaptability, we set the benchmark for project success.

Job Duties:

Core Capabilities

1. Cost Control & Forecasting

• Budget development and management

• Cost tracking, variance analysis, and forecasting

• Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Change management and trending

2. Planning & Scheduling

• Development of integrated project schedules (Primavera P6, MS Project)

• Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis

• Progress measurement and schedule performance reporting

• Scenario planning and recovery strategies

3. Risk Management

• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation planning

• Quantitative risk analysis (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations)

• Integration of risk into cost and schedule forecasts

4. Reporting & Analytics

• Development of dashboards and KPIs for stakeholders

• Executive-level reporting and presentations

• Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

5. Governance & Compliance

• Adherence to project governance frameworks

• Alignment with corporate and regulatory standards

• Audit readiness and documentation control

6. Systems & Tools Expertise

• Proficiency in tools like:

• Primavera P6

• SAP (Project Systems)

• EcoSys, Prism, Aconex

• Power BI / Excel VBA for automation

7. Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordination with engineering, procurement, construction, and finance teams

• Communication with internal and external stakeholders

• Support for decision-making through scenario analysis

Responsibilities:

• Pre-Feasibility & Feasibility Stage:

• Develop baseline cost and schedule estimates

• Support investment decision-making and funding approvals

• Execution Stage:

• Monitor and control project performance

• Manage change control processes

• Provide timely and accurate reporting to leadership

• Close-Out Stage:

• Final cost reconciliation

• Lessons learned and performance analysis

• Support for claims and contract close-out

Collaboration:

Works closely with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Contracts, and Finance teams

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• 10 years proven experience in project controls management within the mining industry