Mining EPCM Project Engineer | Budget, Schedule & QA Lead

Objective Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Objective Personnel is seeking a qualified Project Engineer to lead engineering and project controls for mining/process plant environments in South Africa. You will monitor budgets, schedules, QA, and coordinate with procurement, finance and site teams.

The role requires a Degree/Diploma in Engineering with at least 3 years of project/engineering experience; EPC/EPCM exposure is a plus. Excellent computer literacy and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Control, monitor and report on project budgets and cashflow.
• Manage FOREX requirements, critical payment milestones and overspend approvals.
• Issue and manage purchase orders in line with NCP’s Levels of Authority.
• Review and approve project-related invoices and ensure proper documentation filing.
• Maintain active communication with the Project Manager and Finance Department.
• Review, approve, and manage MDRs, QCMDs, QCPs, NCRs and TQRs.
• Conduct ongoing inspections to ensure components meet quality assurance standards.
• Address and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Ensure project photographs, quality reports and records are properly saved.
• Perform final inspection release with Quality personnel.
• Prepare and manage project schedules and regularly report progress.
• Issue Early Warning notices related to delays or force majeure.
• Manage supplier schedules to prevent delays on critical path items.
• Ensure long-lead items are controlled for on-time delivery.
• Participate in project handover and contract review meetings.
• Ensure scope of supply and battery limits are clearly defined.
• Issue Confirmation of Order documents and manage client kick-off meetings.
• Manage scope, variation orders, and correct invoicing.
• Coordinate component deliveries, documentation, and handover certificates.
• Conduct project risk assessments at kick-off and monthly thereafter.
• Complete full project closure and lessons learned.
• Manage freight budgets, packing lists, delivery notes, commercial invoices, scheduling, risks, and insurance.
• Manage site budgets, quality control, QCPs, inspection reports, scheduling, daily diaries, risks, and travel logistics.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, organisation, and proactive communication.
• Ensure proper care of NCP tools/equipment.
• Manage relationships with NCP partner companies and critical suppliers professionally.

Skills

Project management

Supervision

Budget control

Schedule control

Quality management

Communication

Design/visualisation software

Codes and standards knowledge

Mining / process plant familiarity

EPC/EPCM experience

Computer literacy

Education

Degree / Diploma in Engineering

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

Objective Personnel is seeking a qualified Project Engineer to lead engineering and project controls for mining/process plant environments in South Africa. You will monitor budgets, schedules, QA, and coordinate with procurement, finance and site teams.

The role requires a Degree/Diploma in Engineering with at least 3 years of project/engineering experience; EPC/EPCM exposure is a plus. Excellent computer literacy and strong communication are essential for success.