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- Lycopodium is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Principal Process Engineer to join our dynamic, growing team in Cape Town.
- With offices in Australia, Africa, Canada, Peru and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.
The tasks you'll perform
- Ensure that Process Engineering activities are conducted to the highest quality, ethical and in line with Company, Client and regulatory requirement.
- Establish design standards in areas of expertise for the process team.
- Coordinate the resources necessary to ensure that studies are completed on time, on budget and to the appropriate standard.
- Work collaboratively with personnel across all business units.
- Ensure overall process deliverables are achieved to a consistently high standard. Respond immediately to change to ensure projects are completed on time in accordance with the contractual scope of work and services.
- Utilise project reporting requirements in accordance with Company and Client standards to a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Responsible and accountable for all Process design functions carried out on designated Projects, whether handled personally or delegated to subordinate staff members.
- Deliver best practice process designs in accordance with project time, budget and technical requirements.
- Prepare and review study documents adhering to Company policies and procedures to a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Analyse data and its relationship to the process design.
- Manage the process components of scoping, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies to ensure they are correct and thorough, appropriate to the study phase.
- Carry out peer reviews of particular designs.
- Actively solicit new business and assist with established client maintenance.
- Suggest methods to improve operational efficiency within the Process Engineering team.
- Work in conjunction with a range of internal and external stakeholders to meet project design work criteria and deliverables.
- Develop and contribute to the delivery of improvement initiatives which support business priorities for continuous improvement.
- Contribute to engineers in training professional development by providing consistent mentoring and identify avenues of development.
- Proactively support other team members as required to ensure Project deliverables are met.
- Ensure a high level of communication is attained within the Process Engineering group.
- Provide leadership, guidance and direction to the Process Engineering group as required.
- Travel on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and its operations.
The expertise you'll bring:
- University degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of 15+ years of experience in mineral processing and/or related industries and post graduate experience.
- Mix of process plant operations and project development roles, within mining companies, and contract engineering organisations.
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Cape Town based (or willing to relocate)
Commodity:
- Gold and silver – free milling and refractory ores.
- Platinum group metals and chrome.
- Uranium
- Base metals (copper/lead/zinc/nickel/cobalt) – sulphides in particular, and oxides.
- Battery minerals (graphite/lithium).
- Iron ore (haematite/magnetite).
- Mineral sands (ilmenite/rutile/zircon/monatize).
- Industrial minerals (limestone/barite/talc/gypsum/potash/phosphates/etc).
Unit Process Focus:
- Comminution – crushing and screening, HPGR, milling (SAG, ball, rod, attrition) and classification.
- Ore preconcentration – DMS, machine sorting.
- Gravity separation – spirals, centrifugal bowl, tables, jigs.
- Froth flotation – including alternative equipment technologies – Jamieson, Woodgrove, Concorde, etc.
- Electrostatic separation.
- Magnetic separation
- Dewatering – thickening, filtration, centrifuging.
- Hydrometallurgical operations – leaching, carbon adsorption/desorption, solvent extraction, ion exchange, electrowinning.
- Refractory ore processing – roasting, pressure oxidation, Biox®, ultrafine grinding, Albion process.
- Heat exchange – process heating and cooling, crystallisers, dryers.
- Process plant instrumentation and control philosophy.
- Interpretation of mineralogical and metallurgical test work results.
Process Simulation/Digital:
- IDEAS or similar software.
- Digital twinning.
- Scenario modelling.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
- Ability to work with people at all levels within an organisation and external providers.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment.
- Demonstrate a strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility and discretion.
- Exemplify and encourage the core values and ethos of the business.
- Provide mentoring and identify avenues of professional development and succession planning for personnel within your group.
- Intuitive leader with the ability to initiate, lead and manage change in a complex environment.
- Capacity to delegate appropriately.
- Capacity to evaluate work practices, implement systems and suggest alternatives and refinements where necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
- Well-developed business acumen with the ability to adapt to different business environments.
