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• The Client Action Team (CAT) is looking to add a junior level Client Engagement Coordinator to join the team in Johannesburg. The Client Engagement Coordinator will come with at least 3 years prior work history and will use their experience to help Client Engagement Directors on key Hatch pursuits. 

Accordingly, day-to-day job responsibilities will be determined by the needs and workload of the team, but will likely include: 

• Leverage client-focused thinking to develop visual messaging for pursuit materials, including presentations, proposal documents, and leave behinds 
• Create and source and various pursuit material graphics, including images and organizational charts 
• Contribute and coordinate in strategy development meetings, including win strategy and presentation preparation* 
• Support delivery of Client Action Team trainings, including event planning and providing onsite support*  
• Manage and maintain Client Action Team intranet pages and assets 
• Review and forward internal client support service requests to appropriate team member(s) 
• Execute ad hoc Client Action Team member requests. 
• Travel may be required 

Qualifications 

• This person will have visibility working in Johannesburg with Business Unit leads, Managing Directors, and sometimes Executives. The successful candidate must present well, demonstrate business maturity, and the ability to understand and maintain confidential information. 

In addition, the candidate should have: 

• Post-secondary degree/certificate in Communications, Design, Marketing, Business or relevant field 
• Experience with the following office and design tools: InDesign, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Word, and Excel 
• Strong work ethic and proven ability to manage diverse workload under pressure 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Commitment to quality work products with high attention to detail 
• Critical and analytical thinking skills that can be applied to a variety of scenarios 
• Ability to problem solve and take ownership of results 
• Capacity to work well in both in-person and online environments with global CAT members 

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• The Process Engineer will be part of an engineering team providing engineering services and/or field support. Client liaison and maintaining the focus of the project on achieving unprecedented and sustained business results for the client is a large part of the work.
• The role will require the engineer to oversee, guide and develop solutions in all areas of the process plant across various systems, unit operations and process equipment. Specific tasks may include the development of process engineering deliverables; solutions to infield problems; and involvement in the execution and commissioning of these solutions.
• The Process Engineer may be required to act as Lead Process Engineer, on specific assignments, responsible for coordinating the process engineering team, oversee and guide the development of process engineering deliverables ensuring they meet the project’s scope, are delivered on schedule and budget, and meet Hatch’s quality standards. Experience in Gold Concentrator design.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Perform process engineering tasks on Minerals Processing projects, in a variety of commodities
• When requested, act as Lead Process Engineer on projects or studies
• Operate with full competence and independence in the execution of all design calculations, design criteria, in the compilation and execution of equipment lists and calculations.
• Develop new criteria/calculations where required, maintaining high levels of accuracy. Provide frequent training, guidance and supervision to junior colleagues
• Actively engage with clients to understand project requirements
• Process scope definition and technology selection
• Define the process design criteria
• Define the process block flow diagram and unit operations
• Compilation of Process Flow Diagrams, along with associated mass and energy balance calculations
• Undertake trade off studies to resolve options
• Identify, scope and manage process test work (on site or laboratory based)
• Conduct capacity analysis for existing plants
• Select the equipment for projects
• Carry out engineering design calculations and equipment sizing calculations
• Prepare specifications of process attributes for equipment, through compilation of process datasheets (or process input to general datasheets).
• Compilation of Process Description
• Design of the process control logic adhering to appropriate safety standards, and documentation into Functional Descriptions
• Display full competence and independence in the compilation of P&IDs and all levels of control philosophies.
• Ensure process specifications portray the appropriate information and design intent and review of equipment bids
• Liaising with other discipline engineers to ensure designs conform to process requirements
• Contribute to hazard studies
• Compile operating cost estimates including estimation of consumables, labor, maintenance materials and power
• Provide input to capital cost estimates
• Prepare well written project reports
• Play a lead role in site commissioning of new equipment and process systems
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and other business development initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or Mineral Processing degree.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience
• Experience supporting engineering studies including scope studies, Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEA), Pre-Feasibility Studies (PFS), and Feasibility Studies.
• Extensive design, commissioning and/or operational experience in gold processing facilities
• Experience in scoping and management of metallurgical testwork programs (benchscale, pilot scale, on-site testing)
• Experience in modelling of gold processing equipment and systems
• Strong client focus.
• Ability to lead engineering tasks on a project, within the allocated budget and schedule, including mentoring and guidance of junior colleagues and professional interaction with other project disciplines
• Ability to manage individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives.

