Innovative Project Engineer: Water Tech & Digital Twins

Affirmative Portfolios

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Affirmative Portfolios in Johannesburg seeks a Project Engineer (Innovation and Technology) on a 12-month contract to provide professional process, industrial and project engineering input in planning, development and implementation of Innovation and Technology projects.

You will support the Innovation Manager and Engineering Innovation Consultant to deliver pilots, digital technologies, AI and data analytics across water-related processes, ensuring integrated solutions and value delivery for

Qualifications

Formal Master's degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering is required.
Professional registration with Engineering Council of SA preferred.
Experience in process, industrial and project engineering for water/innovation.
Knowledge of digital technologies (AI, data analytics) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform a full range of process, industrial and project engineering/management with high judgement.
Apply mapping, systems thinking and performance analysis to identify improvements.
Lead digital/AI/data-driven pilots beyond existing parameters.
Deliver pilots and proofs of concept on time and within budget per Master Plan.
Develop scopes of work and technical specifications for projects.
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, automation and civil disciplines and partners.
Review inputs/outputs for technical accuracy and compliance.
Participate in scoping meetings, studies, and site activities.
Contribute to policies and procedures improvements.
Identify innovation opportunities to improve efficiency.
Provide technical reports to management for decision making.