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Purpose

• As a C&I Team Lead, you will work closely with the Senior Manager-Control & Instrumentation: Midrand and his Team in all aspects of ensuring that engineering and service requirements are met across all sites, so that customers identify Proconics as a trusted and critical partner to their business. The major responsibilities of this position are to provide team leadership to the Control and Instrumentation engineering Team and ensure delivery efficient and effective engineering solutions for Brownfield EPC projects. The role ensures technical excellence, adherence to project requirements, and compliance with industry standards. Deliver control and instrumentation discipline deliverables and oversee that the intent is being carried through the 
• design; managing interfaces and supporting commissioning and optimisation, where projects span across multiple disciplines. Additionally, the team lead provides pro-active recommendations to customers and other key internal stakeholders to establish long-term partnership. The Team Lead will lead a small team of Engineers and Designers to provide a high-quality product to our clients.

Requirements

• Lead the Control and Instrumentation Engineering team, ensuring technical excellence and high-quality project execution. 
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring skills are aligned with industry standards and project requirements. 
• Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of control systems and instrumentation solutions for multiple projects. 
• Ensure all project work adheres to client specifications, industry regulations, and budgetary constraints. 
• Provide technical guidance on control systems, including PLC, SCADA, and DCS, ensuring correct design and functionality. 
• Ensure that instrumentation solutions meet project requirements and are compliant with safety and performance standards. 
• Manage the team’s project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high standards of delivery. 
• Oversee procurement and subcontracting activities related to control systems and instrumentation, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to specifications. 
• Identify and mitigate risks related to control systems and instrumentation, ensuring project success and adherence to regulatory requirements. 
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC, ISA) and safety regulations during the design and implementation phases. 
• Act as the primary point of contact for control and instrumentation matters with clients, ensuring clear communication and alignment with project goals. 
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., procurement, electrical, civil) to ensure smooth project execution.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Control and Instrumentation). 
• Specialised certifications in Instrumentation and Control systems will be advantageous.
• Professional Registration with ECSA. 
• 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering within an EPC project environment, with a focus on execution phases. 
• Advanced knowledge of control (PLC, DCS, Safety systems) and instrumentation engineering principles. 
• Knowledge of HMI/SCADA development. 
• Proficiency in C&I design software and tools. 
• In-depth understanding of technical specifications and industry standards. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

Personal attributes

• Must have strong Leadership and team management skills 
• Must have good communication skills and ability to work well with others. 
• Must have an ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects 
• Must be conceptually strong, strategic thinking, and attention to detail 
• Must have advanced problem-solving abilities 
• Strong customer and retail orientation- sound business acumen; commercial awareness; good judgement; emotional resilience. 
• Able to make a convincing argument and influence customer’s decision making. 
• Must be capable of evaluating and weighing alternatives, establishing relative priorities and formulating decisions that affect all phases of projects and the complete life cycle of proposed engineering solutions. 
• Must be able to develop fit for purpose solutions to partners in order to create long term relationship.

Closing date

• 31 March 2025

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Purpose

• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implement, and oversee training programs that enhance employee competencies and technical skills, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Training Program Development and Implementation 
• Design and execute training activities targeting both competencies and technical skills. 
• Collaborate with departments tensure training content reflects current processes and  technology. 
• Needs Assessment and Program Evaluation 
• Monitor and assess employee development needs. 
• Develop new programs and adjust existing ones based on feedback and strategic goals. 
• Regulatory Compliance and Grant Management 
• Ensure compliance with skills development targets. 
• Manage mandatory and discretionary grants with bodies like EWSETA and MERSETA. 
• Stakeholder Relationship Management 
• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions and government bodies.
• Align collaborative efforts with company strategies and gain financial support. 
• Training Reporting and Budget Management 
• Oversee the preparation of reports on training activities and skills plan. 
• Manage training budgets, including bursaries and tracking part-time studies contracts. 
• Manage Booking of training process 
• Responsible for the booking of training process within the group of companies. This includes  booking of training, accommodation and travelling of employees, evaluation of courses attended,  obtainment of completion certificates, maintenance of completed training (post-grad and others)  on database.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related field. 
• Certification in Training and Development or Adult Education (preferred) 
• 5+ years of experience in training and development roles, with experience in managing training  programs and teams.