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Position Summary

• Reporting to the Engagement Manager and functionally to the Global Director, Risk Solutions, the Principal Risk Specialist will work closely with clients and engagement teams in different regions to strengthen their approach to risk management across their organizations and capital investments. The role provides independent, unbiased risk expertise that enables clients to make confident, risk‑informed decisions—from strategic planning through design, execution, and operations. This support reduces cost and schedule variability, improves predictability, and helps unlock opportunities that enhance overall project outcomes. In addition, the role will support the Global Director, Risk Solutions in advancing and expanding the global Risk Management Practice, while also contributing to raising the profile and effectiveness of the Risk Management function within the AIM region. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop effective relationships with clients, Pursuit and Engagement Managers and teams, Business Unit and Business Practices Directors
• Develop project-specific risk management plans
• Plan and facilitate risk workshops and risk reviews
• Plans and facilitate quantitative cost and schedule risk analysis
• Plan and facilitate hazard studies (i.e. HAZAN, HAZOPs) and other safety studies or hazard assessments (i.e. LOPA, SIL, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis)
• Plan and facilitate decision analysis and value engineering workshops
• Maintain project risk register to ensure all risks and their characteristics are appropriately and accurately documented; ensure risk response actions are being developed, executed, updated and completed as planned
• Guide the engagements and business units through appropriate steps of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment and prepare realistic and actionable risk treatment plans for the identified threats and opportunities that are consistent with standard organizational practices and strategic objectives
• Provide Engagement Managers and Business Unit Directors with timely assessment of the current status of all risks, the occurrence of any triggers, the effectiveness of any treatment plans that are being executed and implementation recovery plans for those that are not working as expected
• Communicate and train engagement and business unit team members in risk management processes and procedures
• Assess the effectiveness of risk management processes across the organization and advise engagement and higher-level management on how to enhance risk management effectiveness over time
• Assist with the development of risk management procedures and functional guides
• Contribute to fostering a knowledge sharing culture by actively participating in the risk knowledge networks and collaborative forums
• Assist the Global Director Risk Management with business development, proposal development at local and lobal level and client engagement

Qualifications and Requirements

• Post-secondary degree from a recognized university, ideally in engineering or business. A professional risk or project management designation is desirable (i.e., CRM, PMI-RMP, GARP, PMP etc.,); MBA, PhD is nice to have
• Minimum 10 year experience in a risk management role, workshop facilitation involving large groups of people, leading hazard study workshops (HAZAN, HAZOP, Construction and Commissioning Safety Studies) and other technical analysis techniques (i.e. LOPA, SIL, machine guarding). Process Safety Management or Process Safety Engineering experience or certification is nice to have
• Expert knowledge in the application of International Risk Management Standards, i.e. ISO 31000, ISO 31010, IEC 62198, PRAM and PMI.
• Expert knowledge of the risk management process and know how to adapt it to the client and project needs; understand how risk creates value on projects.
• Expert knowledge with bow-tie analysis and related software
• Expert knowledge of quantitative models of cost and schedule, including quantitative risk analysis tools (i.e. @Risk, Safran, PRA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications; Working experience with modern risk management information systems and software. (i.e. Predict!, CURA, ARM, etc.)
• Good understanding of and experience with project management, cost estimating and project scheduling principles, tools and techniques
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills in English. Similar skills in a second language such as French, Spanish, Portuguese or Chinese are desirable
• Ability to oversee the risk management programs of concurrent multiple projects.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively - routine requirement to work to deadlines imposed by client which might require completion of unplanned risk management activities in a short time frame
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external clients; establish trust, credibility and respect
• Skilled in the production of reports and presentations
• Ability to travel to other Hatch offices or project sites as required, sometimes extensively and on relatively short notice
• Must be a self-starter and problem solver, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

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• In addition to developing new technologies and selecting and installing equipment in greenfield projects, we help our clients to get the most from their existing assets by providing field support, rebuilds and repairs, and retrofits. We also work with our clients to optimize their existing technologies to achieve the maximize benefit.  
• To be successful in this position, you should have hands-on NDT and QA/QC experience, with strong attention to detail, and a creative mind. For this role, you should be highly efficient and have keen eyes for detail. Your goal will be to execute Hatch’s conventional and advanced patented NDT technologies that capture and promote Hatch’s vision in accordance with Hatch’s and our Clients requirements in mind. 

