Engineering Jobs in Africa

Job Description:

Our client, a globally recognized leader in engineering and technology for the energy transition, is seeking a Transport and Logistics Execution Head to lead the execution section team and activities. This role involves preparing budgets, assigning coordinators, defining transport strategies, supporting project execution, managing team performance, and ensuring smooth operations. This role entails leading a team of 30-50 employees and will report directly to the Project Procurement Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and consolidate the man hours budget for projects
• Assign Transport Coordinators/ Managers to perform transport activities on projects
• Contribute to defining the transport strategy on the projects, along with the T&L Department Manager and the Project Procurement Manager
• Support the execution team in preparing the transport activities on a project (procedures, interface definition, processes and digital tools)
• Follow all execution activities for the projects in the operating center and ensure they are running smoothly. Intervene as required.
• Manage the people under his responsibility (Performance Appraisals, trainings, Mid-year reviews, etc.)
• Compile monthly report to T&L Department Manager with regards to all execution activities of the operating center, including associated KPIs/ points of concern/ etc.
• Ensure lessons learned and freight forwarders feedback reports are diligently provided and shared internally
• Contribute to ESG initiatives and deliverables, in line with the T&L roadmap
• Ensure T.EN’s interests are protected on projects
• Enforce Group QHSE policy and practices
• Lead by example and onboard the team to reach the defined objectives

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, such as international trade, logistics, engineering, or business administration
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in projects with experience managing transport scopes on EPC contracts
• Excellent knowledge of Transport and Logistics aspects (technical, commercial)
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and identify areas of risk
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to work with complex data and documentation

Benefits and remuneration:

• Competitive Euro Package.
• Opportunities for career growth in an innovative, global organization.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lucia Baeza at lbaeza@camining.com

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Lucia Baeza

Senior Executive Talent Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable

Job Description:

Our client, a globally recognized leader in engineering and technology for the energy transition, is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for the electrical engineering part of projects in green chemistry, bio-based products, pharmaceuticals, and industrial sectors. This role is the central point of contact between the Project Team, Client, and the Electrical Department Manager. Depending on the project size, the incumbent will manage an appropriately sized team of engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Organize, coordinate, and supervise the Electrical team assigned to the project
• Ensure contractual aspects, work procedures, and quality standards are integrated and followed
• Design the electrical power production and distribution network for the project
• Guide technical choices to meet schedule, quality, and cost objectives
• Write general design specifications for the electrical installation
• Lead installation studies: sizing electrical rooms, unit layouts, routing, etc.
• Review and/or approve documents issued by the team and subcontractors
• Coordinate interfaces with other departments: Process, HSE Design, Equipment, Installation, Civil-Structural, Procurement, Contracts, Inspection, and Construction
• Maintain active communication with all external stakeholders (Client, partners, subcontractors, suppliers)
• Provide regular reporting
• Monitor progress and hours budget
• Anticipate and manage risks and changes
• Ensure follow-up and quantity control

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in electrical engineering for export industrial projects
• First management experience with strong interest in team leadership
• Strong leadership skills and a global vision of engineering processes
• Fluent in English and willing to travel within France and abroad
• Significant experience in revamping / debottlenecking / extension projects, with versatility across sectors (chemicals, industry, pharmaceuticals)
• Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel is an asset

Benefits and remuneration:

• Competitive Euro Package.
• Opportunities for career growth in an innovative, global organization.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lucia Baeza at lbaeza@camining.com

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Lucia Baeza

Executive  Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Reference Number: 2901 05 SS

Job Description:

Our client a renewable energy provider is seeking a Civil Engineer who will be responsible for the technical development and execution of renewable energy projects (solar PV and wind projects, including associated works).

