Background

Momentum Mining Services Limited is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified Site Manager to oversee site operations in Solwezi. This is a Senior role and the ideal candidate should be able to effectively plan, coordinate, and execute site-based projects, ensuring that all works are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with client specifications, set quality standards, and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project Oversight

• Supervise and coordinate daily site operations to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Develop, manage, and control project budgets while tracking progress against approved schedules.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with contractual obligations and client specifications.

Team and Resource Management

• Plan and coordinate workforce schedules, allocate tasks, and provide leadership to site personnel.
• Support recruitment, supervise, and manage machine operators and other site-based personnel as required.
• Oversee the procurement, allocation, and efficient utilization of materials, equipment, and machinery.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

• Implement, monitor, and enforce strict health and safety policies and procedures on site.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments to ensure full compliance with statutory and company HSE requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure corrective actions are promptly implemented.

Liaison and Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Company and the Client’s technical and operational teams.
• Facilitate clear, timely, and effective communication to ensure alignment on project objectives, changes, and performance.

Quality Control and Assurance

• Conduct regular quality inspections to ensure all works meet required standards, approved drawings, and technical specifications.
• Identify and address non-conformances promptly to maintain high-quality workmanship.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely project reports, progress updates, and site documentation.
• Review and interpret site drawings, plans, and diagrams to guide execution.
• Manage administrative tasks efficiently and continuously review procedures to achieve optimal operating efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng.) Degree in any engineering discipline.
• Project Management certification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience with a major mining contractor in an open-pit mining environment; or
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Site Manager with a major construction company.

• Supervise and coordinate daily site operations to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Develop, manage, and control project budgets while tracking progress against approved schedules.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with contractual obligations and client specifications.
• Plan and coordinate workforce schedules, allocate tasks, and provide leadership to site personnel.
• Support recruitment, supervise, and manage machine operators and other site-based personnel as required.
• Oversee the procurement, allocation, and efficient utilization of materials, equipment, and machinery.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce strict health and safety policies and procedures on site.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments to ensure full compliance with statutory and company HSE requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure corrective actions are promptly implemented.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Company and the Client’s technical and operational teams.
• Facilitate clear, timely, and effective communication to ensure alignment on project objectives, changes, and performance.
• Conduct regular quality inspections to ensure all works meet required standards, approved drawings, and technical specifications.
• Identify and address non-conformances promptly to maintain high-quality workmanship.
• Prepare accurate and timely project reports, progress updates, and site documentation.
• Review and interpret site drawings, plans, and diagrams to guide execution.
• Manage administrative tasks efficiently and continuously review procedures to achieve optimal operating efficiency.

• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Team Leadership
• Workforce Scheduling
• Resource Allocation
• Procurement
• HSE Policy Enforcement
• Risk Assessment
• Communication
• Quality Control
• Documentation
• Reporting
• Site Drawing Interpretation
• Administrative Task Management

• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng.) Degree in any engineering discipline.
• Project Management certification (added advantage).
• Minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience with a major mining contractor in an open-pit mining environment OR minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Site Manager with a major construction company.
• Grade 12 Certificate.