- High attention to detail and exceptional knowledge of contract law and contract document requirements.
- Ability to travel on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and its operations.
- High degree of professional ethics.
- Highly developed negotiation, influencing, analytical and problem resolution skills.
Deadline:27th February,2026
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- Lycopodium Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing team in Cape Town. The Senior Accountant is responsible ensure integrity of financial data, cost control, and compliance with international accounting standards. The Senior Accountant will work closely with Project Managers, Procurement and Finance teams to ensure accurate financial management across complex, multi-phase engineering projects.
The tasks you'll perform
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
- Ensure accurate general ledger (GL) management, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
- Oversee tax compliance (VAT, corporate tax, withholding tax, etc.) and liaise with auditors.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company policies.
- Monitor and report on work-in-progress (WIP), revenue recognition, and project profitability.
- Track and manage project costs, accruals, and variances, ensuring alignment with budgets.
- Collaborate with project managers to provide financial insights and control project expenditures.
- Support contract management by ensuring billing, claims, and cost recovery processes are accurate.
- Assist in managing cash flow forecasting, working capital, and bank reconciliations.
- Oversee multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange risk in international projects.
- Work with the finance team to optimize cash management strategies.
- Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and collections.
- Monitor client billing cycles, payment terms, and credit risk to ensure a healthy cash flow.
- Resolve any discrepancies in supplier or client accounts in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Ensure the accuracy of financial data in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
- Support automation and process improvements for financial reporting and efficiency.
- Assist in system upgrades, financial integrations, and digital transformation projects.
The expertise you'll bring
- (CA(SA), supported by tertiary qualification
- 3+ years of Project Accounting experience, preferably in an EPCM, Construction, or Engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of project accounting, WIP reporting, and cost management.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel Skills.
- Experience with multi-currency transactions, tax regulations, and international accounting standards.
- Proven leadership ability.
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Cape Town based.
- Full time office based.
- Numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Management skills.
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Positive, confident, self-motivated and a team player.
- Readily and willing to assist fellow team members where needed.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Conflict resolution.
- Ability to conform to listed group processes and procedures but also be adaptable within the confines of the financial environment.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables, within budget and schedule constraints.
- Demonstrate proficiency with the Microsoft suite of software packages, including Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, specifically in English
- Proven ability to produce accurate and professional complex, technical documentation.
- Demonstrate the ability to work efficiently in a team and knowledge sharing environment.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Self-motivated with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple, varied tasks while ensuring attention to detail.
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and commitment
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development and improvement.
Deadline:28th February,2026
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- Lycopodium Africa is currently recruiting for an experienced Piping Supervisor for our project team in East Africa. Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Piping Supervisor will lead the daily work procedures, practices and plans of the piping construction team to ensure deliverables are achieved with a high level of accuracy
The tasks you’ll perform:
- Maximise the productivity and efficiency of the Piping team by planning, scheduling, and appropriately allocating all resources to ensure deliverables are met.
- Manage the quality of the results produced by the Piping teams to ensure that deliverables are achieved with a high level of precision and in accordance with the Project, Client and regulatory standards
- Monitor the progress of entrepreneurs; contract schedule to ensure key milestones are met
- Communicate with the Construction Manager and provide Daily diary and weekly reports, updates and comments regarding construction to ensure productivity is on schedule and within time constraints
The expertise you’ll bring:
- Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- Trade qualification in Boilermaking / Pipefitting (advantage).
- 8+ years’ experience in the construction and/or EPCM environment
Deadline:31st March,2026
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- Lycopodium Africa is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Building Supervisor to join our dynamic, growing team in East Africa. Reporting to the Construction Manager, the building Supervisor is responsible for the accurate, timely and professional delivery of project deliverables in accordance with the company, client and projects requirements.
The tasks you’ll perform:
- Manage the project execution and delivery
- Provide advice and support to the construction team, whilst utilising your experience in Construction of Site Buildings such as Camps, Admin Buildings, Process area Buildings etc
- Manage the project health and safety performance by leading by example and ensuring all works are conducted in line with the project HSE management plan.
