38 Construction Engineer jobs in South Africa

Main Purpose:

• Design, Construction and manage of various petroleum projects. Ensuring timely and satisfactory completion of plans and specifications
• To provide an effective and efficient Management Service translating these into functional requirements, technical specifications, project formulation, design, tender formulation, change management, standard setting, search and selection of vendors, installers and supports, construction and budget.
• Providing efficient leadership and management to the construction and maintenance field operations and ensure that Puma's standards and policies are complied with.
• Improve equipment availability and reliability. Align equipment availability and reliability according with the operation needs. (Increase MTBF and decrease MTTR).
• Approve the Annual Maintenance Plan and the Annual Maintenance Budget (Opex)
• Cost Control based on equipment budget. Correct deviations from budget based on the analysis of the cost structure; i) Materials, ii) Outside Services Providers, iii) Tools and iv) Labor.
• Ensure contractor management for projects and Maintenance to reflect quality of work in a lower TCO of equipment/components, to sustain equipment performance over the assets' lifecycle.
• Drive Key Performance Indicators across all functions to ensure all Retail, Terminals, and Business-to-Business projects and maintenance programs are timely executed and delivered to the highest workmanship and standards.
• Maintain an updated "5 Year Replacement Program" of equipment and components.
• Ensure compliance with Puma HSE Standards.
• Develop maintenance goals and KPI's for contractors and track performance periodically.
• Reporting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:
Project Management and Construction
Design
:

• Produce, agree and manage, with all relevant parties, a realistic design program and information required schedule to satisfy design, procurement and construction requirements
• Coordinating design consultants, architects' engineers and quantity surveyors with the compilation of design layouts of projects to ensure conformity with Puma's standards of quality, design and safety.

Project Financing:

• Manage CAPEX budget with consultation from business segment leads
• Be responsible for the communication between the lenders and their technical advisors and the project team. Be responsible and follow up the CAPEX and budget of the project.
• Monitoring expenditure of sanctioned items against national budget and to compile monthly reports on such expenditure.

Supervision:

• Coordinate project execution activities to ensure that projects are implemented within budget and schedule.
• Ensure compliance of codes, standards, regulation and practices applicable to the design and construction (e.g API, ASME, ANSI, AGA, ISA, etc.)

Maintenance:

• Manage Maintenance OPEX budget with consultation to business segment leads
• To approve the Annual Maintenance Plan and the Annual Maintenance Budget. The Annual Maintenance Budget has to prepare using the Zero-Based Budget method. (Costing the resources of the Job Packages).
• Continuous improvement activities control derived from performance analysis (KPIs analysis), proactive tasks effectiveness assessment and from root cause analysis to overcome "bad-actors" performance.
• Maintain an updated program of the turnaround, overhaul and major maintenance of equipment of the facilities.
• To Implement the Standard Maintenance Policies and Processes defined by the Global Maintenance department.
• To evaluate (technically and economically) the need to continue repairing or buy a new one (equipment /component).
• Monthly report of main KPIS, MMTR, MTBF, Maintenance Budget (Actual vs Target).
• To control the WO Backlog on a weekly basis to ensure that schedule includes up-dated priority work.
• To define the criticality of the equipment and components, as well as the criticality of spare parts; in order to define maintenance strategy and prioritize the planning and scheduling tasks.
• To determine proactive maintenance tasks effectiveness.
• To control the execution of the Annual Maintenance Plan and the Annual Maintenance Budget. (monthly basis).
• To control and reduce the level of corrective work, using Failures Analysis and developing actions to address the "bad-actors" of the equipment performance.
• To control the contractor performance based on SLA, MTBF and Failure rates.
• Investigate the root cause of the asset failure and put mitigations to eliminate re-occurrence
• Ensure that local business segments are aligned with the Puma Maintenance Strategy.

Stakeholder Management:

• Providing guidance to customers / dealers and staff where applicable of Puma's specific standards and project requirements.
• Coordinating project definition workshops and design meetings during the currency of the project.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Lobbying local authorities in respect of fit for purpose legislation and regulation.