Personal attributes

• Expertise in designing and implementing training programs.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance regarding skills development.
• Ability tmanage grants and associated reporting.
• Excellent relationship management skills with external bodies.
• Proficiency in e-learning platforms and tools.
• Proficient in Sage data capturing relating tWSP, Bursary and all other training related data capturing  modules.
• Proficient in adhering tand maintaining processes, as well as ensuring optimisation of current  processes.
• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability.
• Attention tdetail and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

Closing date

• 21 March 2025

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Purpose

• The successful candidate will be responsible for working closely with the Project Managers and Engineers within the Coastal Profit Centre in all aspects of planning and costing of projects, to ensure the successful measurements and tracking of projects. You will provide input and develop project schedules which is supported with progress measuring systems to track and assist Project Managers with developing and submitting project reports.

Requirements

• Provide support and inform the Project Managers (PMs) in respect of progress measurement on the project, using a progress measuring system. 
• Prepare, issue, and maintain the master schedule of multiple projects / contracts. 
• Review the bid milestones and overall completion timetable in conjunction with the project scope at award and identify any anomalies or inconsistencies. 
• In collaboration with the project team and all other participants, develop the work breakdown structure (WBS) and progress trackers. 
• In consultation with the project team, identify key critical constraints and interfaces. 
• Establish key milestone dates in agreement with the PM and contract dates, ensuring the schedule is set up to deliver a cashflow positive project.  
• Establish productivity norms, time standards and progress measurement criteria for all disciplines in liaison with project controls. 
• Development of a basis of schedule (BoS) and / or schedule management plan for approval by the PM. 
• Set up the interface between the schedule and the applied company / project system (if required). 
• Analyse schedule / Identify the critical path and near critical paths in the project implementation schedule, report slippages and gains against the baseline schedule. 
• Monitor, control and report the status of free and total float in the schedule. 
• Evaluate and integrate contractor's and supplier's schedules and report findings to the PM and project engineer. 
• Integrate contractors actual progress into overall schedule. 
• Verify contractor’s actual progress. 
• Provide input and review proposed change management time implications and document the result, manage approved changes in the schedule. 
• Prepare/review recovery plans on the deviations to achieve latest approved baseline. 
• Review the schedule portions of contractor's extra work claims and prepare details for discussion and/or inclusion in any response. 
• Provide Visual management reports, KPI’s and Assist PMs to produce management reports, monthly status reports including invoicing assistance. 
• Develop and update Planning Dashboards & S-curve weekly/monthly. 
• Develop Tender and shutdown schedule. 
• Ensure that all plans and schedules are prepared and executed in accordance with the Company’s planning standards.

Qualifications/Experience

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications will be advantage. 
• Professional registration will be beneficial. 
• Relevant experience in Engineering and Construction projects that mainly focus on multi-discipline projects. 
• Familiar with Petrochemical plant requirements and standards. 
• Minimum 3-10 years relevant experience in planning/scheduling related to above. 
• Expert knowledge of and competence in the use of Primavera and MS Project is compulsory. 
• Planning and experience in multi-discipline projects will be beneficial. 
• Contract experience in a consulting and construction contractor environment (NEC3 PSC/ECC familiarity is a must). 
• Good knowledge of project management principles.

Personal attributes

• Flexible, adaptable, and energetic. 
• Output driven, results oriented and deadline driven. 
• Reliable, tolerant & determined. 
• Active team player with strong collaborative skills. 
• Problem solving and mitigating skills. 
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of the outputs. 
• Interpersonal and good communication skills (verbal and written). 
• Knowledge of project processes to be able to develop a project schedule independently for review. 
• Fully computer literate with respect to Microsoft Office software. 
• Good report writing skills. 
• Understand the logic of executing the full life cycle of projects.