- Ensure compliance with client QAQC requirements, as well as company policies, plans and procedures.
- Follow the construction plan & monitoring progress in respect of time, costs & quality
- Monitor construction work for compliance with engineering drawings, design specifications, owner’s standards, and statutory regulations
- Maintain & foster relationships & contacts, & liaison with the owner’s team in respect of technical issues
- Oversee planned work scopes and ensure job completion is constructed in accordance with relevant specifications and procedures.
- Promote a positive culture by leading by example, coaching, and mentoring supervisors and engineers.
- Attend client progress meetings and maintaining a positive relationship with the client.
The expertise you’ll bring:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Supervisor / Superintendent role (site buildings) in mineral processing and/or related industries
- Experience in EPC/EPCM/Client/Owner is desirable
- High attention to detail and sound knowledge of HSE policy and procedures.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal employees.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.
Deadline:31st March,2026
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- Lycopodium Africa is seeking a highly experienced Earthworks Supervisor with a strong EPCM project background across mineral processing plants. to join our dynamic, growing team.
- Reporting to the Construction Manager the Earthworks Supervisor will be responsible for providing Earthworks Supervisor services to the project, as part of the construction team.
The tasks you'll perform
- Maximise the productivity and efficiency of the Earthworks team by planning, scheduling and the appropriate allocation of all resources to ensure deliverables are met.
- Manage the quality of output produced from the Earthworks and Civils teams to ensure deliverables are met to high-level of accuracy and in accordance with Project, Client and regulatory standards
- Monitor contractors’ progress; contract schedule to ensure key milestones are being achieved. Report immediately on matters that might affect the project goals.
- Ensure all dealings with Client, Vendors and other external stakeholders are professional and in line with ethos of the business.
- Communicate with the Construction Manager and provide weekly reports, updates and feedbacks with regards to the construction to ensure productivity is in line with schedule and time constraints.
- Comply with instructions given for your own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
- Ensure the safety of the construction site by conducting regular inspections and publish the findings.
- Govern the Earthworks team to ensure compliance to Company and Client policies, procedures and guidelines.
The expertise you'll bring
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Supervisor role (civil works) in mineral processing and/or related industries in international projects. Ideally site based
- Experience in EPC/EPCM/Client/Owner is desirable
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and sound knowledge of HSE policy and procedures.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal employees.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.
Deadline:31st March,2026
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- Lycopodium Africa seeking a highly experienced Senior Site Planner to join our Project team in East Africa, The Senior Site Planner will be responsible for the accurate, effective, and timely control of Project costs and accounting functions to produce deliverable in line with Client’s and Project’s standards.
The tasks you'll perform
- Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules, including baseline and updates for major milestones.
- Track progress through schedule updates, resource monitoring, and verification of sub-contractor work.
- Assist in preparation and assessment of delay claims and schedule impacts of project changes.
- Generate dashboards, progress reports, and S-curves to communicate performance to management and clients.
- Monitor critical paths, identify slippages, and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead planning team members to support construction activities and project delivery.
- Coordinate inputs from engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction teams for accurate schedules and forecasts.
- Support project cost control, re-forecasting, and performance monitoring to ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
- Implement and maintain project control procedures, including risk management and reporting.
The expertise you'll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- 8+ years of industry related experience (i.e. mining and minerals, process & energy, EPC/EPCM, or heavy industry)
- A strong background in scheduling, planning and cost control for construction projects.
- Previous project controls experience within an EPCM company.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Lycopodium Africa is seeking a highly experienced Site Contracts Manager with a strong EPCM project background to join our dynamic, growing team in East Africa
- Reporting to the Project Manager, the Contracts Manager is responsible for effectively managing the quality of output of the Contracts team to ensure that it is high standard in line with Company, Client, regulatory and contractual requirements. This is a key leadership role for someone with a proven record managing complex site-based projects.