People Management:

• Lead, motivate, communicate, develop, appraise and performance manage staff to ensure they are motivated to achieve best performance in order to meet company's business needs.
• Coordinate the Dealer responsibility matrix
• Train business segments leads and terminal Managers on effective maintenance execution and compliance

Contract / Contractor Management
:

• Contract negotiation, contact administration and claims management.
• Contract holder for Maintenance contracts.
• Set up Contract management team for contract performance review with (Contractor, procurement, Operations and HSSE)
• Monthly report of main KPIS, MMTR, MTBF, Maintenance Budget (Actual vs Target).
• To ensure that all construction and maintenance staff and contractors undertake their duties in compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
• To ensure that a safe and healthy work environment exits by adhering to company Environment, Health and Safety policies and ensure compliance with relevant legislations and statutory requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance of records and files essential to meaningful analysis and reporting of maintenance-related matters.
• To ensure that the Equipment Hierarchy is based on ISO 14224.
• To ensure that the Failures codes are based on ISO 14224.

Requirements:
Experience:

• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering / other Engineering discipline or 10+ years of experience, preferably related to project management and construction related.
• Proven experience in an industrial capacity with proven record of contract negotiation.
• Experience establishing and promoting best practices to help improve project visibility and predictability.
• Previous supervisory and management experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of Project Manager system (AutoCAT, TAG) etc,
• Financial Acumen is required.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills is required
• Knowledge and understanding of project monitoring and reporting systems; practical experience with documentation
• Knowledge of the international codes and standards in petroleum depots and products as well as knowledge of marine principles
• Project Finance experience and Build Operate and Transfer concept
• Operation experience in petroleum depots, jetties and offshore mooring systems
• Knowledge of high value contract negotiation in the petroleum industry, with firsthand experience of large CAPEX or OPEX contract implementation

Competencies:

• Creative, and highly motivated individual; ready to work in a challenging work environment.
• Effective team building and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Able to build relationships, develop consensus among key stakeholders, and influence behavior.
• Ability to motivate and lead others; high level of commitment to projects even during difficult or uncertain times.
• Proven team leadership in a matrix management environment.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

• Internal – Retail p, Business Support Managers (Regional, Local), Senior Management, General Managers, Operations, Transport, Commercial, Lubricants and IT
• External – Translation vendors, Government Agencies and others as required

A global offshore
EPCI contractor
, known for delivering some of the Middle East's largest offshore projects, is seeking experienced engineers. To accelerate hiring, their leadership will be
in Cape Town this October for face-to-face interviews
with shortlisted candidates.

Duties:

• Assist the Offshore Construction Manager (OCM) in preparing offshore project deliverables.
• Attend strategy and kick-off meetings to finalize offshore execution plans.
• Develop construction schedules in line with project milestones and barge availability.
• Conduct techno-commercial analysis to optimize offshore installation costs.
• Review engineering documents/drawings for constructability.
• Prepare work scopes, schedules, and bridging documents for subcontracted works.
• Act as focal point for subcontractor communications and monitor progress.
• Support preparation of purchase requisitions for offshore project materials.
• Coordinate across departments and attend methods meetings for installation procedures.
• Review anchor patterns, installation drawings, and subcontractor invoices.
• Ensure HSE and quality systems are implemented throughout project execution.
• Conduct HSE audits and site tours during offshore operations.
• Participate in project quality audits and lessons-learned documentation.
• Support project close-out by compiling documentation and reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Naval Engineering.
• 8+ years' offshore construction experience.
• Strong commercial, financial, and contractual awareness.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Leadership, communication, and multi-discipline coordination skills.

UAE staff role
|
Cape Town interviews – October

Permanent expatriate contract – not FIFO/rotational

Expatriate Package (Family Status)

Tax-free salary
(AED/USD)

Family status
– housing, flights, visas for spouse & dependents

Annual leave entitlement
– staff contract

Medical insurance
for self & family

Bonus scheme & career growth

Upload your CV today to be shortlisted.

Main Purpose:

• Design, Construction and manage of various petroleum projects. Ensuring timely and satisfactory completion of plans and specifications
• To provide an effective and efficient Management Service translating these into functional requirements, technical specifications, project formulation, design, tender formulation, change management, standard setting, search and selection of vendors, installers and supports, construction and budget.
• Providing efficient leadership and management to the construction and maintenance field operations and ensure that Puma's standards and policies are complied with.
• Improve equipment availability and reliability. Align equipment availability and reliability according with the operation needs. (Increase MTBF and decrease MTTR).
• Approve the Annual Maintenance Plan and the Annual Maintenance Budget (Opex)
• Cost Control based on equipment budget. Correct deviations from budget based on the analysis of the cost structure; i) Materials, ii) Outside Services Providers, iii) Tools and iv) Labor.
• Ensure contractor management for projects and Maintenance to reflect quality of work in a lower TCO of equipment/components, to sustain equipment performance over the assets' lifecycle.
• Drive Key Performance Indicators across all functions to ensure all Retail, Terminals, and Business-to-Business projects and maintenance programs are timely executed and delivered to the highest workmanship and standards.
• Maintain an updated "5 Year Replacement Program" of equipment and components.
• Ensure compliance with Puma HSE Standards.
• Develop maintenance goals and KPI's for contractors and track performance periodically.
• Reporting.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management and Construction

