Job Title: Project Engineer 

Location: Woodmead

Primary Purpose (Role):

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing the design (including preparation of drawings and specifications) and construction of mechanical engineering works, structures, and infrastructure. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative and proactivity, focusing on preventing rather than solving problems. We value innovation and a diversity of ideas, and seek a candidate committed to project success who exhibits a positive, can-do attitude. Ownership of personal development, strong interpersonal and financial skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with keen attention to detail are essential. The role covers engineering and design activities across concept, pre-feasibility, feasibility studies, EPCM and EPC projects.

Main Functions Include (but are not limited to):

• Lead, co-ordinate and manage all procurement, engineering and design functions for the project
• Ensure integration of different disciplines into an effective, fit-for-purpose engineering solution
• Provide technical support
• Manage remeasurable contracts
• Provide site support
• Oversee commissioning activities
• Manage documentation and handover processes

Key Performance Areas (Responsibilities):

Engineering

• Ensure that engineering outputs are fit for purpose
• Guarantee engineering complies with safety standards, specifically legal SHE requirements under Clause 21 of the MHSA
• Confirm designs are constructible and operationally viable
• Apply best engineering principles, statutory regulations, relevant acts, codes of practise, industry norms, client specifications and applicable procedures
• Generate and align all required engineering design criteria with project scope and budget
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet customer and stakeholder expectations
• Plan and manage engineering activities efficiently to enhance integrity and minimise rework
• Effectively manage information flow and interfaces between:
  • Engineering disciplines
  • Engineering and the design office
  • Engineering and project management and support functions
  • External engineering consultants
• Develop and maintain an engineering schedule that aligns with project timelines and procurement schedules
• Manage design coordination reviews, monitoring progress and coordinating activities between disciplines
• Coordinate receipt of certified vendor information into the drawing office
• Ensure adequate design reviews to monitor technical quality and conformance
• Proactively manage engineering and design risks throughout the project lifecycle, escalating significant risks as appropriate

Operational Management

• Contribute to SHE matters, actively promoting a total safety culture
• Adhere to project safety procedures and uphold the DRA safety culture
• Manage procurement packages effectively in accordance with project schedules
• Ensure project quality aligns with the project quality plan or specific requirements
• Provide timely and quality technical/engineering input into procurement package compilation and management
• Define, gain approval for, and manage engineering scopes of work and deliverable schedules to meet project and corporate requirements regarding engineering and costing accuracy
• Manage, control, and document all changes to engineering scopes within the project and/or engineering change control system, ensuring impacts on schedule, cost and quality are assessed, communicated, approved and formalised
• Support the construction team on-site by:
  • Resolving engineering queries
  • Determining and managing construction-related quality control requirements
  • Attending the site during the construction completion and commissioning phases
  • Facilitating vendor involvement for installation approvals
  • Assisting with commissioning activities

Financial

• Manage personal and design/draughting budgeted man-hours
• Ensure designs comply with capital budgets and quantities
• Manage capital budgets allocated per discipline or procurement package
• Apply suitable contract management to procurement packages
• Adhere to proper change management procedures

Client Relations

• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and delivery
• Manage expectations by ensuring design outputs meet client requirements and budgets
• Coordinate with clients during contract management and change control processes

Personal Capabilities

• Demonstrate ownership of personal and professional development
• Exhibit a proactive, positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Maintain strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines

Qualifications:

• BSc (Hons), BTech or NQF Level 7 or higher in Mechanical Engineering – Essential
• Professional Registration – Essential
• GCC (Mines & Works) – Advantageous
• Postgraduate Qualifications – Advantageous

Membership:

• SAIMechE – Advantageous

Experience:

• Mechanical Engineering: 5 to 10 years – Essential
• Mining and Infrastructure Projects: 3+ years – Essential
• Operational experience on mines: 3+ years – Advantageous
• Process Plant and Infrastructure Projects: 3+ years – Essential
• Operational experience on processing plants: 3+ years – Advantageous
• Hydromet and/or Chemical Plant Project Experience: 3+ years – Essential
• Operational experience on hydrometallurgy plants: 3+ years – Advantageous

Knowledge Areas:

• Knowledge of specific departments, e.g. Projects, Project Controls – Essential
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 45001 – Advantageous
• Sound technical knowledge in a multi-disciplinary environment – Advantageous

Contact information

Yolanda Swart