Project Engineer | Mining Equipment | Gauteng
Objective Personnel · Gauteng, South Africa
Overview
A mining industry engineering role for someone with 2 to 5 years experience and a Chemical, Mechanical or Metallurgy degree. You will manage your own projects, from cost and timing through to freight and site works, for grinding mills and related equipment. Based in Gauteng with some travel to neighbouring countries. This is a solid next step for an engineer who wants hands on project responsibility.
About the role
Objective Personnel is looking for a Project Engineer to join their team in Gauteng on a permanent, full time basis. This role sits within the mining and engineering space and gives you the chance to run your own projects from start to finish.
What the day to day work involves:
You will take ownership of assigned projects and manage the engineering and technical side of each one. That means setting up inspection criteria so every element of a project is implemented properly, and keeping a close eye on project cost, timing, scope, freight and site works. You will work with grinding mills and other equipment, so understanding the mechanical components and how these machines operate is central to the job. There is also periodic travel to countries neighbouring South Africa, so a valid RSA passport is important.
Good to know: A valid RSA Passport is required for this role as there is periodic travel to neighbouring countries.
Requirements
- Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy degree
- Project Management qualification would be advantageous
- Between 2 and 5 years of experience in the mining industry with multi disciplinary engineering experience
- Understanding of the mechanical components of grinding mills and other equipment, and how these machines operate
- Strong technical skills in engineering principles and practices
- Valid RSA Passport, as periodic travel to neighbouring countries is required
Responsibilities
- Manage your own projects in line with company specifications and requirements
- Take responsibility for the engineering and technical disciplines of ongoing assigned projects
- Establish inspection criteria for the proper implementation of all elements of a project
- Manage project cost, timing, scope, freight and site works
- Work with grinding mills and other equipment, drawing on an understanding of their mechanical components and operation
- Travel periodically to neighbouring countries as project needs require
Job details
- Organisation
- Objective Personnel
- Location
- Gauteng, South Africa
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R40k to R80k / monthly
- Category
- Construction & Engineering
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Hi there. This one is a good fit if you have a Chemical, Mechanical or Metallurgy degree and a couple of years in the mining world already.
When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows the equipment you have worked with, especially grinding mills or similar heavy machinery. Mention any project management training too, even if it was a short course, because the listing says it is advantageous.
They will want to know you are comfortable managing costs, timing and site works, so think of a project you helped run and be ready to talk through your role in it. The travel to neighbouring countries is worth acknowledging in your interview, along with your valid passport, because it shows you have read the advert properly.
Good luck, this is a nice opportunity to grow your project engineering experience in the mining sector.
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