Design:

• Produce, agree and manage, with all relevant parties, a realistic design program and information required schedule to satisfy design, procurement and construction requirements
• Coordinating design consultants, architects' engineers and quantity surveyors with the compilation of design layouts of projects to ensure conformity with Puma's standards of quality, design and safety.

Project Financing:

• Manage CAPEX budget with consultation from business segment leads
• Be responsible for the communication between the lenders and their technical advisors and the project team. Be responsible and follow up the CAPEX and budget of the project.
• Monitoring expenditure of sanctioned items against national budget and to compile monthly reports on such expenditure.

Supervision:

• Coordinate project execution activities to ensure that projects are implemented within budget and schedule.
• Ensure compliance of codes, standards, regulation and practices applicable to the design and construction (e.g API, ASME, ANSI, AGA, ISA, etc.)

Maintenance:

• Manage Maintenance OPEX budget with consultation to business segment leads
• To approve the Annual Maintenance Plan and the Annual Maintenance Budget. The Annual Maintenance Budget has to prepare using the Zero-Based Budget method. (Costing the resources of the Job Packages).
• Continuous improvement activities control derived from performance analysis (KPIs analysis), proactive tasks effectiveness assessment and from root cause analysis to overcome "bad-actors" performance.
• Maintain an updated program of the turnaround, overhaul and major maintenance of equipment of the facilities.
• To Implement the Standard Maintenance Policies and Processes defined by the Global Maintenance department.
• To evaluate (technically and economically) the need to continue repairing or buy a new one (equipment /component).
• Monthly report of main KPIS, MMTR, MTBF, Maintenance Budget (Actual vs Target).
• To control the WO Backlog on a weekly basis to ensure that schedule includes up-dated priority work.
• To define the criticality of the equipment and components, as well as the criticality of spare parts; in order to define maintenance strategy and prioritize the planning and scheduling tasks.
• To determine proactive maintenance tasks effectiveness.
• To control the execution of the Annual Maintenance Plan and the Annual Maintenance Budget. (monthly basis).
• To control and reduce the level of corrective work, using Failures Analysis and developing actions to address the "bad-actors" of the equipment performance.
• To control the contractor performance based on SLA, MTBF and Failure rates.
• Investigate the root cause of the asset failure and put mitigations to eliminate re-occurrence
• Ensure that local business segments are aligned with the Puma Maintenance Strategy.

Stakeholder Management:

• Providing guidance to customers / dealers and staff where applicable of Puma's specific standards and project requirements.
• Coordinating project definition workshops and design meetings during the currency of the project.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Lobbying local authorities in respect of fit for purpose legislation and regulation.

People Management:

• Lead, motivate, communicate, develop, appraise and performance manage staff to ensure they are motivated to achieve best performance in order to meet company's business needs.
• Coordinate the Dealer responsibility matrix
• Train business segments leads and terminal Managers on effective maintenance execution and compliance

Contract / Contractor Management:

• Contract negotiation, contact administration and claims management.
• Contract holder for Maintenance contracts.
• Set up Contract management team for contract performance review with (Contractor, procurement, Operations and HSSE)
• Monthly report of main KPIS, MMTR, MTBF, Maintenance Budget (Actual vs Target).
• To ensure that all construction and maintenance staff and contractors undertake their duties in compliance with company policies and procedures at all times.
• To ensure that a safe and healthy work environment exits by adhering to company Environment, Health and Safety policies and ensure compliance with relevant legislations and statutory requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance of records and files essential to meaningful analysis and reporting of maintenance-related matters.
• To ensure that the Equipment Hierarchy is based on ISO 14224.
• To ensure that the Failures codes are based on ISO 14224.