Closing date

• 21 March 2025

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Purpose

• As a Senior Technologist in C&I, you will work closely with the Team Leader - Control & Instrumentation in Midrand and ensuring that all aspects of engineering and service requirements are met across all sites, so that customers identify Proconics as a trusted and critical partner to their business. The major responsibilities of this position are to lead the development, design, and implementation of control and instrumentation (C&I) systems, ensuring that all systems the meet industry standards and project requirements. Additionally, the Senior C&I Technologist provides pro-active recommendations to customers and other key internal stakeholders to establish long-term partnership.

Requirements

• Lead the development of control and instrumentation system designs and specifications for complex projects. 
• Provide expert technical guidance during the design and integration phases, ensuring systems align with safety standards and industry best practices.
• Oversee the use of advanced C&I engineering software to produce technical drawings and schematics. 
• Review, update, and approve technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and installation guidelines. 
• Ensure that documentation reflects the latest project requirements and is accurate and compliant with industry standards. 
• Guide junior technologists in preparing and maintaining documentation. 
• Ensure all control and instrumentation systems meet regulatory standards and project-specific requirements. 
• Lead compliance audits and reviews, providing detailed reports and technical insights. 
• Oversee quality control activities and ensure the identification of areas for improvement in system performance and design. 
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of C&I systems, providing high-level technical support to field teams and contractors. 
• Lead inspections and testing activities to ensure systems are installed and functioning as per design specifications. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues during installation and testing phases. 
• Lead collaboration efforts with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless project execution. 
• Communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to engineers, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders. 
• Support teams in resolving high-level technical challenges during the design and execution phases. 
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in control and instrumentation engineering technology and industry trends. 
• Lead training and development initiatives for junior technologists and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 
• Share knowledge and best practices with peers and contribute to team processes and project success.

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree/BTech in Control and Instrumentation engineering or equivalent. 
• Professional Registration with ECSA. 
• 7years of work experience in Electrical Engineering within an EPC project environment, with a focus on execution phases. 
• Advanced knowledge of control systems (PLC, DCS, Safety systems) and instrumentation engineering principles. 
• Knowledge of HMI/SCADA development. 
• Proficiency in C&I design software and tools. 
• In-depth understanding of technical specifications and industry standards. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.

Personal attributes

• Must have strong Leadership and team management skills. 
• Must have good communication skills and ability to work well with others. 
• Must have advanced problem-solving abilities. 
• Must have an ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects. 
• Must be conceptually strong, strategic thinking, and attention to detail. 
• Strong customer and retail orientation- sound business acumen; commercial awareness; good judgement; emotional resilience. 
• Able to make a convincing argument and influence customer’s decision making. 
• Must be capable of evaluating and weighing alternatives, establishing relative priorities and formulating decisions that affect all phases of projects and the complete life cycle of proposed engineering solutions. 
• Must be able to develop fit for purpose solutions to partners in order to create long term  relationship.

Closing date

• 31 March 2025

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Purpose

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the design, installation, factory acceptance testing and commissioning process of the entire Substation Automation System on projects. The candidate will also form part of a SCADA Team that will service other offices from the Johannesburg office. The candidate should have a good knowledge of substation automation systems and all the sub-components, including HMIs, Tele-control applications, telecommunication, cyber securities and remote engineering access, etc.

