[ref. a48515621] Project Management Consultant - Nigel

Job Type: 5 month contract, expected to work Full-Time hours

About us:

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:

• Develop, maintain, and review project schedules to assess logic, completeness, and alignment with project objectives.
• Identify scheduling risks, float constraints, and critical path issues across multiple projects.
• Recommend improvements and assist with schedule optimization or recovery planning.

• Provide project management support across several concurrent projects, adjusting to various scopes, teams, and phases.
• Monitor key milestones and follow up with responsible parties to ensure progress.
• Consolidate updates and generate summary reports for internal and client stakeholders.

• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, including progress updates, risk workshops, and governance forums.
• Prepare accurate and professional minutes of meetings, clearly documenting decisions, actions, and responsible individuals.
• Track follow-up actions to ensure accountability and progress.

• Engage with client representatives, internal teams, and contractors to gather inputs and maintain alignment.
• Communicate timelines, risks, and changes clearly to all relevant stakeholders.

• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports on project status, risks, and issues.
• Support the implementation of project governance practices, including stage gate processes, change control, and risk management.
• Assist in maintaining project registers such as risk logs, action trackers, and decision logs.

• Assist in the preparation of key project documents including project charters, stakeholder maps, and close-out reports.
• Support planning teams by collecting inputs and maintaining alignment with schedule updates and project baselines.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Built Environment or related field

Experience:

5 - 8 years of experience in project management consulting in the Mining Industry

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• MS Project experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience working on mining projects in South Africa