The tasks you'll perform
- Develop the various work procedures, practices, and plans for the management of contracts and ensure that deliverables are met to a high-level of accuracy.
- Ensure all dealings with Client, Vendors and other external stakeholders are professional and in line with ethos of the business.
- Manage all members of the Contracts team in compliance with applicable project specific requirements and current industry work codes and standards to ensure effective delivery of contracts.
- Develop contract management plans, schedules and budgets for each contract, and ensure that contracts are delivered in accordance with these controls.
- Develop and maintain appropriate contract terms and conditions and contract structures (in compliance with client requirements and standards) to suit each specific scope of work.
- Expedite contract deliverables.
- Maintain all relevant registers which includes contract, back charges to contractor, site instruction, potential and actual contractor variations, and required insurances.
- Regular communication with the relevant Manager and provide weekly reports, updates and feedback.
The expertise you’ll bring:
- Tertiary Education Qualification, bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in contracts within minerals and or related industries.
- Proven experience in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management projects.
- Strong record of managing complex site-based construction projects, preferably in mineral processing plantsor similar heavy engineering environments.
- Extremely well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of contract law and contract document requirements.
- Broad multidisciplinary base knowledge in mineral processing plant / infrastructure construction.
- Strong background, training and awareness of statutory and industry standards in OHSE, IR and HR.
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- Lycopodium Africa is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Senior Site Project Engineer to join our dynamic, growing team in East Africa.
The tasks you'll perform
- Support the Lead to ensure the quality of output of the allocated project team, and that it is aligned with the needs of project / study, the company objectives, the requirements of the client and meets regulatory requirements.
- Deliver support and technical competence, as part of the project team, in the delivery of the projects and studies to meet the requirements of the Clients and their projects in accordance with the contract.
- Follow the various (project specific and company) procedures, work practices, plans and protocols required to work efficiently and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work.
- Maintain up-to-date project records and reports.
- Solve technical problems related to structural, civil, mechanical or electrical systems.
- Travel on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and its operations.
The expertise you'll bring
- A degree and/or post-graduate qualification in Engineering, preference for Mechanical will be given.
- 8+ years post graduate experience in the minerals processing sector with experience operating in remote sites.
- Proven experience in EPC and EPCM environments.
- Highly developed people and relationship skills with demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplined professional team environment communicating and motivating effectively at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrate understanding and awareness of project implementation, constructability, OH&S, environmental, community and industrial relations issues.
Deadline:31st March,2026
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- Lycopodium Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager with a strong EPCM project background in construction across mineral processing plants to join our team in East Africa. Reporting to the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the professional delivery of project deliverables in accordance with the company, client and projects requirements.
- This is a key leadership role for someone with a proven record managing complex site-based projects.
The tasks you'll perform
- Lead and manage the project execution and on time delivery of the Processing Plant and construction works within structured EPCM environment.
- Manage and guide the Lycopodium Civil, SMP and E&I Team and construction Contractors.
- Provide advice and support to the construction team, whilst utilising your experience in Process Plant Construction/Operations/Maintenance.
- Drive HSE performance, ensuring full compliance with project and statutory safety standards.
- Oversee and ensure compliance with Client QAQC requirements, as well as company policies, plans and procedures in conjunction with the Project Engineering Team.
- Follow the construction plan & monitoring progress in respect of time, costs & quality in conjunction with the Project Controls Team.
- Monitor construction work for compliance with engineering drawings, design specifications, owner’s standards, and statutory regulations, in conjunction with the site-based Engineering Team.
- Maintain & foster relationships & contacts, & liaison with the Owner’s and EPCM Engineering Team in respect of technical issues
- Oversee planned work scopes and ensure job completion is constructed in accordance with relevant specifications and procedures.
- Promote a positive culture by leading by example, coaching, and mentoring supervisors and engineers.
- Attend client progress meetings and maintaining a positive relationship with the client.
The expertise you'll bring
- 15+ years of hands-on construction experience, with at least 5-10 years in a Construction Manager role on major projects.