Requirements:

Experience:

• University Degree in Mechanical Engineering / other Engineering discipline or 10+ years of experience, preferably related to project management and construction related.
• Proven experience in an industrial capacity with proven record of contract negotiation.
• Experience establishing and promoting best practices to help improve project visibility and predictability.
• Previous supervisory and management experience is preferred.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of Project Manager system (AutoCAT, TAG) etc,
• Financial Acumen is required.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills is required
• Knowledge and understanding of project monitoring and reporting systems; practical experience with documentation
• Knowledge of the international codes and standards in petroleum depots and products as well as knowledge of marine principles
• Project Finance experience and Build Operate and Transfer concept
• Operation experience in petroleum depots, jetties and offshore mooring systems
• Knowledge of high value contract negotiation in the petroleum industry, with firsthand experience of large CAPEX or OPEX contract implementation

Competencies:

• Creative, and highly motivated individual; ready to work in a challenging work environment.
• Effective team building and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Able to build relationships, develop consensus among key stakeholders, and influence behavior.
• Ability to motivate and lead others; high level of commitment to projects even during difficult or uncertain times.
• Proven team leadership in a matrix management environment.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

• Internal – Retail p, Business Support Managers (Regional, Local), Senior Management, General Managers, Operations, Transport, Commercial, Lubricants and IT
• External – Translation vendors, Government Agencies and others as required

A world-class offshore
EPCI contractor
is hiring
Offshore Construction Engineers
to support execution of major projects. Their management team will be
in Cape Town this October for interviews
with shortlisted applicants.

Duties:

• Support OCM in offshore execution planning and preparation of project deliverables.
• Review drawings and engineering documents for constructability.
• Assist in procurement of offshore project materials and coordinate with supply chain.
• Prepare and review mobilization plans for offshore operations.
• Maintain and update project risk assessment registers.
• Monitor fabrication progress and offshore readiness.
• Coordinate with barge superintendents, field engineers, and marine warranty surveyors.
• Support preparation of technical procedures and reports.
• Attend offshore daily meetings and provide input on progress.
• Ensure safety, quality, and HSE compliance during all activities.
• Support preparation of project close-out dossiers and documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Naval Engineering.
• 4+ years' offshore construction experience.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Strong knowledge of offshore operations.
• Team-oriented with problem-solving ability.

UAE staff role
|
Cape Town interviews – October

Permanent expatriate position – not FIFO/rotational

Expatriate Package (Family Status)

Tax-free salary
(AED/USD)

Family status
– visas, housing & flights for spouse + children

Annual leave entitlement
– full staff benefits

Medical insurance
for self & family

Bonus scheme + international career exposure

Apply now by uploading your CV.
aff role
|
Cape Town interviews – October

Permanent expatriate contract – not FIFO/rotational

Expatriate Package (Family Status)

Tax-free salary
(AED/USD)

Family status
– housing, flights, visas for spouse & dependents

Annual leave entitlement
– staff contract

Medical insurance
for self & family

Bonus scheme & career growth

Upload your CV today to be shortlisted.

Category

• Construction
• Construction

Required Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in bridge construction as a contractor's engineer is essential.
• Proven experience in the construction of a variety of bridge structures.
• A thorough understanding of bridge construction methods, materials, and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professionally registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or working towards registration is highly advantageous.

Required Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of bridge engineering principles and construction practices.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and provide practical solutions to site-related challenges.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in ensuring compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
• Leadership: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage site teams and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Adaptability: The ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic construction environment.

Professional Registration

• Required
• Required

Location

Eastern Cape

Role Overview
We're searching for an Account Manager based in Gauteng region, with sales experience from the following trades:

Building Construction Industry, Mechanical & Electrical, Façade and Interior finishing trades to join our sales team. This is a unique opportunity to join a global employer, consistently awarded as Great Place to Work accolades, that offers a high-performing, and supportive working culture.

This is a "bench-role" which exists for the purpose of talent pipeline creation to address our future hiring needs as they

become active.

About Hilti
Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers.

Hilti is
where your best belongs.
Role Responsibilities
You will take the ownership in the assigned territory to develop sales by utilizing all elements of our sales process to effectively analyze, implement and control the opportunities within the territory to achieve the assigned targets for defined territory or market segment.

You will also build fruitful working relationships with all levels - partners, contractors, system integrators & end users, and actively manage and develop the growth of key products within the sales territory by targeting the appropriate customer groups and ensure successful introduction of new products. You will ensure the appropriate level of coverage is given to both buying and potential customers within the customer platform, to develop profitable growth.

