Projects Execution Manager
STELO GROUP
Date: 3 days ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time
Role: Projects Execution Manager
Location: Hybrid with international travel
Company: STELO
Sector: Mining & Industrial Projects
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About STELO
STELO is a growing industrial services company delivering high-quality operations, maintenance, and project execution support to the mining sector. We specialize in supporting mining clients across Africa and beyond through all phases of their projects from engineering and construction to operations. Our focus is on excellence, reliability, and local capacity development.
The Role: Projects Execution Manager
STELO is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Projects Execution Manager to lead the STELO Projects division as we expand our services to include full project lifecycle support as an owners' team representative.
You will be at the forefront of driving project execution for our clients, providing strategic leadership and hands-on direction across engineering, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations. The role is hybrid, with expected international travel, and combines technical leadership with business development responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the STELO Projects Division, overseeing a portfolio of projects across multiple geographies.
Act as the senior representative for STELO on client projects during the engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
Build, manage, and mentor multidisciplinary project teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
Interface with client senior management, engineering firms, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Oversee project governance, risk management, cost control, and reporting in alignment with client objectives.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including proposal development and client relationship management.
Contribute to strategic planning and capability building of STELOs project services.
Ensure HSE, quality, and performance standards are upheld across all project activities.
Profile & Requirements
Minimum 10 years of project execution experience in the mining or heavy industrial sector, with proven delivery in Africa.
Experience in managing full project lifecycle from design and procurement to construction and operations.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Highly mobile and available to travel frequently to project sites.
Excellent communication skills in English; French or Portuguese is a plus.
Strong business acumen and experience in client-facing roles.
Engineering degree or relevant technical qualification; PMP or similar certification is an asset.
Why Join STELO?
Location: Hybrid with international travel
Company: STELO
Sector: Mining & Industrial Projects
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About STELO
STELO is a growing industrial services company delivering high-quality operations, maintenance, and project execution support to the mining sector. We specialize in supporting mining clients across Africa and beyond through all phases of their projects from engineering and construction to operations. Our focus is on excellence, reliability, and local capacity development.
The Role: Projects Execution Manager
STELO is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Projects Execution Manager to lead the STELO Projects division as we expand our services to include full project lifecycle support as an owners' team representative.
You will be at the forefront of driving project execution for our clients, providing strategic leadership and hands-on direction across engineering, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations. The role is hybrid, with expected international travel, and combines technical leadership with business development responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the STELO Projects Division, overseeing a portfolio of projects across multiple geographies.
Act as the senior representative for STELO on client projects during the engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
Build, manage, and mentor multidisciplinary project teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
Interface with client senior management, engineering firms, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Oversee project governance, risk management, cost control, and reporting in alignment with client objectives.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including proposal development and client relationship management.
Contribute to strategic planning and capability building of STELOs project services.
Ensure HSE, quality, and performance standards are upheld across all project activities.
Profile & Requirements
Minimum 10 years of project execution experience in the mining or heavy industrial sector, with proven delivery in Africa.
Experience in managing full project lifecycle from design and procurement to construction and operations.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Highly mobile and available to travel frequently to project sites.
Excellent communication skills in English; French or Portuguese is a plus.
Strong business acumen and experience in client-facing roles.
Engineering degree or relevant technical qualification; PMP or similar certification is an asset.
Why Join STELO?
- Be a leader in a growing, dynamic company making real impact in the African mining sector.
- Work on meaningful, large-scale projects across diverse locations.
- Join a culture that values technical excellence, trust, and empowerment.
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth.
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