Development Director
Available for exploratory interviews.
Ref: EP85098038
Highly accomplished and result-oriented Senior Project Manager offering comprehensive experience in project management and engineering within the Gold, Diamond, Coal, Cement, Marine and Platinum Mining and Metals industries. Has extensive experience in program/project management, business development, marketing, and operations/maintenance environment. Expert in PMI Project Management methodology (PMP) with solid experience in project processes and knowledge areas.
Detailed and extensive working knowledge and experience of engineering, project controls and construction management, with background as Mechanical Engineer (GCC), currently functioning as Project Management Professional (PMP).
Company classification: Project Management Industry in: Infrastructure | Oil & Gas | Mining | Power Infrastructure | Oil & Gas | Mining | Power Highest formal qualification and other: Higher National Diploma Discipline: Mechanical Engineering Years of experience range: h. More than 30 years (e. More than 10 years management) Annual package range: US Dollar - USD Annual package range: 151 000 - 250 000, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: Afrikaans, English, Zulu Gender: Male Ethnicity: Caucasian/White Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions both nationally and internationally.
Online Interview Questionnaire
Primary purpose of current/most recent position:
Throughout my 30-year career, I have demonstrated proficiency in overseeing project management for major Process Development projects, steering strategic-level Business Improvement initiatives, and assuming Senior Project Management responsibilities for key projects. This wealth of experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in project management and has honed my ability to navigate complex challenges with innovative solutions.
Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:
1. Initiation of the project, formally and within governance, via an approved Charter, Scope and WBS.
2. Planning the project - most importantly to secure the approval of Project Execution Plan with all the discipline Management Plans.
3. Executing the project - day to day implementation activities to achieve the Plan.
4. Monitoring and controlling via efficient communication, reporting and structures.
5. Closing out the project, including retrospectives and identification of lessons learned for future references.
Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:
Having Wisdom and Integrity
"Wisdom" refers to the ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on knowledge, experience, and understanding. It involves having insight into complex situations and being able to discern the best course of action.
"Integrity" is the quality of being honest, ethical, and morally upright. It involves adhering to strong moral and ethical principles, being trustworthy, and consistently acting in accordance with one's values and beliefs.
In summary, having wisdom and integrity means possessing the ability to make wise and informed decisions while maintaining a strong commitment to honesty, ethics, and moral principles and leading by example. It involves combining knowledge and experience with a steadfast adherence to doing what is right.
Ideal business title:
Project Management Consultant
Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:
Guide and mentor the key project domain requirements:
1. Project Initiations (Charter PEP)
2. Project Engineering (DEMP)
3. Scope Management (Scope + WBS)
4. Project Schedule Management
5. Project Cost Management
6. Project Quality Management
7. Communications Management
8. HR Management
9. Risk Management
10. Stakeholder Management
11. Sustainability (Environment & Social Management)
Skill area of competence:
• Project Management - to recognised expert level for Exam development
• Programme Management - Practical hands-on experience in major mining house
• Project Governance Assurance - thoroughly knowledgeable
• Business Improvement - spent 4 years aslo as GM Bulk handling
• Risk Assessment - proficient in bowtie, qualitative and quantitative methods
• Operational Readiness Management, as applied above critically important
• Commissioning Activities.
• Change Management. per company and PMBOK guidelines
• Project Controls, worked also as project controls manager
• Scope Management
• Schedule Management
• Strategic Planning / Analysis
• Quality Control
• Cost Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Staff Training / Development
Career summary:
10 years, process engineering PGM/Gold/Coal/Diamonds; – 4 years, bulk materials handling – 4 years project engineering - 12+ years, Platinum mining and metals.
What do you absolutely love doing:
Guiding and mentoring young professionals to success
Achieving successful project delivery
Ideal company (culture and values):
In my project teams I would like to create a physical as well as a psychological SAFE space. Culture of mutual trust, respect and cooperation, encourage innovative thinking. Fostering accountability and responsibility among team members.
If you are looking for a Development Director, then do get in touch.
Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.
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