- Demonstrated success delivering multidisciplinary packages on mineral processing plants, from early works through commissioning
- Degree in Construction Management or related field is required
- Proven track record working on remote, high-risk, or logistically complex sites
- Experience managing construction under an EPCM contract model is required
- Strong knowledge of international QA/QC standards, construction methodologies, and engineering documentation control.
- Skilled in client liaison, contractor engagement, and stakeholder reporting.
- High attention to detail and sound knowledge of HSE policy and procedures.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal employees.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise to a high standard of accuracy and professionalism.
Deadline:31st March,2026
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- Lycopodium South Africa is currently recruiting for a General Manager to join our growing organisation in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Reporting to the Managing Director the General Manager will be responsible for managing Lycopodium South Africa to provide professional services in accordance with Lycopodium’s strategies, standards and procedures, Client and contractual requirements.
The tasks you'll perform
- Develop a comprehensive, detailed Business Plan to support business growth and sustainability.
- Building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including continuously improving relationships with existing and new Clients.
- Align the composition and skills of staff within and/or assigned to projects with project requirements and the Company’s strategic plans and objectives.
- Manage timely professional services including projects and studies in accordance with Company, Client, regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the Company's Corporate Governance Policy and in particular the Risk Management Policy.
- Adopt the procedures, work practices, plans, systems and protocols to enable the organisation to work efficiently and at a consistently high standard.
- Manage, and where requested directly lead, the scheduling and preparation of proposals and tenders with an aim of providing high quality deliverables tailored to the Client and project needs.
The expertise you'll bring
- Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, Commerce or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
- Minimum 15 years relevant industry or related postgraduate experience in a senior leadership/management role.
- Registration as a professional Engineer with ECSA
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Cape Town based; relocation assistance is provided.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
- Exemplify and encourage the core values and ethos of the business.
- Provide mentoring and identify avenues of professional development and succession planning for personnel within your group.
- Intuitive leader with the ability to initiate, lead and manage change in a complex environment.
- Ability to evaluate work practices, implement systems and suggest alternatives and refinements where necessary.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient understanding of business acumen with the ability to adapt to different business environments.
Deadline:28th February,2026
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- Lycopodium Africa is seeking suitably qualified & experienced Senior Mechanical Engineers to join our dynamic, growing team in Cape Town. This role will be responsible for the delivery of accurate, professional & compliant design deliverables using company approved systems and procedures.
The tasks you'll perform:
- Manage multiple tasks and prioritise where necessary to achieve agreed deliverables to a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
- Perform accurate mechanical and piping engineering designs and calculations.
- Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes.
- Liaise with and provide professional support to drafting team in the preparation of drawing deliverables.
- Interdisciplinary co-ordination of technical aspects of the design.
- Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant industry standards and guidelines.
- Produce accurate engineering lists including but not limited to equipment, lubrication, spares, valves, pipeline and special items.
- Provide accurate material take-offs as and when required.
- Compile tender pack technical requirements and scopes and provide technical recommendations for the procurement of mechanical equipment, bulk materials and construction contracts from vendors, fabricators and contractors where necessary.
- Review vendor certified documentation and disseminate the information to the appropriate personnel for interface checking.
- Register and file all relevant engineering documentation in accordance to the Company approved procedures.
- Proactively support other team members as required to ensure Project deliverables are met.
- Travel on ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and its operations.
- Assist with the provision of engineering documentation in relation to scope, quantities, cost and schedule.
- Maintain an understanding of the latest developments to industry and Project specific codes, standards and related engineering matters.
- Work in conjunction with a range of internal and external stakeholders to meet project design criteria and deliverables.
The expertise you'll bring
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a reputable institution.
- A minimum of 7+ years of experience in mineral processing and/or related industries.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Cape Town based
- Extremely well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
- Display the core values and ethos of the business.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables
- Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
Deadline:27th February,2026
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- Lycopodium Africa is currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our growing team in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Reporting to the Lead Designer, the Senior Mechanical Designer will work under the direction of senior design staff to produce 2D and 3D models and drawings on schedule and on budget.
