A exciting opportunity exists for a Project Engineer based in South Africa. 6 Month Contract
Location: Namibia/ JHB

Main Duties & Responsibilities
To support and understudy the Project Manager in all aspects of project management.
Ensure that the work scope and quality requirements for procurement packages are clearly defined and agreed to by the Suppliers, Contractors and Design Subcontractors and that change control procedures are adhered to.
Ensure that the technical integrity and work scope definition is maintained through the Procurement and Construction activities, by maintaining close co-operation with those functions. Advise the Project Manager if corrective action is needed.
Maintain structured communication with the Suppliers, Contractors and Design Subcontractors on technical and commercial matters.
Assist with the scheduling of the work and the development of the Project Programme
Ensure effective document control in full compliance to project procedures
Assist with the measurement of engineering man-hour efficiency and cost
Issue progress, efficiency and technical overview reports to the Project Manager as required by project procedures. Prepare the Monthly Progress Report for approval by the Project Manager.
Interface with Engineering Discipline Managers on resource planning, allocation, demobilisation and appraisal, to achieve project and company resource management objectives. Review and monitor engineering performance indicators.
Facilitate Inter-discipline co-ordination between all technical disciplines, with special reference to :
Overall plant layout to achieve operability, maintainability and required ergonomic standards and safety
Avoidance of clashes
Defined and recorded inter-discipline interfaces
Close out work packages according to procedures, and disseminate and archive useful information gained and lessons learnt.
Ensure that all engineering documentation and drawings are adequately prepared, filed, secured and transmitted.
Work in close cooperation with Cost Engineering and Project Planning to develop and maintain the Project Cash flow Forecast
Participate in Project Risk Assessments and the maintenance of the Project Risk Register
Monitoring expediting and inspections at suppliers’ fabrication shops.
Monitoring and expediting of vendor data in accordance with contract/purchase order requirements
Monitor performance of the logistics team

Desired Skills and Experience
Registered as Professional Engineer / Technologist.
BSc Degree or B Tech Degree with 5 years experience on multi disciplinary projects
Commercial understanding of contract terms and conditions including forms of contract, in particular FIDIC and NEC.
Knowledge of safety, environment and Industrial Relations.
High degree of literacy.
Basic computer skills (Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, e-mails).