Latest Openings at Hatch

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice, strategies and problem solving to project personnel on all health and safety issues to achieve the goal of ‘no harm’ during the project
• Promote a culture in where health and safety is a value that will never be compromised
• Together with project and construction management, develop and implement the project health and safety policy, safety management plan and standards. Ensure it is aligned with the Hatch safety management system and delivery approach
• Ensure inclusion of health and safety in preparation of Safety management Plan – Project as documented in the Project Execution Plans, definitions of objectives and project kickoff
• Ensure the delivery and rollout of Working Together Safely (WTS), Values Driven Safety (VDS) Visible Felt Leadership (VFL), and Construction Safety Leadership Program (CSLP) on projects
• Provide assistance in all precontract, tender assessment and contract administration for projects in relation to health and safety requirements and expectations
• Review and approve contractor’s safety management plans and safe operating procedures before work commences
• Manage and ensure the compilation of the project Legal Register
• Define local statutory and regulatory requirements and communicate throughout the project
• Compile project specific health and safety set up documentation aligned with the Hatch corporate health and safety folders
• Lead and facilitate the project hazard analysis and risk assessment process across all project disciplines
• Ensure the implementation and support of behavior based health and safety, Working Together Safely (WTS) and the Hatch safety information management system on the project
• Lead and participate in project incident investigations and reporting
• Measure implementation of corrective actions from incident investigations\Develop, implement and coordinate the process of health and safety reporting on the project
• Develop, implement and coordinate incident reporting, analysis and statistical returns for the project
• Ensure project health and safety indicators and reviews are planned, implemented and reported
• Coordinate and submit project weekly health and safety leading indicator and information reports
• Prepare, implement and review project emergency response plans
• Implement and manage the project audit program for Hatch and all contractors
• Measure compliance with project rules, safety management plans and health and safety procedures
• Perform duties as stipulated in the Safety management Plan – Project as documented in the Project Execution Plans
• Ensure performance, assessment, training and development for project health and safety staff
• Manage the identification of health and safety training needs for personnel, including project staff and contractors
• Implement a project health and safety training program based on needs analysis
• Provide and assist with application of workplace, health and safety systems support and procedures for use by staff
• Ensure appointment of key project health and safety staff and contractors
• Assign health and safety staff to work and contribute to workforce planning initiatives
• Manage project health and safety staff to achieve project targets
• Recruit and induct project health and safety staff
• Provide workers compensation and rehabilitation support, advice and manage the process

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Health and Safety Related Degree is essential in order to secure relevant work permit/s
• 10 to 15 years experience in health and safety, with at least ten years on site experience on major construction projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A high level of computer skills
• A high level of organizational skills
• A passion for continual improvement of project health and safety performance
• Ability to lead and motivate on site project teams in health and safety.

Preferred

• Member of a recognized health and safety professional organization
• Formal health and safety qualifications

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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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Who are we looking for?

• Hatch is seeking Mechanical Engineering Graduates who will support projects globally.   
• The Mechanical group is comprised of a group of professional engineers, designers and technologists. We have experience in the design, construction and commissioning of facilities throughout the world.  
• We are looking for young engineers eager to be involved in complex small and large-scale engineering projects, and able to demonstrate their keen problem-solving skills in developing practical solutions. 
• The candidate must be a self-motivated individual capable of working both independently and within a team environment.   

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering graduates in Mechanical Engineering.

 As the successful candidate, you will:

• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in South Africa and around the world.
• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging, innovative and evolving industries.
• Be part of our local Professional Development Programs.

Minimum requirements:

• You must be a South African Citizen.
• You must be a final year student studying towards a BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering or hold a completed qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• You must have 12 months or less working experience. 
• You must have an average academic achievement of 65% or above.
• You must attach a copy of your most recent full academic transcript.
• Be flexible to work in any province within South Africa. 

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SMPP Supervisor - 12-month Fixed Term Contract

• The SMPP Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the construction contractors and maintaining the project performance goals within his geographic area of responsibility.
• Supervisors coordinate work efforts and ensure activities are sequenced in accordance with the project schedule.
• 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 he is accountable.
• Reports to the construction manager.

As the successful candidate, you will:

• Responsible for construction supervision and administration including supervision of contractors and their subcontractors for assigned portions of the project
• Monitors overall job site health, safety and environment performance and verifies that contractors are protecting their workers at the job site
• Ensure that the works performed by the contractors under his responsibility is executed to the prescribed quality standard
• 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.
• Job site point of contact for all contractors in his assigned area of the project

You bring to the role: 

• Technical degree or equivalent years of supervisory experience required for a leadership position
• Minimum eight to ten years’ onsite experience on major projects
• 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.
• Experience of working on construction sites in other African countries will be advantageous
• Willing to work a 6:2 rotation.

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Who are we looking for?

• Hatch is seeking Electrical Engineering Graduates who will support projects globally.   
• The Electrical group is comprised of a group of professional engineers, designers and technologists. We have experience in the design, construction and commissioning of facilities throughout the world.  
• We are looking for young engineers eager to be involved in complex small and large-scale engineering projects, and able to demonstrate their keen problem-solving skills in developing practical solutions. 
• The candidate must be a self-motivated individual capable of working both independently and within a team environment.   

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering graduates in Electrical Engineering.

 As the successful candidate, you will:

• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in South Africa and around the world.
• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging, innovative and evolving industries.
• Be part of our local Professional Development Programs.

Minimum requirements:

• You must be a South African Citizen.
• You must be a final year student studying towards a BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering or hold a completed qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• You must have 12 months or less working experience. 
• You must have an average academic achievement of 65% or above.
• You must attach a copy of your most recent full academic transcript.
• Be flexible to work in any province within South Africa. 

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Who are we looking for?

• Hatch is seeking Civil Engineering Graduates who will support projects globally.   
• The Civil & Structural groups are comprised of a group of professional engineers, designers and technologists. We have experience in the design, construction and commissioning of facilities throughout the world.  We are looking for young engineers eager to be involved in complex small and large-scale engineering projects, and able to demonstrate their keen problem-solving skills in developing practical solutions. 
• The candidate must be a self-motivated individual capable of working both independently and within a team environment. 

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering graduates in Civil Engineering.

 As the successful candidate, you will:

• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in South Africa and around the world.
• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging, innovative and evolving industries.
• Be part of our local Professional Development Programs.

Minimum requirements:

• You must be a South African Citizen.
• You must be a final year student studying towards a BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering or hold a completed qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• You must have 12 months or less working experience. 
• You must have an average academic achievement of 65% or above.
• You must attach a copy of your most recent full academic transcript.
• Be flexible to work in any province within South Africa. 

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Requirements:

• BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 10 - 15 years’ experience in pavement design for Roads and Highways projects and must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.)
• Highly competent in road pavement analysis and rehabilitation design for National, Provincial, and Municipal Road projects.
• Demonstrate experience in the design of flexible and rigid pavements, unsealed roads, mining heavy haul roads, review and approval of asphalt mix and seal designs including an understanding of road construction materials.
• Good understanding of relevant pavement design methods and applicable industry guidelines is essential (i.e., AASHTO, Pavement Number, Mechanistic Design, COTO, COLTO, SAPEM, TRH, TMH and TG series).
• Experience must include involvement in the design of new pavements, pavement rehabilitation, upgrading and maintenance of road pavement projects including site experience where applicable.
• Must have been involved in all stages of a road project i.e., Basic Planning Studies & Reporting, Conceptual, Preliminary, Detailed Design, Preparation of Design Reports, Tender Documentation and Construction Monitoring.
• Good technical report writing skills are essential including the ability to effectively communicate and liaise with clients and lead design teams. A Masters degree in Pavement Engineering and active participation in relevant industry committees e.g. SAT, SAICE and participation at conferences will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Rubicon, cncPave and other pavement design software is essential.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Interpretation of Pavement Management System (PMS) data.
• Carry out pavement visual assessment surveys and data collection.
• Setup and run Rubicon models for pavement data analysis and design.
• Coordinate field investigation studies by intrusive methods - centreline materials investigations, borrow pit investigations, analysis of laboratory test results, etc.
• Evaluation of non-intrusive data including FWD analysis, rut measurements and roughness and texture measurements.
• Undertake pavement design and analysis work for National, Provincial and Municipal Roads.
• Provide input for preparation of pavement design CAD drawings & construction details.
• Prepare cost estimates for different pavement design options.
• Setup and run HDM-4 models for economic evaluation of design options.
• Prepare and review pavement design reports in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Prepare and review schedule of quantities using COTO, COLTO, SANS 1200 etc.
• Assist in developing cost estimates and project specifications in line with CIDB.
• Assist with tender documentation, procurement, and adjudication reports.
• Provide technical support during construction supervision and contract administration stages.
• Actively contribute to mentoring and upskilling of junior staff.
• Preparation of bid proposals for new work opportunities.
• Act as a Project Leader or Project Manager for some of the Roads and Highways projects.
• Assist with business development initiatives for the Highways &Bridges Business Unit.
• Network and nurture long-term relationship with team members and clients e.g., Western Cape Department of Infrastructure, SANRAL, City of Cape Town and other client bodies.

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Who are we looking for?

• Hatch is seeking Chemical Engineering Graduates who will support projects globally.   
• The Chemical (Metals) group is comprised of a group of professional engineers, designers and technologists. We have experience in the design, construction and commissioning of facilities throughout the world.  We are looking for young engineers eager to be involved in complex small and large-scale engineering projects, and able to demonstrate their keen problem-solving skills in developing practical solutions. 
• The candidate must be a self-motivated individual capable of working both independently and within a team environment.   

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering graduates in Chemical Engineering.

 As the successful candidate, you will:

• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.
• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in South Africa and around the world.
• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.
• Work in an exciting environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging, innovative and evolving industries.
• Be part of our local Professional Development Programs.

Minimum requirements:

• You must be a South African Citizen.
• You must be a final year student studying towards a BSc or BEng in Chemical Engineering or hold a completed qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.
• You must have 12 months or less working experience. 
• You must have maintained an average academic achievement of 65% or above.
• You must attach a copy of your most recent full academic transcript.
• Be flexible to work in any province within South Africa.