The tasks you'll perform
- Be proficient in all aspects of 2D and 3D MicroStation software
- Working with of software's in Autodesk AEC suite
- Working with software's in Bentley suite, Openbuildngs Designer
- Be proficient in the detailing of materials handling and mine plant design in their nominated discipline.
- Produce design drawings that are consistent industry standard techniques and that comply to Lycopodium drawing office and CAD procedures.
- Be capable of producing design drawings within the project defined budget hours for the defined deliverable document.
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of fabrication and construction techniques.
- Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.
The expertise you'll bring
- Engineering Design Drafting or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution
- 10+ years' experience - Discipline Plant Design Process Plant Design.
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Cape Town based
- Extremely well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
- Display the core values and ethos of the business.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Deadline:20th February,2026
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- Reporting to the Project Manager, the Construction Manager is responsible to manage and direct project site activities and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
The tasks you’ll perform:
- Manage project execution and on time delivery
- Ensure the proper utilisation of people, material, machinery and process to meet the client requirements within the timelines and budget
- Ensure all site activities are conducted in a manner that prioritises health, safety, the environment and community and industrial relations
- Lead, Manage and Support the project Construction Team to ensure optimal performance
- Foster and Maintain strong working relationships with Clients, Colleagues and Contractors
- Promote a positive culture by leading by example, coaching, and mentoring supervisors and engineers.
The expertise you’ll bring:
- Tertiary Qualification in Construction and/or Project Management, or equivalent relevant industry experience
- 20+ years’ experience in Construction and/or Project Management in minerals processing and related industries
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Proven experience of working on remote, logistically complex and/or high risk project sites
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
Deadline:27th February,2026
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- Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Construction Superintendent is responsible to manage and direct assigned project site activities and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
The tasks you’ll perform:
- Manage assigned project site teams in accordance with the company’s strategic plans and objectives; aligned to company, client, regulatory and contractual requirements
- Ensure the proper utilisation of people, material, machinery and process to meet the client requirements within the timelines and budget
- Ensure all site activities are conducted in a manner that prioritises health, safety, the environment and community and industrial relations
- Lead, Manager and Support assigned teams to ensure optimal performance
- Foster and Maintain strong working relationships with Clients, Colleagues and Contractors
- Promote a positive culture by leading by example, coaching, and mentoring site teams.
The expertise you’ll bring:
- Trade Qualified
- Tertiary Qualification in Construction Management, or equivalent relevant industry experience
- 10+ years’ experience in Construction Management in minerals processing and related industries
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
Deadline:27th February,2026
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- Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Construction Supervisor is responsible to manage and direct assigned project site activities in designated disciplines and resources to support successful project delivery.
The tasks you’ll perform:
- Manage assigned project site teams in accordance with the company’s strategic plans and objectives; aligned to company, client, regulatory and contractual requirements
- Ensure the proper utilisation of people, material, machinery and process to meet the client requirements within the timelines and budget
- Ensure all site activities are conducted in a manner that prioritises health, safety, the environment and community and industrial relations
- Lead, Manager and Support assigned teams to ensure optimal performance
- Foster and Maintain strong working relationships with Clients, Colleagues and Contractors
The expertise you’ll bring:
- Tertiary Qualification in Construction Management, or equivalent relevant industry experience
- 5+ years’ experience in Construction Management in minerals processing and related industries
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
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- Reporting to the Group HSE Manager, HSE Advisors are responsible to provide specialist advice and support to ensure projects are delivered safely and professionally in accordance with statutory, company, client and industry requirements.
The tasks you’ll perform:
- Establish and maintain, with the management team, a effective HSE culture across the organisation and its Projects.
