At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture – the “First Quantum Way”.

Working with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.

Our culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That’s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.

Job description:

• The Role will focus on Projects for the ERP team, delivering software and change, training and improvements to the key business customers efficiently and effectively
• To Coordinate people, processes and tasks in the business to ensure projects are delivered on time and per scope
• To follow up and manage schedule planned tasks ahead ensuring resources are aligned to the project needs
• Manage issues and mitigate risks
• Communications updates with the teams

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating internal and external resources to ensure project execution and tasks are on-time and managed for the ERP Prioritised projects
• Ensure project and tasks are on time, within budget and scope
• Defining and managing a detail project plan to track, manage to keep projects on track
• Ensuring tasks and resources are adequately planned and allocated
• Change management updates, communication of
• Risks and Issues register management
• Escalation management
• Preparation of Project Updates and scheduled updates with Sponsors and owners and management as required
• Project documentation upkeep and management of to comply with Audit and best practices
• Other Projects and tasks as needed
• Liaise with Helpdesk lead, subject matter experts and Analysts for planning activity constraints

Qualifications

Minimal requirements:

• Grade 12 Senior certificate or equivalent
• Financial background preferred
• Project management PRINCE2, APM or PMI
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with ERP systems

Experience

• Sound business knowledge
• Existing Project management
• Proficient with Project management tools
• Proven work experience as PM in technology, mining or business sector
• Strong MS office knowledge and skills
• Good understanding of software development lifecycle and management of
• Solid organisational skills, attentive to detail and multi tasking ability

BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS

• Teamwork & Team player
• Bold initiative
• Thinking safely
• Upholding quality
• Technical Skill
• Driving quantity
• Ethical

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standby work required
• Drivers licence
• PC Literacy (HIGH)
• An understanding of the cultural and political environment
• An understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures