Job Title: Project Controls ManagerLocation: Gauteng, Johannesburg Metro, JohannesburgJob Type: 24 month Contract, expected to work full-time hoursJob Duties:Cost management and estimation· Budget control: Develop and manage the baseline budget for the mining study, overseeing all direct and indirect costs.· Cost forecasting: Track expenditures and prepare cost forecasts and cash flow projections for the duration of the study.· Variance analysis: Analyze variances in cost performance against the plan, identify the reasons for deviation, and propose mitigation strategies to the Project Manager.· Earned value management (EVM): Apply EVM techniques to measure and report on project performance.· Reporting: Prepare and issue regular cost reports to project stakeholders, senior management, and financiers.Planning and scheduling· Schedule development: Create and maintain a detailed, resource-loaded master project schedule for the study using tools like Primavera P6.· Critical path analysis: Identify and monitor the critical path of the study to ensure key milestones are met.· Progress measurement: Implement and manage systems for measuring and reporting physical progress against the baseline schedule.· Scenario analysis: Develop and analyze different schedule scenarios to assess the impact of potential delays.Risk and change management· Risk identification: Identify, assess, and quantify project risks that could affect the cost or schedule of the mining study.· Risk mitigation: Develop and implement risk mitigation and response plans to minimize potential disruptions.· Change control: Manage the change control process, including assessing the impact of scope changes on the budget and schedule.· Claims management: Support the project team in analyzing and managing any potential claims from contractors during the study phase.Reporting and governance· Stakeholder reporting: Prepare and present regular, high-level reports and dashboards for stakeholders, including the Project Steering Committee and financiers.· Governance: Ensure all project controls activities adhere to the company's governance framework, policies, and procedures.· Continuous improvement: Conduct lessons-learned sessions to improve the project controls process for future studies and projects.Team leadership and collaboration· Team management: Lead and provide technical guidance to the project controls team, which may include planners, cost controllers, and risk analysts.· Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with engineering, procurement, finance, and other departments to ensure alignment on project objectives and performance.· Contract administration: Support the management of contracts with third-party vendors and consultants involved in the study.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