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• The Site Electrical Engineer supports the Engineering Manager and provides on‑site technical assistance during construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems. This role focuses on field engineering support, coordination with contractors, ensuring compliance with specifications, and resolving technical issues that arise on site. The Site Electrical Engineer ensures that the electrical scope is delivered safely, to the required quality, and in line with project schedules. The ideal caniddate will possess a relevant Engineering degree, have vast experience on site and must be willing to work a 6/2 rotation. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

Key Responsibilities

Site Execution & Technical Support

• Provide daily technical support to construction teams and contractors.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and layout documents for on‑site execution.
• Conduct field inspections to verify that electrical installations meet design, quality, and safety standards.
• Respond to and resolve site queries (RFIs), coordinating with the design office when needed.
• Support testing, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning activities for electrical equipment and systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical issues encountered during installation and commissioning.

Planning, Documentation & Controls

• Maintain and update on‑site electrical scope of work documents as construction progresses.
• Monitor contractor progress and provide feedback to ensure schedule adherence.
• Support the development of electrical construction and commissioning plans.
• Ensure that engineering deliverables such as drawings, datasheets, and specifications are correctly implemented on site.
• Assist with the implementation of Engineering Work Packages (EWPs) related to field activities.

Coordination & Communication

• Participate in daily/weekly site coordination and progress meetings.
• Liaise with other engineering disciplines, construction teams, procurement, and commissioning personnel to resolve interface issues.
• Ensure effective communication between site personnel and the design office for technical clarifications.
• Assist in conducting design and constructability reviews.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure electrical installations comply with OHSA requirements, project safety rules, and electrical safety procedures.
• Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety meetings related to electrical activities.
• Ensure proper application of switching, isolation, and lock‑out/tag‑out procedures.
• Conduct quality checks, audits, and inspections in line with the project’s Quality Assurance Plan.
• Promote ethical and professional engineering practices on site.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• BSc/B.Eng in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in electrical engineering on construction or site‑based projects.
• Experience working on large multidisciplinary industrial/mining/infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction, installation, and commissioning processes.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Good understanding of interdisciplinary interfaces and construction sequencing.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment technologies used in large projects.
• Strong communication, coordination, and site problem‑solving skills.
• Understanding of procurement, contracting, and construction workflows.
• Familiarity with HSEC standards and site safety requirements.

Preferred

• Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and contractors simultaneously.
• Previous experience applying project engineering procedures and quality workflows.
• Strong client‑focused approach and ability to interact confidently with site stakeholders.

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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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• The Civil Supervisor (12-month Fixed Term Contract) is responsible for supervising and directing construction activities for an assigned discipline within a specific work area by overseeing and coordinating the construction contractors and maintaining the project performance goals. The discipline supervisor will take all necessary measures to ensure that the works performed by the contractors under his responsibility are undertaken safely, executed to the prescribed quality standard, and in compliance with design specifications, schedule, and cost requirements. A supervisor must be a competent person in the construction trade so that they may accurately evaluate the methods and performance in all respects of the particular scope elements of the project for which they are accountable. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for construction supervision and administration including supervision of contractors and their subcontractors for assigned portions of the project
• Ensure that the contractors perform the work in a safe manner and adhere to the health, safety and environmental rules and regulations for the specific project
• Assists in the coordination of the design deliverables to support continuous and efficient construction
• Communicates the identification, management and resolution of deficiencies and non-conformance to the Construction Manager
• Assists with site administration and record keeping procedures in accordance with the Construction Execution Plan
• Assists with construction estimating, scheduling, cost control and reporting for all work being performed by the contractor in his assigned area of the project.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Technical degree/diploma or trade qualifications and equivalent years of supervisory experience required for a leadership position
• Minimum five to ten years’ onsite experience on major projects
• Can demonstrate a health and safety focus in the planning and construction execution of a project
• Strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate and lead discipline-focused site teams to successfully execute the assigned scope of work
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Broad knowledge of the EPCM model of project delivery including the activities, interfaces and interdependencies of all project disciplines (engineering, procurement, construction management, and other project related disciplines)
• Comprehensive knowledge and ability to practically interpret and apply good construction practice and appropriate industry standards
• Willing to work a 6:2 rotation
• Ability to operate effectively in a team environment
• This is a site-based position and will include extended travel to remote areas.

