Project Engineer

Witbank, MP, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

PURPOSE





This position exists to ensure the successful development of professional and high-quality technical proposals for FAMP, while also providing engineering project execution expertise for plant construction, commissioning, and transition to operations. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring compliance with engineering standards, legal requirements, and best practices for plant construction and operation. Additionally, the role will involve technical oversight in an EPCM contract environment, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder requirements




RESPONSIBILITIES




Projects and proposals




Keep abreast with industry for relevant requests for proposals using various platforms available to


the company.


Gain insight into project identification and opportunity identification in mineral processing.

Review requests for proposals to establish strategy and approach to prepare for the technical part


of proposals.


Develop proposals and multi-disciplinary quotations for clients.

Develop designs, create models, and conduct tests to ensure that designs meet specifications.

Present engineering/technical options for project execution.

Identify and propose mitigation of technical and financial risks for projects in coordination with the


Business Support Manager, Project House(s), and other relevant stakeholders.




Project Engineering & Execution




Lead plant construction projects, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and regulatory


requirements.


Oversee commissioning and transition from construction to operational phase.

Develop and manage project execution plans, including schedule and budget.

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural Engineering).

Ensure legal compliance for structures, equipment, and works.

Liaise with client engineering representatives to ensure alignment with engineering standards.

Ensure that plant maintainability and reliability considerations are integrated during design and construction



Client relations




Liaise with clients to gain alignment regarding their preferred engineering design solutions.

Attend site clarification meetings with clients to understand site conditions and gather information


about client needs.




Tender & Contracting




Develop all necessary engineering/technical documentation for the tendering process.

Responsible for technical/engineering part of tenders to be submitted.

Ensure tenders are presented to various stakeholders for approval.

In coordination with the Business Support Manager, ensure on-time submission of approved


tenders.


Follow up with Clients post-submission, to address queries and maintain engagement.

Ensure that FA negotiates favourable contract terms with project houses and other engineering


service providers using available resources within the company.


Review contracting conditions and mitigate identified risks in collaboration with the Business


Support Manager and other relevant stakeholders.




Project Management




Assist the Business Support Manager in the preparation of technical execution plans and the


development of the most appropriate construction method for executing the works.


Present execution plans for projects and provide clarifications to relevant


stakeholders/committees.


Keep abreast with relevant engineering concepts, components/equipment, methodologies,


processes, standards, etc.


Coordinate delivery of technical/engineering projects with regards to resources, equipment,


subcontractors, etc.


Develop and manage schedules and budgets for each engineering/technical phase of a project.



QUALIFICATIONS




Bachelor's Degree (B-Tech, Bsc, B Eng) Engineering/ Mechanical/ Electrical

GCC Mines

Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) - Advantageous



EXPERIENCE




Minimum 7 years in engineering and project execution for plant construction,


commissioning, and operations in EPCM contract environments.


Strong knowledge of mining and processing plant engineering standards and legal


requirements.


Coal, Iron Ore, PGM Processing experience will be advantageous.



SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED




Expertise in Action Orientation, Commercial Awareness, and Decision-Making.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.

Proficiency in engineering tools, risk management, and technical report writing.

Advanced collaboration, communication, and client relationship management skills.

Safety, financial, and cost management awareness.



Closing Date: 13 June 2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1436538
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Witbank, MP, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned