New Jobs at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

PURPOSE

• To execute environmental assessments, inspections, monitoring and interrogation of monitoring results in line with all relevant statutory and company requirements.
• Report on any deviations or opportunities identified.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, the analysis of data and engaging authorities and service providers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Risk

• Track compliance to permits, licenses and authorisations to ensure that the operation meets its license to operate obligations
• Log any non-conformances with the environmental management program on the event management system and escalate to line
• Ensure accurate and timeous preparation and submission of internal environmental monitoring and inspection reports
• Assist the Environmental Superintendent / Specialist with the accurate and timeous reporting of all required company and legal environmental information
• Support the Environmental Superintendent and line management in the development of environmentally related policies, standards and procedures
• Attend and provide input on environmental issues in mine planning meetings.
• Ensure that there are no deviations from EIA commitments and license conditions
• Develop and execute environmental awareness programmes
• Support liaison with environmental regulatory authorities with regards to reporting, auditing activities and closing out directives issued
• Collaborate with line management and employees on addressing any shortcomings or non-conformances identified. Advise line management on mitigation measures and track preventative and corrective actions to completion
• Provide first line support to external environmental service providers and consultants with regards to site access, logistics, quality assurance on work outputs, etc.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, inspections and audits on air, water, land biodiversity and rehabilitation as per environmental management plan requirements
• Capture and maintain environmental monitoring results and environmental information in the computerised environmental management system
• Contribute to and/or facilitate environmental event investigations and the development and implementation of preventative and/or corrective actions
• Assist in the development, control and monitoring of capital and operating budgets for the environmental function at the operation.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• MSc – Experience or Honours / BSc / BTech in Natural / Environmental Science or related field
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• Valid driver’s license
• In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness.

EXPERIENCE

• Atleast 3 – 5 years internship or similar relevant experience in environmental management
• Knowledge of the OHS act, Mine Health and Safety Act
• Introduction to ISO 14001
• Introduction to Project Management
• Introduction to Environmental Law
• Understanding of local environmental related legislation and reporting requirements for both company and local needs
• Understanding of environmental challenges in the coal mining industry
• In-depth understanding and application of environmental management systems (ISO)
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental impacts and aspects

CLOSING DATE: 04/08/2025

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PURPOSE

• This position exists to ensure the successful development of professional and high-quality technical proposals for FAMP, while also providing engineering project execution expertise for plant construction, commissioning, and transition to operations.
• The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring compliance with engineering standards, legal requirements, and best practices for plant construction and operation.
• Additionally, the role will involve technical oversight in an EPCM contract environment, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder requirements

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

Projects and proposals

• Keep abreast with industry for relevant requests for proposals using various platforms available to the company.
• Gain insight into project identification and opportunity identification in mineral processing.
• Review requests for proposals to establish strategy and approach to prepare for the technical part of proposals.
• Develop proposals and multi-disciplinary quotations for clients.
• Develop designs, create models, and conduct tests to ensure that designs meet specifications.
• Present engineering/technical options for project execution.
• Identify and propose mitigation of technical and financial risks for projects in coordination with the
• Business Support Manager, Project House(s), and other relevant stakeholders.

Project Engineering & Execution

• Lead plant construction projects, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee commissioning and transition from construction to operational phase.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, including schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural Engineering).
• Ensure legal compliance for structures, equipment, and works.
• Liaise with client engineering representatives to ensure alignment with engineering standards.
• Ensure that plant maintainability and reliability considerations are integrated during design and construction

Client relations

• Liaise with clients to gain alignment regarding their preferred engineering design solutions.
• Attend site clarification meetings with clients to understand site conditions and gather information about client needs.

