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Abstract:
A Project Management Framework (PMF) provides support and assistance by forming a basic structure for project management. Project management is used in the modern business era to apply skills, tools, knowledge and techniques to meet the project objectives and stakeholders' expectations. The elements of a PMF form the foundation of project execution and a successful project is an indication of a solid project foundation. This research evaluates the current PMF of a South African mining company. Recently, a number of projects have experienced schedule and cost overruns which had an impact on achieving the project objectives. The aim of this research was therefore to evaluate and identify PMF areas and processes which require improvement. The aim was also to provide the company with recommendations on how to improve their current PMF. All functional departments within the company were considered which included mining, plant processing, engineering, finance and procurement. The research indicated that the company's PMF plays an important and significant role in the completion of a project and that the functional departments within the company are highly dependable on the PMF to ensure project quality and successful project execution.
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