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We are looking for a Project Engineer - Bulk Material Handling to spearhead the creation and refinement of technical data, engineering designs, and specifications for bulk material handling infrastructure throughout South Africa’s port network.
This pivotal role ensures that engineering outputs are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with applicable standards across all stages of project execution—from initial concept and design through to procurement, construction, and final commissioning. The Project Engineer will be instrumental in embedding technical excellence throughout the entire project lifecycle.
As a Project Engineer, you will take the lead in developing and optimizing technical documentation, engineering drawings, and design specifications for bulk material handling systems. Your expertise will be vital in driving engineering quality across refurbishment, upgrade, and retrofit initiatives within South African port facilities.
In this position, you will report to the Engineering Manager
This position is mainly located in Cape Town, South Africa.
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TEAM YOU BELONG TO
You will join the Invoicing Team and work closely with internal /external stakeholders, such as Management, Suppliers, Sub-Contractors, Clients, Supply and the Sales Team.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform and review calculations to ensure safe function of equipment for refurbishment, upgrade, or retrofit
- Prepare and review project and product engineering design drawings and documents
- Complete process and mechanical engineering design calculations
- Prepare and review engineering specifications and data sheets
- Develop and review quality plans and equipment Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
- Create and validate functional design specification packages
- Prepare and review technical installation, operation, and maintenance manuals
- Draft and assess commissioning and start-up procedures
- Coordinate with procurement and vendors to ensure technical compliance of purchased equipment
- Support project scheduling and cost estimation with accurate engineering inputs
- Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, and constructability assessments
- Ensure compliance with relevant international and local engineering codes and standards
- Provide technical support during fabrication, construction, and commissioning phases
- Collaborate with QA/QC, HSE, and project management teams to ensure integrated project delivery
- Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate and organized engineering documentation and revision control
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Hold a Technical Degree or higher in Engineering
- Possess 6–8 years of experience in engineering roles, preferably within bulk material handling or industrial infrastructure
- Proficient in 2D and 3D CAD software
- Familiar with SAP and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) concepts
- Strong understanding of Engineering Data Management (EDM) systems
- Knowledgeable in relevant international codes and standards
- Capable of organizing and planning your own work with limited supervision
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WHAT SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS (HARD AND SOFT) ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE?
- Strong drive, and performance orientation
- Ability to work in a team atmosphere
- Well Spoken and ability to stay calm and focussed under high pressure situations
- Attention to detail and a sense of urgency-oriented behaviours are required
- Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure understand time frames and meet deadlines
- Technical precision and attention to detail
- Strong documentation and specification skills
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Self-driven mindset with excellent time management
- Self-motivated / performance driven focus on providing excellent customer service
- Prepared to work flexible work hours to meet deadlines when required
- Strong communication, co-operation and interpersonal skills to manage internal and external interfaces
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