Requirements

• Designing of HMI, RTU and ODF Panels. 
• Creating of Communication Architecture Layouts. 
• Assisting Project Managers with Proposals, which includes: 
• Input on Manhours for SCADA Activities/Tasks on Projects. 
• Technical Write-ups for Proposal documentations. 
• Requesting budget quotations from Suppliers/Sub-contractors. 
• Compiling of Request for Quotation (RFQ) Documentation. 
• Technically evaluating the quotations received from Supplier/Sub-contractors. 
• Configuring, Testing and Commissioning of Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) from a variety of vendors (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens). 
• Configuring, Testing and Commissioning of Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) from a variety of vendors (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens). 
• Configuring, Testing and Commissioning Substation Gateways from a variety of vendors (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens). 
• Configuring, Testing and Commissioning of Serial and Ethernet networks. 
• Programming user-based logic using IEC 61131-3 on platforms requiring custom automation and control functionalities. 
• Configuring, Testing and Commissioning of protection relays for Substation Automation System, including Communication and Time Synchronisation parameters. 
• Implementing secure industrial networking solutions in a substation environment using several telecommunication technologies, including TCP/IP, RSTP, VLAN's, Routers, Firewalls, VPN access, IPSec, etc. 
• Conducting Factory and Site Acceptance testing of complete Substation Automation and Control Systems. 
• Creating Functional Design Specifications Documents (FDS), Detail Design Specification 
• Documents (DDS), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) Files.

Qualifications/Experience

• BSc/BEng/ BTech in Electrical Engineering as a minimum. 
• 3 - 4 years’ experience within a similar role. 
• Computer Literate in MS Excel and MS Word. 
• Excellent Document writing skills. 
• Brownfield and Greenfield Projects. 
• Valid driver's license and own Transport. 
• Fault finding on Serial and Ethernet Networks. 
• Fiber optic networks. 
• Experience in at least one of the following sectors: renewables, transmission & distribution, 
• power generation, mining. 
• Experience in the following fields will be advantages: 
• Eskom SCADA and Telecommunications systems. 
• Renewable Energy Projects SCADA experience.
• SCADA and telecommunication systems of utilities in one or more countries in the rest of SADC.

Personal attributes

• Self-motivated. 
• Quality and detail-driven. 
• Ability to work across disciplines, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others. 
• Must be capable of providing fit for purpose solutions. 
• Team player. 
• Work under pressure and independently. 
• Ability to prioritise and self-time management. 
• Willing to work overtime if the project requires it. 
• Must be willing to travel to customer sites.

Closing date

• 23 March 2025

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Purpose

• The Senior Process Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting the delivery of technical advisory services and project execution within the Proconics Group, contributing to the advancement of the South African Just Energy Transition. This position is integral to the development and implementation of innovative and efficient solutions for clients operating critical hazardous chemical processing infrastructure. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Senior Process Engineer will leverage their expertise to contribute to conceptual design and front-end engineering ensuring projects align with Proconics' mission of transformative brilliance. This includes the practical application of process engineering principles to enhance client facility longevity and efficiency. The role involves close collaboration with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to effectively solve complex process engineering problems. The position will further be responsible for ensuring that equipment vendor inquiries are efficiently managed and addressed to meet project requirements and deadlines.

Requirements

• Deliver process technical deliverables for concept and basic design packages. 
• Develop process and hydraulic simulations and able to interpret results. 
• Play a pivotal role during flow sheet (PFD/P&ID) development. 
• Participate in safety review studies (PHA/HAZOP etc.) and closing off actions. 
• Translate process intent across disciplines during design and managing interfaces. 
• Interacting with OEMs and evaluate vendor proposals for bid clarifications. 
• Assist in planning and reviewing of technical work and maintaining project schedules and work plans. 
• Coaching of graduates through technical delivery. 
• Work closely with other disciplines, project managers and engineering managers with the intention to support and achieve the goals of the company. 
• Assume the lead role for multi – disciplinary projects where required.

Qualifications/Experience

• B.Eng./ BSc. Eng. in Chemical Engineering. 
• 10+ years’ experience as Process Engineer in Petrochemical industry with a proven track record in design, commissioning and operation support.    
• Registered Pr. Eng. with ECSA. 
• Computer literacy with MS office and Process simulation tools (Aspen+, Hysys, PROII, etc.), equipment sizing tools (HTRI, HTFS, etc.) and hydraulics tools (AFT Fathom/Arrow, Flownex, etc.).    
• Knowledge of applicable design codes, standards and regulations.

