Your mission:

• Identification of project / end-user requirements
• Identification and selection of suitable electrical engineering solutions for projects during the project planning phase
• Development of selected electrical engineering solutions to appropriate level of detail for capital expenditure (capex) application
• Responsible for preparation of project cost estimates in preparation for capex applications
• Preparation of preliminary engineering plans in preparation for capex approval, and detailed engineering plans after capex approval
• Responsible for implementation of electrical solutions after capex approval. This will be done in conjunction with original equipment suppliers and external design consultants where necessary.
• Involvement in procurement processes. This includes compiling technical specifications for equipment and services, adjudication processes and order generation
• Co-ordination of drawing and design work and ensuring proper approval of all project drawings
• Review and approval of all relevant project documentation and drawings supplied by equipment suppliers / consultants
• Management and coordination of work conducted by external design consultants and suppliers
• Ensuring that relevant engineering processes and standards are applied
• Provision of leadership or assistance to construction teams during equipment installation and commissioning
• Ensure the regular updating of engineering deliverable progress on PPO.
• Conceptual and analytical problem solving required
• Stay abreast of latest technologies and provide solutions for their integration into existing plant infrastructure

Your profile:

• BSc / B Eng Electrical Engineering (NQF 8) or Equivalent
• Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) will be an advantage
• PMP (Project Management Professional) with PMI (Project Management Institute) or equivalent will be an advantage
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) will be an advantage
• A minimum of 5 years Project Management experience in an industrial environment,
• A minimum of 2 years within a leadership role
• Experience within the Pulp & Paper industry will be beneficial
• Must have an understanding of projects elements which includes scope, time, quality, costs, human resource, communication, risk and procurement management
• Must have an understanding of projects life cycles
• Knowledge and experience in engineering design, developing and maintaining of systems to meet required specifications, construction, commissioning and handover phases of project execution
• Must have a reasonable understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. of South Africa
• Good understanding of the PMBOK principles
• Prepared to be on standby when required

We offer:

• Location: Merebank Mill, Travancore Drive, 4052
• Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Health benefits; Learning & Development

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Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. The above advert has minimum requirements listed; however, Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.

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