Johannesburg, South Africa

Programme Manager (Mining Sector) (18 month contract)

 Job Description:

If you are a seasoned programme leader who thrives in complex environments, moves effortlessly between strategy and execution, and knows how to bring order, rhythm, and momentum to large-scale transformation we want to meet you!

A leading global organisation in the resources sector has launched a Cost Leadership Programme a high-impact, enterprise-wide initiative focused on cost excellence, value creation, and data-driven decision making through stronger collaboration between Finance and Operations.

We are looking for a Programme Manager who can help elevate this programme into a world-class delivery engine.

Why This Role Matters
This isn't just another PMO role. This is your opportunity to shape how a global business drives efficiency, performance, and long-term sustainability across multiple regions. You will partner with senior leaders, coordinate multi-stream teams, and drive the successful execution of a programme that is strategically critical to the organisations global portfolio.

As the Programme Manager, you will:

  • Own and run the full programme workplan
  • Drive governance, reporting, and performance metrics
  • Connect interdependent teams across time zones
  • Integrate design sprints and implementation planning
  • Lead risk and issue management
  • Build and maintain the Cost Leadership Playbook
  • Support the Programme Leader
  • Foster operational excellence and continuous improvement

Were Looking For a high-impact leader with:

  • 10+ years programme/project management experience (global, hybrid/agile a plus)
  • Strong mining or heavy industrial sector exposure
  • Experience working with geographically dispersed operational teams
  • Deep knowledge of programme governance, risk, and multi-stream delivery
  • Strong communication and executive-level engagement skills
  • A strategic mindset with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach
  • A project management or financial qualification is highly advantageous.
  Required Skills:

Mining