Engineer Modification Small Projects Eng - Richards Bay

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives. 

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy. 

ABOUT HILLSIDE

Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business. 

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. 

South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position. 

As an Engineer Modification & Small Projects, you will be responsible to project manage approved modifications and small projects in accordance with the Operation’s Modifications & Small Projects portfolio and relevant processes, standards and performance targets for HSEC and Cost.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren’t limited to:

• Provide input into the Projects portfolio and related budgets, plans and schedules
• Develop scope , budget and schedule for all allocated projects in your Portfolio
• Project manage the allocated approved Projects to the defined scope, budget, schedule, standards, and specifications and in accordance with relevant processes and standards for the Asset / Operation (e.g. the South 32 Capital Management Framework).
• Ensure that the Planning and execution of any modifications and small projects has been scheduled in alignment with S32 Work management Processes.
• Manage the handover to the Operation / client and ensure all relevant change control documentation has been updated to as-built status and provided to the Standards & Change Control sub-function.
• Ensure relevant 1SAP Master Data Changes are initiated and operating procedures are updated where required.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Minimum 4 – 6 years Experience in an  Engineering Capital Project Management in Heavy Industry is essential;
• Working experience with Microsoft Projects and SAP is essential;
• In depth knowledge of procedures and concepts within engineering functional area is essential;
• Experience in managing stakeholders, clients, consultants, contractor partners is essential;
• In Depth understanding of Engineering Designs, Drawings and Construction regulations and Construction Management is essential.

Qualifications for this role are:

• Degree/B Tech or National Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Civil / Instrumentation / Process Engineering
• Project Management Professional (PMP) would be advantageous.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website http://careers.south32.net

This advertisement will close on 26 September 2025.