Project Engineer

ProjectLink Holdings (Pty) Ltd; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining project management company is seeking a Project Engineer for their Study & Planning Phase in eMalahleni, South Africa. The ideal candidate must possess a degree in an engineering discipline and have at least 5 years of experience in the mining industry, specifically in coal projects. Responsibilities include overseeing project planning and design, managing engineering contractors, and ensuring alignment with mining legislation and safety standards. Strong project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the coal mining or construction industry.
• Understanding of safety and mining legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and design phases for mining projects.
• Provide technical support for feasibility studies.
• Manage engineering contractors to ensure project expectations are met.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Engineering

Project Management Qualification

GCC preferred

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer – Study & Planning Phase

Location: JHB/Witbank

Job Type: 12 month contract, expected to work Full‑Time hours

Job Duties:

• Proven work experience in a project environment.
• Background in the mining industry (run‑of‑mine crushing/sizing/screening, beneficiation plants, contract mining setup) is highly desirable, with exposure to plant and equipment layouts.
• Co‑ordinate all aspects of planning and design, feasibility studies, risk analysis, optimisation, design, scheduling and contractor/supplier selection justification.
• Self‑motivated and self‑driven is preferable.
• Provide technical support to ensure the successful completion of the feasibility study and the detailed engineering design phase.
• Co‑ordinate or assist with the co‑ordination of all project execution activities related to the delivery of engineering infrastructure that will support the contract miner and development of the greenfields mine.
• Ensure Project expectations are met, schedules maintained, and budgets adhered to.
• Source, appoint, and manage engineering contractors.
• Liaise regularly with engineering design consultants and plant design contractors including leading project engineering kick‑off and progress meetings.
• Manage and plan design activities to ensure timely completion and co‑ordination within the design team throughout all phases.
• Conduct project alignment meetings between the relevant stakeholders of the project.
• Work with project planners and schedulers to understand timelines and ensure progress reports are accurate and meet required standards before release to steercom.
• Collaborate with the design and drafting department of the design consultants to establish required deliverables; check designs and drawings for alignment with agreed engineering design criteria, mine standards and specifications.
• Ensure equipment designs comply with project requirements and expectations.
• Manage the overall Project Blockplan. Ensure that it’s updated timeously and approved by relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain continuous alignment of engineering project scope with mine business objectives and make recommendations to modify the project to enhance effectiveness in achieving business results or strategic intent.
• Manage the compilation and integration of the Engineering Study reports including Study work plans and Project Execution plans at the end of the feasibility study.
• Responsible for quality of engineering deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering related disciplines
• Project Management Qualification
• GCC preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 5 yrs in Coal mining, industrial or construction industry
• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders to deliver favorable outcomes
• Coal mining
• Understanding of relevant safety and mining legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act and Minerals and Energy Act
• In depth knowledge of Engineering contracts management and administration