 As the successful candidate, you will:

• Participating in various projects from concept to completion
• Understand project requirements and concepts
• Understand and execute various inspection techniques efficiently and effectively
• Pitch creative ideas
• Collaborate with team members on various projects
• Take on special tasks (e.g. QA/QC and Hatch specialized technology)
• Use feedback from other specialists to successfully execute NDT, QA, QC and welding and fabrication inspections.

You bring to the role:

• Up to 5 years of experience as a NDT Technician
• Experience with Microsoft word, power point and excel
• Familiarity with multiple inspection techniques
• Teamwork skills
• Keen eyes for detail
• Time management and multitasking abilities
• Research new product ideas and methods 
• Ensure compliance with the industry’s safety standards
• Maintain accurate records
• Ensure products are user- and environment-friendly
• Write detailed reports
• Find creative solutions to inspection problems

Minimum requirements

• Qualifications in Non-Destructive Inspection and Testing (NDT). Level 2 in Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing and Dye-Penetrant Testing
• Experience Welding and Fabrication Inspections
• Experience QA and QC
   

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•  Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical

• Perform conceptual and detailed civil engineering design for earthworks, roads, drainage systems, utilities, and site development.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, reports, and tender documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input to cost estimates and schedules.
• Ensure compliance with design codes, standards, and safety-in-design principles.

Coordination & Client Engagement

• Coordinate civil engineering activities across disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Represent the civil discipline in project coordination meetings and liaise with clients, contractors, and authorities.
• Prepare Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) and support task assignments.
• Assist with proposal development and client engagement to support business growth.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers to foster technical excellence and collaboration.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in meeting project scope, cost, and schedule requirements.

Quality & Safety

• Review and evaluate technical work prepared by engineers, designers, and technologists.
• Ensure adherence to project procedures and standards.
• Provide site support and timely response to technical queries during construction.
• Work to ensure the implementation of safety in design and integrity principles in design documentation.

Performance Expectations

• Deliver high-quality civil engineering designs within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Ensure effective coordination across disciplines and maintain strong client satisfaction.
• Actively mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of civil engineering design and project coordination experience.
• Proficiency in Civil3D and familiarity with design standards.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred

• Professional/Chartered Engineer registration.
• Experience in infrastructure projects (roads, drainage, utilities).
• Familiarity with BIM processes and GIS tools.
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP).

Additional Information

• Reports to: Engineering Manager.
• Location: Johannesburg.
• Travel: Occasional travel to project sites and other offices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with civil, hydrotechnical, and geotechnical teams.
   

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• Join our team as a Senior Commissioning Manager and lead the critical transition from construction completion to operational readiness. Bring your technical expertise, leadership skills, and commissioning excellence to projects that shape industries and communities worldwide. This position is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, is a full-time site position and must be willing to work a 6/2 rotation.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the overall commissioning strategy and execution plan.
• Establish commissioning objectives, milestones, and project KPIs.
• Lead the commissioning team through all commissioning phases (C1-C5)
• Ensure alignment between engineering, construction, operations, and commissioning teams.
• Act as the primary commissioning interface with the client, contractors and vendors.
• Direct cold and hot commissioning activities. This will include plant areas such as:
• Crushing circuits
• Milling circuits
• Flotation circuits
• Thickening systems
• Reagent systems
• Dewatering systems
• Tailings systems
• Water supply and reclaim systems
• Utilities and infrastructure
• Ensure commissioning procedures are executed safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate startup sequencing and integrated system testing.
• Coordinate the project handover to operations

Stakeholder Management:

• Manage interfaces with:
• Project Management team
• Construction team
• Client operations team
• Vendors and OEMS

Technical Competencies:

• Commissioning Management Systems
• Completion Management Systems
• Mechanical Completion
• Pre-Commissioning
• Cold Commissioning
• Hot Commissioning
• Performance Testing
• Ramp-Up Planning

Experience

• Minimum 15–20 years experience in mining, minerals processing, or large industrial projects.
• Minimum 10 years commissioning management experience.
• Demonstrated experience commissioning large concentrator plants
• Proven copper concentrator experience
• Preferred experience with EPCM project execution models.
   

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• Hatch is seeking a highly motivated Project Automation Technology (PAT) Specialist to support the deployment, configuration, integration, and optimization of our engineering design technology ecosystem. In this role, you will work closely with project teams to ensure data quality, consistency, and efficient digital project delivery across multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in configuring and maintaining engineering design systems, driving automation initiatives, supporting users, and implementing innovative digital solutions that enhance project execution and information management.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Setup

• Support the identification and customization of engineering design tools to meet project-specific requirements.
• Assess, pilot, and implement automation and mass data handling opportunities across engineering systems.
• Configure and maintain design tools in alignment with engineering standards, asset tagging requirements, document numbering conventions, GIS requirements, ICBS structures, and project classification systems.
• Develop and deliver onboarding, training, and user support materials related to design tool processes and procedures.
• Establish and manage design tool templates, managed workspaces, seed files, and object libraries.