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day support and project management (civil engineering) of relevant projects.
• Providing civil engineering input and technical interface between the various work packages (finance, legal, technical, permitting, grid connection, etc.) necessary to fully develop the Projects.
• Lead the development of technical civil engineering concepts and solutions of the projects, identifies optimal solutions from a technical, commercial and execution perspective at early stage of solar PV and wind plants, and interconnection works.
• Ensure technical compliance with project documents.
• Ensuring comprehensive and well drafted Employers Requirements/Specifications (and other contractual schedules) which are well integrated with the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.
• Support during the procurement process of contractors to perform services under the relevant EPC and O&M agreements.
• Technical support (civil engineering) during the process of preparation, negotiation, execution and conclusion of Project Agreements (including EPC, O&M and PPA).
• Interfacing with owner’s engineer (OE), sponsors legal advisors and lenders legal and technical advisors (LLA & LTA), contractors, Eskom/Grid Operator, Lenders, etc. during financial close process and construction
• Procure access to public infrastructure and provide technical input for financial close.
• Meet deadlines, stay within budget, and liaise with BOP Contractor, subcontractors, and design consultants.
• Prepare management presentations and periodic progress reports for company projects.
• Such other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the position.
• Adapt to changing project demands, objectives, and priorities in the role description.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• 5+ years’ experience (renewable energy experience would be an advantage).
• BEng/BSc/BS (Civil Engineering).
• Awareness and understanding of civil balance of plant EPC and O&M agreements (PV solar and Wind projects).
• Awareness and understanding of the relevant technical codes, regulations and standards relating to the development of renewable energy projects in South Arica.
• Willingness to travel and spend time on site

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent
• Based in Cape Town or Johannesburg

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Sheree Scheepers at sscheepers@camining.com

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Sheree Scheepers

Recruitment Consulatnt

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Reference Number: 2901 04 SS

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Construction Site Manager who will be responsible for coordinating activities and interacting with EPC to monitor project HSE, Quality, Budget and KPI’s to deliver a fully constructed, commissioned and tested Facility.

Responsibilities:

• Manage stakeholders in accordance with detailed knowledge of contracts, including Power Purchase Agreement, EPC Contract, O&M Agreement, and various Project Agreements/permits/consents.
• Organizing the integrated site team in order to supervise the EPC Contractor’s construction progress, quality of the works, including commissioning until COD (i.e. inspection witnessing, clearing punch list items, issuing mechanical completion certificates, turnover packages readiness, checking and implementing commissioning procedures.)
• Ensure EPC Contractor's compliance with site HSE rules and regulations during every phase of construction.
• Monitor EPC Contractor's adherence to approved Method Statements/Risk Analyses at every construction stage.
• Act as Owners' interface to Eskom along with the HV Electrical Engineer.
• Organize site layout, offices, storage areas, etc.
• Attend site meetings and technical sessions with EPC Contractor.
• Conduct Safety Walk downs with EPC to promote site HSE culture.
• Monitor and check EPC Contractors' work across disciplines for timely delivery.
• Provides the Project Director with the inputs for the monthly progress reports, relevant information to check EPC Contractor invoices.
• Verify and issue the Owner Engineer logbook, managing the site logbook.
• Follow up of the actual progress versus planned values,
• Ensure that the critical activities are executed according to schedule, and look for opportunities to create margin within the critical path.
• Analyse the works and imposes optimizations towards the Contractor where possible.
• Evaluate and approves all recovery plan of the delayed activities to secure the overall schedule.
• Support the schedule engineer in drafting the progress reports towards Project Director.
• Daily management of on-site technical personnel (hours present, leave, etc.) for the personnel reporting directly to him, in cooperation with HR manager.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in construction of power plants (technology based), preferably for PV and/or BESS plants.
• A minimum of 1 project construction completed
• A bachelor’s degree in any discipline of Engineering
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is preferred
• Previous experience in Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPPP) Project Bidding, Award to Financial Close, Construction and Operations
• Familiar with the OHSACT

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Fixed term contract

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Sheree Scheepers at sscheepers@camining.com

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Sheree Scheepers

Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.