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Position Summary

• Hatch is seeking an experienced Senior Mining Engineer / Study Manager to join our Mining & Metals team in Johannesburg.
• This is a senior, client-facing role combining mining engineering technical expertise with the leadership and management of multidisciplinary mining studies. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing technically robust, practical and commercially sound solutions for mining projects across the project development lifecycle.
• The role will involve leading and contributing to conceptual, scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, working across both greenfield and brownfield mining projects and coordinating inputs from multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• The successful candidate will bring together strong mining engineering fundamentals, practical operational understanding, study management capability and the ability to engage confidently with clients and senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Mining Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead and contribute to mining engineering aspects of multidisciplinary mining studies and projects.
• Develop and review technically sound mining concepts, strategies and development options.
• Provide input into mine design, mine planning, production strategies, operating philosophies and project development decisions.
• Evaluate alternative mining methods, development strategies and project configurations to identify practical and value-adding solutions.
• Integrate mining requirements with geotechnical, geological, processing, infrastructure, mechanical, electrical and other engineering disciplines.
• Review technical assumptions, design criteria, risks and opportunities associated with mining projects.
• Provide senior technical review and guidance to mining engineers and project teams.
• Support value improvement and optimisation initiatives throughout the study lifecycle.
• Ensure mining solutions appropriately consider safety, constructability, operability, maintainability and overall project economics.

Study & Project Management

• Lead mining studies through the appropriate phases of project development, including conceptual/scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility stages.
• Develop and manage study scopes, execution plans, resource requirements, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across mining, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction planning, environmental and other supporting disciplines as required.
• Establish clear study objectives, deliverables, interfaces and accountabilities.
• Monitor study progress, costs and schedule performance and proactively address deviations.
• Lead technical reviews, design reviews, risk assessments and value optimisation activities.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of study reports, recommendations, cost estimates and supporting documentation.
• Ensure studies are delivered to the required technical quality and meet client expectations.
• Manage interfaces between the client, Hatch project team and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and technical review sessions with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Client & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across the mining industry.
• Understand client business drivers and translate these into effective study and project solutions.
• Participate in client presentations, workshops and technical discussions.
• Support the preparation of proposals, expressions of interest, study estimates and execution strategies.
• Identify opportunities for additional work and support Hatch's broader business development activities.
• Represent Hatch as a trusted technical and study management advisor.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Significant professional experience within the mining industry, with exposure to mining consulting, engineering or EPCM environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of mining studies.
• Strong knowledge of the mining project development lifecycle from early-stage concept through PFS/FS and into project execution.
• Previous experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of mine planning, mine design, production scheduling and mining project economics.
• Experience across underground and/or open-pit mining environments, depending on project requirements.
• Experience working across multiple commodities would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of project scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality management.
• Professional registration, or eligibility for professional registration, would be advantageous.
• Strong experience in Africa with regards to open pit and underground mining

Skills & Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong mining engineering technical capability.
• Excellent study and project management skills.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong commercial and business awareness.
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management capability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve project value.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Confidence working across geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to developing engineers.
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach to project delivery.
   

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Position Summary

• Hatch is seeking a Ventilation Engineer to join our mine ventilation team in our Greenstone office in Johannesburg South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, optimization, and management of mine ventilation systems for underground mining projects across various commodities and geographies. This role involves working with concept studies through to detailed engineering and operational support.
• The Mining Ventilation Engineer will play a key role in ensuring compliance with applicable safety regulations, operational requirements, and industry best practices while supporting Hatch's commitment to positive change through technical excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mine ventilation designs for underground mining operations.
• Conduct and supervise ventilation network modelling and simulation studies using industry-standard software.
• Design and supervise design of primary and secondary ventilation systems, including fans, vent raises, regulators, doors, stoppings, and auxiliary ventilation infrastructure.
• Perform heat load assessments, refrigeration studies, cooling requirements analyses, and contaminant control evaluations.
• Complete ventilation and cooling studies for feasibility studies, pre-feasibility studies, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering projects.
• Prepare technical reports, design criteria, specifications, calculations, and ventilation management plans.
• Participate in site visits, audits, ventilation surveys, and data collection activities.
• Provide technical support during project execution, commissioning, and operational phases.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant mining regulations, client standards, and international best practices.
• Contribute to proposal development, business development activities, and technical presentations.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, energy consumption, safety, and sustainability outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers and graduates.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods and ventilation requirements.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within underground mining operations or mining consulting environments.
• Skills in ventilation network analysis and mine ventilation system design.
• Excellent technical report writing and communication skills.

Preferred

• Professional registration or eligibility for registration with ECSA.
• Familiarity with mine ventilation sampling and testing equipment.
• Experience with conducting mine fan audits and underground network calibration surveys.
• Knowledge of refrigeration and cooling systems for underground mines.

Technical Skills

• Ventilation modeling in software such as Ventsim™
• Familiarity with Mine Planning Software (Deswik, Vulcan, or similar)
• Engineering design and calculation tools

Competencies

• Technical writing skills suitable for writing proposals, work plans, and project reports
• Understanding of common underground mining methods and corresponding ventilation methodologies