Job Description:

• As Project Advisoryou will provide services as required and your responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Assist and support line management in project selection and scoping (front-end loading) to align with departmental and organisational strategies
• Review and drive optimisation opportunities regarding project scope and cost even before a project is registered
• Provide training (both formal and informal) to operational project managers with regards to project management, the ADM process, Anglo American Project Requirements, as well as site-specific requirements, standards, and procedures
• Provide coaching and mentoring on an individual basis to new project managers as well as line management to explain their roles and responsibilities in the various aspects of project execution
• Develop new and optimise existing systems and procedures to align with company DAF and project work procedures
• Coordinate and facilitate kick-off sessions (gate 0 and gate 3) of new projects to formulate execution and procurement strategies
• Ensure best fit for purpose solution with regards to technical compliance (technical reviews), business case and critical risks
• Quality assurance concerning documentation, reporting and compliance with standards
• Report and facilitate feedback sessions between project managers and owners’ team
• Ensure adherence to governance regarding procurement, tender evaluation, adjudication, and order placement
• Demonstrate optimised project cost and project scope on operational projects during the registration phase
• Strong stakeholder management between cross-functional departments – Portfolio, Project office, SIB engineering and relevant operational sections to ensure project delivery
• Ensure adherence to standards and procedures (SHE) during project execution through relevant sections and departments
• Drive and assist in project closure and capitalisation of assets upon project completion
• Monitor and track project progress to ensure project delivery and adherence to scope, cost, timeline, and quality.
• Monthly updates and feedback sessions related to relevant operational projects
• This role is in the SIB & Construction Management (CON) at a Band 6 level reporting to the Section Manager Projects.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma / Degree in Project Management or any of the technical fields (Mechanical, Civil or Electrical)
• SA Drivers Licence

Experience

• Advanced knowledge of Project Management
• Advanced knowledge of mining (preferably open-pit), processing or engineering industry
• Advanced knowledge of key value drivers across the mining value chain and the interdependence therein
• Advanced Computer literacy (MS Office, Projects, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, MS Projects)
• Knowledge of ISO 21500 project management guidelines and a high-level framework for managing projects
• Knowledge of financial metrics, cost, value management and budgeting tools
• Experience in identifying and implementing business improvement opportunities and projects at mines
• Experience in strategy implementation and business planning
• Good knowledge of change management methodologies
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with MHSA
• Familiar with Construction Regulations