Tender & Contracting

• Develop all necessary engineering/technical documentation for the tendering process.
• Responsible for technical/engineering part of tenders to be submitted.
• Ensure tenders are presented to various stakeholders for approval.
• In coordination with the Business Support Manager, ensure on-time submission of approved tenders.
• Follow up with Clients post-submission, to address queries and maintain engagement.
• Ensure that FA negotiates favourable contract terms with project houses and other engineering service providers using available resources within the company.
• Review contracting conditions and mitigate identified risks in collaboration with the Business
• Support Manager and other relevant stakeholders.

Project Management

• Assist the Business Support Manager in the preparation of technical execution plans and the development of the most appropriate construction method for executing the works.
• Present execution plans for projects and provide clarifications to relevant stakeholders/committees.
• Keep abreast with relevant engineering concepts, components/equipment, methodologies, processes, standards, etc.
• Coordinate delivery of technical/engineering projects with regards to resources, equipment, subcontractors, etc.
• Develop and manage schedules and budgets for each engineering/technical phase of a project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree (B-Tech, Bsc, B Eng) Engineering/ Mechanical/ Electrical
• GCC Mines
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) – Advantageous

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years in engineering and project execution for plant construction, commissioning, and operations in EPCM contract environments.
• Strong knowledge of mining and processing plant engineering standards and legal requirements.
• Coal, Iron Ore, PGM Processing experience will be advantageous.

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Expertise in Action Orientation, Commercial Awareness, and Decision-Making.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in engineering tools, risk management, and technical report writing.
• Advanced collaboration, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Safety, financial, and cost management awareness.

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PURPOSE

• Determine standards, policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection and maintenance, inspecting plant and machinery to ensure optimum performance.
• Directing the maintenance of plant, buildings and equipment, scheduling and planning production activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Optimal Plant and Equipment Performance
• Schedule of services and ensure all the paper work is in order.
• Co-ordinate the inspection lists and delegate daily duties to the Engineering Foreman.
• Co-ordinate the daily duties of the service supervisors. Monitor equipment availabilities on a daily basis.
• Follow up on breakdowns as a matter of urgency.
• Minimise downtime.
• Daily, weekly and monthly job planning
• Plant Administration Function
• Ensure data integrity on the engineering systems
• Check and authorize job cards.
• Stores and Stock Control
• Monitor, sign and check all stores issued.
• Incorrect issues to be returned to store.
• Issue a maintenance and service schedule to procurement on weekly basis for preparation to ensure resources availability spares availability.
• Ensure Compliance to SHEQ policies, procedures, standards and applicable legislation
• Comply with all SHEQ standards.
• Ensure that all staff is trained and informed of and adhere to safety, health, environment and quality standards and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all PPE requirements.
• Constantly inspect the work done to ensure that jobs are completed in line with client and quality requirements.
• Engineering HR Function
• Drive a Fraser Alexander(to be culture)
• Lead, manage and drive team performance
• Chair all relevant disciplinary and grievance actions.
• Ensure skills training and development of employees.
• Motivate employees and create pride with regards to their work.
• Conduct performance management of subordinates and sub-contractors.
• Ensure career development of subordinates to their full potential.
• Control staff and quality of work at all times.
• Total Quality of the Maintenance Function
• Liaise with plant foreman and on a daily basis.
• Liaise on a daily basis with the Process Manager to discuss breakdowns, availability, budget and authorization
• Conduct daily and weekly meetings with staff to discuss and review maintenance procedures, planned maintenance, repairs and review costs against the budget.
• Attend to any clint complaints
• Follow up on breakdowns

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma, BSc/B-Tech Engineering Electrical or Mechanical
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) - Mines and Works including Factories,
• Rail Safety Regulator (RSR) will be advantageous

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years in a Section Engineer position, carrying a legal appointment in a Plant or Mine Environment

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES

• Technical Knowledge of Coal Processing plant and equipment
• Relationship buildingAbility to drive innovation
• Planning and organising for achievement of business goals
• Ability to coach all levels of personnel for sustainable high performance
• Plant / Engineering financial and accounting skills
• Computer Literate