- Develop, Implement, Maintain and Report on HSE policies and procedures for and within the organisation
- Ensure all site activities are conducted in a manner that prioritises health, safety, the environment and community and industrial relations
- Lead, Manager and Support teams to ensure optimal performance to the highest safety standards
- Foster and Maintain strong working relationships with Clients, Colleagues and Contractors
The expertise you’ll bring:
- Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 15+ years’ experience in all aspects of HSE Management in mineral processing and related industries
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
Deadline:27th February,2026
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- Reporting to the Construction Manager, Field Engineers are responsible to manage and direct field engineering services associated with quality, constructability, and design clashes or omissions to ensure project scope and quality deliverables are met.
The tasks you’ll perform:
- Provide technical direction and support to construction teams and subcontractors.
- Oversee the project site field engineering in designated areas of expertise to ensure that they are up to a high standard in line with the Company, Client, regulatory and contractual requirements, and support successful project delivery.
- Ensure all site activities are conducted in a manner that prioritises health, safety, the environment and community and industrial relations
- Foster and Maintain strong working relationships with Clients, Colleagues and Contractors
The expertise you’ll bring:
- Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Engineering
- 5+ years’ experience in Engineering in minerals processing and/or related industries
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Strong background in field management with a broad multidisciplinary base in mineral processing plant and/or related environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
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- Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Materials and Logistics Coordinator for the processes around procured materials from purchase to handover on site.
The tasks you’ll perform:
- Ensure the quality of output of the vendor or contractor is managed in accordance with the Project Quality Plan and Company, Client, regulatory and contractual requirements
- Ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the delivery of materials procured (reporting, costs, and schedule) in accordance with the project plans and schedule
- Foster and Maintain strong working relationships with Clients, Colleagues and Contractors
The expertise you’ll bring:
- Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Business Administration
- 5+ years’ experience in Engineering in Materials Handling and Management within the minerals processing and/or related industries
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Broad multidisciplinary knowledge in mineral processing plant / infrastructure construction
- Proven knowledge of international and local law, regulation and practices around material handling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
Deadline:27th February,2026
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- Reporting to the Senior Controls Manager, the Site Planner is responsible for the development, accuracy, effectiveness, and timely control of Project schedules to ensure successful project delivery.
The tasks you’ll perform:
- Support the Project Manager and the Site team to prepare Project Schedules and provide up-to-date data to assist with the management of project activities to the highest quality, ethical and in line with Company, Client and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain the various project planning specific procedures, work practices, plans, systems and protocols to enable efficient work and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work.
- Foster and Maintain strong working relationships with Clients, Colleagues and Contractors
The expertise you’ll bring:
- Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Engineering or Technical Studies
- 5+ years’ experience in project-related Planning and Scheduling
- South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors and co-workers.
- Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proven ability in relevant, specific software; including Microsoft and Planning packages
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision whilst consistently producing a high quality of deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve consistently high standards within both budgetary and schedule constraints.
Deadline:27th February,2026
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- Lycopodium Africa is offering a 12-month internship programme aimed at developing talented Quantity Surveying graduates; by providing practical, hands-on experience within a professional EPCM environment. The programme is designed to build technical skills, workplace readiness, and exposure to real engineering projects in the minerals processing environment.
Reporting to the Manager: Project Controls, the successful candidates will receive:
- Exposure to EPCM project delivery in the mining industry
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and professionals
- Development of technical, analytical, and professional skills
- Practical workplace experience aligned with academic qualifications
The tasks you'll perform
Work under the supervision of experienced professionals and be involved in (not exclusively):
- Assisting with engineering, project, or technical support activities related to mining and mineral processing projects
- Supporting project documentation, reports, drawings, and data analysis
- Participating in project planning, scheduling, and coordination activities
- Assisting with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance tasks
- Attending project meetings, site visits, and technical reviews (where applicable)
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including engineering, procurement, construction, and project controls
- Performing administrative and operational support duties as required
Minimum requirements
- Recently completed Recognised Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying
- South African citizen
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a professional environment
- Computer literacy (MS Office; industry software is an advantage)
Deadline:28th February,2026
Method of Application
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