You will actively and effectively demonstrate, service, train, and (where appropriate) test Hilti products; and to be successful you must leverage the power of Hilti through effective collaboration throughout all departments in the organization, understand the market thoroughly and know the players - therefore you will obtain information on competition, market price levels, new launches, seminars, new outlets, quality issues, product deliveries and report in monthly reports.

We're proud to rank in Great Places to Work as one of the world's best multinational workplaces.

What We Offer
We'll give you everything you need to excel in your role, including your own van full of tools and one-to-one coaching; you'll manage your own book of business while being part of a friendly team. We'll give you lots of responsibility, including your own portfolio of customers and we'll trust you to deliver outstanding results.

Day to day you'll report to your sales manager, who will also be there to support you with your training and development. Show us what you're made of, and we'll offer you opportunities to move around the business – and gain experience in different job functions. It's a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you're after.

What You Need Is
To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Completed degree/diploma preferred (Business related qualification).
• Knowledge and experience in Construction trades and applications.
• Minimum 5 years Sales experience, in the construction/civil industry.
• Proven track record in a direct sales /technical sales role.
• Strong CRM understanding, preferably Salesforce.
• Strong operational, process, time management and administrative skills.
• Negotiation, Listening, Communication (English written and verbal) and Presentation Skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• An agile approach to solving problems, with a solution-oriented mind-set.
• Strong business acumen, with a team orientated attitude.

Why You Should Apply
Year upon year we are recognized as one of the top 'Great Place to Work' employers globally. And when you meet us you'll understand why. We have a diverse team of different backgrounds and experiences - success at Hilti is down to teamwork and ability.

We look forward to receiving your application

If you have not heard from us - 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• The individual will also be responsible for overseeing the administrative functions of the Centre and to ensure that all company policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at the required standard.
• The Centre Manager needs to deal with all staff matters at the Centre which includes but is not limited to: motivation, training recommendations, in store training, adherence to policies and procedures, pricing and disciplinary procedures.
• The Centre Manager needs to visit existing customers and sites and will also be responsible for finding new opportunities and/or customers.
• The individual will also respond to customer queries and follow up on necessary actions.
• The Centre Manager needs to drive a customer centric service culture in his/her Centre, to ensure customer needs are not only met but exceeded.

• At minimum a matric plus related tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing or Building Qualification.
• 3 - 5 years’ Sales experience.
• People management Skills.
• Administrative experience (financial as well as stock control).
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• JDE will be an added advantage.
• Building and construction industry experience will be an advantage.
• Driverâ€s licence
• Building and Construction Product knowledge will be an advantage
• Business and financial acumen.
• Language †Bilingual

The opportunity
Reporting to Technical Lead as telecommunications, you are responsible for acting as an engineer (design authority) for Telecommunication Projects on assignments varying in engineering complexity. Engineering discipline leads to small projects or portions of larger projects, completing engineering assignments efficiently and cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements and the role includes oversight of the manufacturing process and includes commissioning and handover of the final project or product.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Technical contributions such as creating the engineering design concept or philosophy definition. Evaluating, selecting and applying standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform engineering assignments. Reviewing and approving design deliverables for telecommunication engineering and acting as the technical lead with the client. Providing technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Sales assist in creating proposals for engineering projects or programs through provision of bills of materials and estimated engineering hours for own discipline.
• Contract management as supporting Contract Managers in issuing claims.
• Planning and control as creating work plans and cost estimates for work in own area of responsibility and proactively manages this work to deliver the agreed program on time, on quality and at the targeted cost.
• Risk and opportunity management as ensuring completion of risk and opportunity assessments and the implementation of resulting actions for own projects and reporting early on any contract/quality/program/cost issues to management.
• Customer as acting as the Hitachi Energy technical lead for telecommunication engineering on a project. Interacting with customers and officials, contractors, and others. Attending project meetings and presenting specific aspects of engineering assignments. Ensuring that Hitachi Energy is presented as a professional organization in all interactions with the customer.
• Supply chain management as collaborating with the Supply Chain function to ensure that the technical requirements for equipment or services are communicated and agreed with potential suppliers and providing technical evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Processes and tools as accepting as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services and using standard processes and tools applicable to own area.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is preferred.
• ECSA registered candidate or better.
• Experience in Telecommunication Systems including Fixed Line Fiber and Copper Networks
• Wireless Networks, IP Networking proficiency required.
• TDM Network Experience (SDH/PDH), MPLT-TP Knowledge and experience as project management is required.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.