Job Description

Closing Date 2025/09/12
Reference Number AEC250829-3
Pillar AECI Mining
Job Title Project Engineer
Job Type Classification Permanent
Job Grade DL
Number of Positions 1
Location - Town / Site Woodmead
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Country South Africa

• Develop process engineering design with support from other engineering disciplines or consultants: Project definition and scoping, Process Design Criteria, PFDs, Process descriptions, P&IDs, Datasheets, Control and Operating philosophies, execution plans, commissioning plans and operational readiness plans
• Facilitate and/or Manage feasibility studies, design and engineering, execution and construction, commissioning and handover of projects
• Participate and/or facilitate Hazard and Operability studies
• Accountable for ensuring robust and accurate process engineering deliverables
• Develop and roll out standard process engineering documentation
• Manage process related projects from initiation through to implementation, covering: pre-feasibility, feasibility, design, execution and closeout
• Establish project requirements, priorities, and deadlines by undertaking effective stakeholder engagement, managing inputs, generating well defined user requirements, scope of work, accurate schedules and costing;
• Develop execution strategies (in-house, semi-turnkey or turnkey) by assessing the project complexity, risk, resource loading and expertise, investment appetite and priority pertaining to business strategy;
• Ensures that all the relevant project management documentation and controls are in place to monitor and track project progress enabling on-time and within budget delivery of projects
• Demonstrates strong understanding of engineering deliverables at the different phases of a project, and implements the relevant controls to ensure that design and engineering complies to best practices;
• Ensures that all project risk assessments, HAZOPs and constructability reviews are effectively undertaken with the required documentation and stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within budget, meets the stakeholder's approved requirements and business objectives as committed;
• Ensure projects are completed in accordance to AECI guidelines, policies and procedures. In the absence of updated standards, best global practices shall be adhered to
• Apply in-depth knowledge on all aspect of a project, which include Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Quality and Contract (FDIC etc.)
• Report on project progress, cost, schedule, risk, mitigation plans and governance at weekly, monthly and quarterly Meetings including steering committees
• Active representation and participation in the annual capital budgeting process
• Support the Group Corporate Project's department with continuous improvement of the project governance procedure, and its roll out across the Group
• Support Senior Project managers in the development of Project Definition and Front end loading
• Support Senior project managers in the development of project schedules, costing and project execution strategies

• Comply with project governance requirements
• Maintain alignment of project teams with business unit objectives
• Manage relationships with contractors, suppliers, internal and external stakeholders
• Evaluate and manage project risks and contingency plans in addition to process safety related risk management

Qualifications & Experience

• BScEng/BEng (with honours) in Chemical Engineering. A BTech degree in Chemical Engineering may be considered if candidate has experience in synthesis processes, explosive design, engineering and commissioning
• Management certification/Qualification would be advantageous
• Preference will be given to a candidate that has 10 years' process engineering and project management experience, ideally in the project management field
• The ideal candidate has strong engagement skills, is self-motivated and driven with a focus on adding value through the on-time delivery of strategic projects
• Deliver results through quality and safety awareness, planning and organizing, decision making and execution to readily deliver value
• Firm understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Demonstrated Project Management track record, and ability to manage multiple projects with internal and external stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in computer literacy i.e. MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power-point, MS Projects, and SAP
• Excellent writing skills - Technical Reports and Business Cases
• Excellent command of the English Language
• Strong and Effective Communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Express potential through adaptability, agility, applied learning, innovation and implementation.
• Achieve goals by aligning performance for success, monitoring and processing information, facilitating change, developing others, participating and leading
• Interact effectively at all levels with a focus on building relationships, thus aiding negotiation and gaining commitment.

Skills Required