Personal attributes

• Capable of working in a diverse team. 
• Zero tolerance towards unsafe designs, hazards acts and a passion for a zero-harm culture through safe engineering solutions.    
• Able to conceptually understand a problem and develop fit for purpose solutions to partners, creating long-term relationship. 
• Must be capable of evaluating and weighing alternatives, establishing relative priorities, formulating decisions that affect all phases of projects and complete life cycle of proposed engineering solutions.     
• Comfortable working in a matrix environment reporting to multiple managers on projects and to functional discipline.     
• Ability to work across disciplines, have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others.    
• Self-starter, who takes ownership of problems. 
• Ability to work under pressure. Open mindedness and agility to respond to changing problem statements. Emotional resilience and able to make a convincing argument and influence customer’s decision making for the benefit of all stakeholders.

Closing date

• 21 March 2025

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Purpose

• As a Construction Manager, you will collaborate closely with the project delivery team to ensure all construction requirements are met, strengthening Proconics' reputation as a trusted and essential partner to its clients. The candidate must be based in Cape Town or Durban and be willing to travel as required. This role reports to the Senior Manager: Construction and SHEQ (Coastal).

Requirements

• Lead a team of contractors in guiding their planning, organizing, coordinating and safe execution of construction projects. 
• Verify the construction scopes in RFQ/ RFP phases of construction projects to support the project team in compiling detailed BOQ’s. 
• Continuously develop, monitor, support and implement construction management processes/ systems that support and promote the business and client continuous improvement efforts. 
• Legal responsibilities as per Construction Regulations (CR) 8.1 (core) and/or 8.2 as an assistant to relieve and/ or support construction managers on site as and when required. 
• Oversee and guide construction projects from initial phase to completion. 
• Assist and support Project Manager to develop and implement construction management processes and procedures based on industry best practices and to retain client relations. 
• Review the project in-depth to schedule activities and assist the planner with detailed timelines for execution phase of projects together with the contractor. 
• Facilitate construction meetings when executing construction projects. 
• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations. 
• Plan, coordinate, guide and manage construction workers and subcontractors. 
• Continuously assess safeness of work sites/ areas to ensure safety of people and property, communicate such and keep records thereof. 
• Support construction managers to meet contractual obligations of projects performances. 
• Support, monitor and guide performance of contractors and maintain regular heartbeats to promote teamwork and collaboration across all disciplines.

Qualifications/Experience

• Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechanical/Civil trade qualifications and experience or a National Diploma in Engineering.  
• Must be registered or working towards becoming a registered construction manager with SACPCMP. 
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Construction Manager. Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods and contractor management skills. 
• Understanding of all the different construction planning processes and phases. 
• Good knowledge of the New Engineering Contracts (NEC3) Engineering and Construction Contracts (ECC) types of contracts. 
• Ability to plan proactively towards achieving key construction milestones. 
• Advanced knowledge and proven experience in managing brownfields multidisciplinary construction challenges. 
• Knowledge of applicable construction codes, standards, and regulations. 
• Knowledge of legal appointments according to the construction regulations. 
• Must be able to construct safe and fit for purpose solutions to clients to create long-term relationships.

Personal attributes

• Flexible, Zero tolerance towards unsafe construction sites, acts, hazards, and a passion for a zero-harm culture through safe construction solutions. 
• Excellent client management skills. 
• Must take pride and responsibility for own work. 
• Assertive with strong internal focus of control. 
• High affinity for excellent and safe construction execution. 
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Good conceptual and analytic problem solving. 
• Must be computer literate in the following: (Excel, Word, Power-point, Outlook, MS projects). 
• Strong team player (good interpersonal skills). 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Self-starter and able to work independently. 
• Ability to prioritize & excellent time management skills. 
• Self-disciplined and motivated. 
• Good coaching and knowledge transferring skills. 
• Must have driving license and own transport. 
• Position is strenuous and physically demanding. 
• Advanced knowledge in conflict and crisis management skills. 
• Leadership and human resources management skills. 
• Must be willing to travel for work.

Closing date

• 19 March 2025