Senior Engineer: Projects – SWAKOP URANIUM

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To centralise and standardise project management practices within Swakop Uranium (SU) and complete engineering and construction projects, by planning, organising and controlling all elements of the project and executing the defined project within time and with budget provisions. Oversee contractor work activities and ensure compliance with all SU SSHER. . Key responsibilities include leading the Project Management Office (PMO), developing project management methodologies, monitoring project progress, and facilitating project management support and reporting.

Key Performance Areas:

• Organize and facilitate regular project planning sessions between all end user departments to ensure alignment of objectives and project schedules.
• Monitoring Project Performance; track capital project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.
• Develop and maintain 5-year capital plan and all relevant project management office policies and procedures.
• Ensure analysis, design/drawings, planning and implementation of projects, are in accordance with a valid, executed contract, per Company policies and procedures and work instructions.
• Determine project schedule, by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, time-line, and sequencing project elements, e.g. the stages of the project.
• Prepare and distribute a description and time-line of the project.
• Develop project objectives, by reviewing project proposals and plans, and conferring with management.
• Define clear performance targets, including business, operation, or research project and key performance indicators (KPI’s) for the end-user-departments in line with the company’s strategic goals.
• Allocate project resources appropriately and control project costs, by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts.
• Prepare the section’s annual operational budget, by forecasting costs and monitors expenditure and cash flow on a regular basis.
• Establish and maintain clear communication channels between all departments, including mining, processing, engineering, and other support departments, to ensure effective project coordination and alignment.

Requirements and experience:

• B.Sc, B.Eng or B.Tech Degree in Engineering
• Project Management Certificate.
• 5 years’ experience in a project management environment of which 2 years should have been on a supervisory level.
• Proven experience in multi-disciplinary projects and exposure to research and development work into new / improved project.
• Sound working relationships and should be able to work in a multi- national environment.
• Registration with a recognised professional body.
• Code B or BE Driver’s License.