Project Manager (Exploration and Mining) at Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited

Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited provides premium solutions to businesses in the primary and secondary sectors of the economy, especially those in solid minerals, extractive industry, manufacturing industry and agriculture. Some of its clients are Zuma 828 Coal Limited, IMEX Mineral Resources and Processing Company, Zuma Energy Nigeria Limited, Zuma Steel W/A Limited, and Zuma Metals & Energy Resources Limited

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Manager (Exploration and Mining)

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Summary

• The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing exploration and mining projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept to completion.
• This includes detailed project planning, budget control, technical oversight, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• The role demands a combination of strong project management skills, technical mining knowledge, and the ability to manage diverse stakeholder interests across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution:

• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans outlining scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and milestones for exploration and mining initiatives.
• Monitor project progress, adjust plans where necessary, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Budget & Financial Management:

• Oversee and control project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• Track expenditures, forecast costs, and prepare financial reports for senior management.

Team Leadership & Coordination:

• Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional teams including geologists, engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Foster a collaborative and performance-driven project culture.

Risk Management & Stakeholder Communication:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing timely project updates and reports.

Regulatory Compliance & Permitting:

• Ensure full compliance with local, national, and international mining, environmental, and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate the acquisition of necessary exploration and mining permits, licenses, and approvals.

Technical Oversight:

• Provide technical input into exploration strategies, drilling programs, and mine development plans.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and quality assurance protocols across all project phases.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation.
• Generate reports detailing progress, performance metrics, budget updates, and health/safety incidents.

Post-Project Evaluation:

• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and identify areas for process improvement.
• Contribute to knowledge management and continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualifications or certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) are highly desirable.
• Proven track record managing exploration or mining projects from feasibility through execution.
• Experience in both greenfield and brownfield exploration environments is advantageous.
• Familiarity with safety, environmental, and permitting requirements in the mining sector.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of mining operations, exploration techniques, and associated technologies.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), GIS tools, and technical data analysis.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• High-level problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking capabilities.

Working Conditions:

• Willingness to work in remote or field-based locations.
• May involve extended hours and frequent travel to exploration or mining sites.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.