Execution & Support

• Provide and coordinate technical support for engineering design tools.
• Coordinate design file conversion and language translation processes in accordance with project requirements.
• Manage system access, user permissions, and security configurations.
• Ensure engineering design tools support project delivery requirements and maintain data integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

Close-Out & Continuous Improvement

• Support the archiving, handover, and close-out of project design files and data.
• Assist with the completion and transition of project information within Hatch design systems.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and digital project delivery best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• 5-10 years of Information Technology experience, preferably within an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) environment.
• Strong knowledge of automation, data modelling, systems integration, validation, and verification.
• Advanced proficiency with Bentley MicroStation or Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Bentley OpenPlant Suite
• AVEVA Plant Suite (E3D, Engineering, P&ID)
• Hexagon Smart Suite (3D, Instruments, Electrical, P&ID)
• Autodesk Plant 3D
• Advanced knowledge of Windows operating systems and networking.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server administration and programming (SQL/MySQL), databases, and data structures.
• Programming experience in one or more of the following:
• .NET
• VB/VBA
• C#/C++
• PowerShell
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Preferred

• Software development experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure environments.
• Knowledge of BIM principles, including ISO 19650 and ISO 15926.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Expert-level MicroStation and AutoCAD capabilities.
• Experience with APIs (RESTful/OpenAPI), Power BI, and Python.

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• Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking highly motivated Graduates to join the Digital Consulting Team in Johannesburg.

Applicants must:

• Have a passion about software & systems engineering.
• Innovative thinkers who aim to provide solutions to problems.
• Find satisfaction in creating positive change.
• Have a the below qualifications with a strong academic record:
• Completed Bachelor of Engineering/Sciences degree in
• Data Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science

You bring to the role:

• The successful candidate will enjoy being part of a team that will allow you to grow your problem-solving skills and think innovatively. Be flexible to travel and work in locations locally and internationally. Finally, we are looking for candidates that have a passion and drive to make a real difference.

Our Professional Development Program

• As a Graduate with Hatch, you will build professional relationships with renowned experts, and champion great initiatives for reputable, well-known clients. You will belong to a company that fosters career growth, encourages continuous improvement and is pioneering in nature.

You will have opportunities to:

• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to complete project deliverables for clients.
• Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals and experts.
• Pursue your individual career goals.
• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Continuously learn and develop through a variety of challenging work experiences and career pathways
   

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• Hatch is currently seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Proposal Coordinator to join our global Client Action Team (CAT), supporting sales efforts in Africa, India, and the Middle East. 
• Our global team is experienced in business development, marketing and pursuit management, engineering, and project management. While our backgrounds are diverse our goal is singular: to help Hatch teams be more successful in their winning work efforts. 
• Based in Johannesburg, you’ll play a key role in shaping and supporting the proposal team’s goal of producing winning submissions. You’ll manage the administrative side of proposal development – from maintaining the SharePoint site and creating custom templates, to coordinating inputs/reviews, and overseeing final production.

As the successful candidate, you will: 

• Support the Pursuit Manager and Proposal Process Lead in organizing proposal kick-off meetings and co-facilitating ongoing proposal coordination meetings.
• Develop proposal outlines, draft standard content, format documents, and manage final assembly and submission.
• Facilitate internal reviews and ensure compliance with RFP requirements by providing an additional layer of quality control.
• Coordinate technical inputs and update/customize CVs, bios, project descriptions, and other proposal content.
• Track progress against the proposal schedule and follow up with contributors to ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage and maintain proposal files and databases using appropriate information management systems (e.g., SharePoint).
• Collaborate with the graphics team to develop tailored visual content.
• Support post-submission activities, including clarifications and additional documentation.
• Maintain and update libraries of supporting materials, including CVs, project sheets, images, and testimonials.

You bring to the role:

• A diploma or degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of proposal development experience, including at least 1 year of experience as a proposal coordinator.
• Exceptional writing skills with a keen eye for grammar, clarity, and consistency in editing and proofreading.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with SharePoint, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), and CRM tools (an asset). 
• Working knowledge of the engineering, procurement, and construction management consulting industry (highly desirable).