Project Manager, Grinding

Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.

Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources.

Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration.

This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible.

Job posting end date: 09/11/2026

JOB TITLE: PROJECT MANAGER, GRINDING BASED IN CENTURION, SOUTH AFRICA

We're looking for a Project Manager, Grinding to join our Project Delivery Grinding team. Your work will play a key part in delivering complex technical projects while supporting sustainable growth and long-term customer partnerships.

You will report to the Manager, Project Delivery Grinding.

This role will be based in Centurion, South Africa, with a hybrid working model.

Team you belong to

You will join our Project Delivery Grinding team, working closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Construction, Contract Management, Sales, customers, and cooperation partners. The team is focused on delivering high-quality grinding solutions and successful project outcomes across the mining and minerals processing industry.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end execution of minerals grinding projects, including planning, coordination, execution, monitoring, and close-out.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and proactively resolving project issues.
• Manage project scope, contract requirements, change control processes, and project interfaces.
• Take responsibility for project budgets, profitability, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and resource activities to meet project schedules and objectives.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks while implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a matrix organization.

What you'll bring

• Solid experience in EPC/M project management within mining and minerals processing environments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex technical projects in international environments.
• Strong understanding of customer requirements, project execution methodologies, and site installation activities.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, commercial performance, and contract obligations.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to empower teams, manage performance, and drive results.
• Excellent planning, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively across diverse cultures, stakeholders, and matrix organizations.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured approach to project execution.
• Professional communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with SAP, Enovia, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, or similar business systems and project tools.
• High level of ownership, reliability, adaptability, and ability to work independently.

What's in it for you

• Purpose-led work: Helping keep essential operations running safely and efficiently.
• Safety and wellbeing first: A strong safety culture and access to local wellbeing and healthcare services.
• Competitive pay and incentives: Including competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Stable, long-term employment: With opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.
• Well-equipped work environment: Tools, equipment and resources provided to support your success.
• Training and development: Ongoing skills development, mentoring, learning programs, and global career opportunities.
• Supportive team culture: A collaborative, inclusive team environment focused on achieving results together.

Get in touch

Want to rise above the possible with us?

Go to our website www.metso.com, click on Careers and start your application.

If you're keen on the role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right fit for the role.

Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices.
 

How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. 

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