Project Engineer: Mining & Aftermarket Projects

Howden Africa (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; In loco; ZAR 700.000 - 1.100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Howden Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer for our South Africa division. You will manage aftermarket projects, including strip/inspection, failure analysis, and tender preparation, to ensure profitability and on-time delivery.

You will negotiate with customers and suppliers, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain strong relationships to support growth in mining and industrial sectors.

Competenze

• Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Project Management Professional Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• At least 3–5 years in mining and industrial sectors.
• Engineering understanding of Mining and Industrial fans.
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels.
• Valid Code 08 driver's license.

Mansioni

• Facilitate strip, inspection, and quotation processes for mining/industrial equipment with detailed repair procedures.
• Compile and analyse failure reports to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Negotiate repair pricing, schedules, and delivery timelines with customers and suppliers.
• Prepare and manage repair cost estimates to ensure profitability and accurate costing.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers to support future opportunities.
• Coordinate spare parts projects across Engineering, Drawing Office, Quality, Site Services, Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Manage project cash flow and invoicing milestones to maintain positive cash flow.
• Coordinate integration between Project Engineering, Procurement, Quality and suppliers to meet deadlines.
• Prepare cost estimates and tenders in line with margin guidelines and SEIFSA indices.
• Evaluate supplier quotations and challenge pricing to reflect market norms.
• Actively manage contract changes and variations through the project lifecycle.
• Attend customer/site progress meetings with updates on status, risks and mitigations.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to required quality.

Conoscenze

Project management

Communication

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Formazione

Bachelor's / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Project Management Professional certification

Strumenti

AX

Descrizione del lavoro

Howden Africa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer for our South Africa division. You will manage aftermarket projects, including strip/inspection, failure analysis, and tender preparation, to ensure profitability and on-time delivery.

You will negotiate with customers and suppliers, coordinate cross-functional teams, and maintain strong relationships to support growth in mining and industrial sectors.