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The tasks you'll perform

• Perform precise control and instrumentation engineering designs, calculations, and system configurations. 
• Ensure all C&I designs comply with project requirements, industry standards, and quality expectations. 
• Collaborate with the drafting team to support the development of instrumentation, control system, and loop-related drawings. 
• Coordinate technical interfaces with other engineering disciplines to maintain full design alignment and integration. 
• Develop comprehensive C&I technical documentation, including scopes of work, material take‑offs, instrument specifications, and datasheets. 
• Prepare technical tender packages and provide C&I engineering input for the procurement of instruments, control systems, and related equipment. 
• Review vendor documentation—such as instrument datasheets, control system architecture, and I/O schedules—and distribute relevant information for interface checks and system integration. 
• Knowledge of SANS and international design codes and standards 

The expertise you'll bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent with a reputable institution. 
• 7-10 years postgraduate experience in a similar position. 
• Registration as an ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist is advantageous.
• South African Citizen of 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. 

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The tasks you'll perform

• Manage the timeliness and accuracy of the project controls (reporting, costs, schedule, trends, change management) in terms of both direct and indirect costs in accordance with Company, Client and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain the various project specific procedures, work practices, plans, systems and protocols to enable the project team to work efficiently and maintain a consistent approach and high standard of work.
• Drive the projects under your control to achieve contractual KPI’s and exceed Client expectation.
• Ensure commercial compliance to Company, Client, and statutory requirements.
• Implement and coordinate auditing of policies, procedures, standards and plans applicable to the Group in order to improve the quality and professionalism of services.
• Ensure safety, environmental, community and industrial relations and quality procedures and plans adhered to on all sites.
• Drive business development activities through engaging and maintaining Client relationships and key prospect development.
• Work in conjunction with a range of internal and external stakeholders to meet project design criteria and deliverables.
• Contribute to engineers in trainings professional development by providing consistent mentoring and identify avenues of development.

The expertise you'll bring

• Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• 15+ years of experience in mineral processing and/or related industries.
• 5+ years of experience in EPCM Project Management, preferably leading large-scale mining projects.
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Cape Town based
• Experience in progressively responsible positions within mining or heavy industrial capacity.
• End to end project delivery in greenfield and brownfield projects.
• A strong track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and under budget.
• Understanding of open-pit or underground mining methods.
• Proficiency in using or reviewing tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong Financial acumen: CAPEC/OPEX planning, cost tracking, cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate long lead items, construction timelines, and resource management.
• Familiarity with mineral processing, exploration and geotechnical engineering.
• Experience managing full project life cycles; feasibility, FEED, detailed engineering design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Knowledge of EPCM/EPC contract and delivery methods.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams. 
• 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.
• Provide mentoring and identify avenues of professional development and succession planning for personnel within your business unit.

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The tasks you'll perform

• Approve, guide and review engineering designs, including calculations & design development. 
• Interpret engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes. 
• Identify scope variations and prepare relevant documentation accordingly. 
• Liaise with and provide professional support to drafting team in the preparation of drawing deliverables. 
• Develop technical documentation including scopes of work and specifications using relevant industry standards and guidelines. 
• Approve and assist with the delivery of accurate material take-offs as and when required. 
• Evaluate and approve tenders, provide technical recommendations for the purchase of mechanical equipment from vendors where necessary. 
• Inter-discipline co-ordination of technical aspects of the design. 
• Approve and assist with the delivery of engineering documentation in relation to scope, quantities, cost and schedule. 
• Contribute to engineers-in-training professional development mentoring and identify avenues of development. 

The expertise you'll bring

• Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• 15+ years postgraduate experience in a similar position. 
• Registration as an ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist
• South African Citizen of 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. 

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The tasks you'll perform

• Providing proficient and accurate design input for the production of mechanical drawings;
• Conducting timely reviews of Project mechanical drawings to achieve full compliance with design intent;
• Performing accurate engineering design and calculations in accordance with Project, Client and regulatory standards;
• Interpreting engineering drawings, documents, specifications and scopes;
• Identifying scope variations and prepare relevant documentation accordingly;
• Ensuring correctly specified equipment is sourced to meet project deliverables.

The expertise you'll bring

• Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years postgraduate experience in a similar position. 
• Registered ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist. 
• South African Citizen of 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. 

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The tasks you'll perform

• Administer construction and professional service contracts according to specifications and budgets.
• Maintain high service levels for clients and internal project teams.
• Ensure procurement and contract processes comply with company and project procedures.
• Expedite contract-related activities as directed.
• Support tender preparation, adjudication, and contract documentation management.

The expertise you'll bring

• Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Business Administration or related. 
• 3+ years proven contracts administration experience in minerals processing, construction and/or related industries. 
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Cape Town based.
• Knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contract forms. 
• Knowledge of EPCM/EPC contract and delivery methods.
• Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a practical approach to solving problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the use of ERP platforms 

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The tasks you'll perform

• Perform precise control and instrumentation engineering designs, calculations, and system configurations. 
• Ensure all C&I designs comply with project requirements, industry standards, and quality expectations. 
• Collaborate with the drafting team to support the development of instrumentation, control system, and loop-related drawings. 
• Coordinate technical interfaces with other engineering disciplines to maintain full design alignment and integration. 
• Develop comprehensive C&I technical documentation, including scopes of work, material take‑offs, instrument specifications, and datasheets. 
• Prepare technical tender packages and provide C&I engineering input for the procurement of instruments, control systems, and related equipment. 
• Review vendor documentation—such as instrument datasheets, control system architecture, and I/O schedules—and distribute relevant information for interface checks and system integration. 
• Knowledge of SANS and international design codes and standards 

The expertise you'll bring

• Recognised Tertiary Qualification in Electrical Engineering
• 3+ years' postgraduate experience in a similar position, in minerals processing and/or related industries
• Registration as an ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist is advantageous. 
• South African Citizen of 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. 

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The tasks you'll perform

• Perform detailed electrical engineering designs, power system calculations, and configuration of electrical equipment and systems. 
• Ensure all electrical designs meet project specifications, industry codes, statutory requirements, and quality standards. 
• Collaborate with design and drafting teams to develop electrical drawings, including schematics, wiring diagrams, single‑line diagrams, and equipment layouts. 
• Coordinate technical interfaces with other engineering disciplines to ensure full integration and alignment across all project systems. 
• Prepare comprehensive electrical engineering documentation such as scopes of work, bills of materials, equipment specifications, and technical datasheets. 
• Develop and compile technical tender packages and provide electrical engineering input for the procurement of electrical equipment, switchgear, motors, etc. 
• Review vendor documentation and distribute relevant information for interface checks and design integration. 
• Knowledge of SANS and international design codes and standards 

The expertise you'll bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or the equivalent from a reputable institution.
• 3+ years' postgraduate experience in a similar position. 
• Registration as an ECSA Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist is advantageous. 
• South African Citizen of 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.