Position: Project Manager
Location: Wassa Site, Western Region, Ghana.
Key Responsibilities
A} Project Planning and Execution: Lead the strategic planning and execution of all contract works to meet production targets, coordinate engineering and operational teams, define project objectives and deliverables, and develop detailed scopes of work (SOW) in collaboration with all stakeholders.
B} Financial and Cost Control: Manage operational budgets, control expenditures, and analyze variances. Implement cost-saving initiatives and maximize profitability without compromising safety.
C} Contract Management: Manage client relationships to ensure that service delivery aligns with contractual obligations. Support the management of requisitions, lead technical evaluations, and validate other contractors timesheets/invoices.
D} Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Champion a strong safety culture in line with Ghana’s Minerals and Mining (Health, Safety and Technical) Regulations (L.I. 2182). Ensure compliance with the Minerals and Mining Act 2006 and other relevant legislation.
E} Stakeholder Management: Coordinate closely with clients, contractors, and vendors. Lead project kick-off meetings, weekly Production meetings, and safety reviews. Manage sub-contractors and third-party services.
F} Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and empower operational teams, including Mining and Maintenance engineers and site management. Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
G}Monitoring&Reporting: Monitor project progress, milestones, and KPIs. Prepare accurate operational and financial reports for client and senior management, tracking performance against project plans.
H} Quality Assurance: Oversee Engineering Quality Control and Assurance programs to ensure that mining deliverables meet rigorous standards and industry best practices.
Requirements & Qualifications
A} Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
B} Experience: Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive experience in mining, including at least 5 years in a senior project management role on a mining.
C] Certifications: Mining Manager/Superintendent Certificate (Mincom), Professional Project Management certification (PMP) is highly preferred.
D} Regulatory Knowledge: Thorough understanding of the Ghanaian mining legal framework, including local content requirements (L.I. 2431), land use, and environmental protection standards.
E] Technical Skills: Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, cost control, and scheduling.
F. Leadership & Soft Skills: Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams. Ability to navigate the high-context communication style of Ghanaian government and local communities.
G. Conflict Resolution: Proven ability to resolve contractor disputes and community agitations without legal escalation.
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The Human Resources Manager, Yellow Power Ghana Limited
Email: recruitment@yellowpowerinternational.com








