Senior Project Engineer at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Description

• The role is responsible to provide detailed project planning and management of strategic technological initiatives, advancements and projects within the Fraser Alexander Next Generation Solutions Division via the Special Projects Office (SPO). To drive development and innovation within the business inline with company strategy, evaluate and assure control environments, and provide research, analytical and technical support to the business and the Division. The incumbent must be passionate about new technologies in the Tailings and Engineering space.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Oversee and conduct a lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing of assigned strategic projects in accordance with SPO project frameworksEnsuring management of the entire project scope, project team, resources, budgets, and the success of the projectCoordinate and manage external consultants, suppliers and developers in execution of projects

Solution Reporting

• Develop and implement business model and business plans for Next Generation Solution initiatives
• Deliver detailed progress reports on appointed strategic projects
• Communicating and providing project specific information to EXCO and/or relevant stakeholders
• Driving Next Generation Solution awareness in the business
• Driving marketing initiatives relating to Next Generation projects

Risk Identification and Management

• Identify the risks associated with Next Generation Solutions and develop solutions to engineer out these risks or to mitigate these
• Turning challenges and risks into strengths that provide a unique selling opportunity for the Next Generation Solutions
• Identify the controls and mitigations by which these risks are managed within the business and provide a full evaluation of the control environment
• Ongoing liaison with the technical and operational teams to implement new work practices

Innovative Engineering Solutions

• Industry trends, initiatives and opportunity awareness 
• Research projects (UP/Wits/Other) – Project lead and management
• New equipment solutions – investigate, identify, R&D and operationalise 
• New tailings deposition/placement solutions – investigate, define and operationalise 
• Risk management solutions – best practice tools
• Marketing scoping – innovative solutions to market
• Commercial negotiations and formalization of innovative solutions with service providers, suppliers, consultants, etc
• Geo-referencing
• Measuring as built data and maintaining records
• Establish control networks and perform least square adjustments

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering with Honours (Civil, Geotechnical, Mechanical, Electronic or Mechatronic)
• Project Management qualification advantageous

EXPERIENCE

• 5 – 10 years’ experience
• International experience or exposure to industry leading solutions

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Specific interest in industry leading technologies and innovations
• Excellent working knowledge of technical solutions
• Experience or exposure in tailings management
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
• Innovative approach to developing new solutions
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Flexible, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking

Closing date: 10/08/2023