Project Technical Service Manager – Khoemacau Copper Mining

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

 The Incumbent will oversee all assigned engineering activities within projects, ensuring they are executed and delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. Their responsibilities will include reviewing and verifying the technical quality, safety, integrity, and adequacy of all design engineering work within the project. Additionally, they will review and approve design development and process design, define EPCM design deliverables and proposed design changes, and establish the engineering standards for the project in accordance with MMG-Khoemacau standards

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for the technical coordination of the processing plant, reviewing process flows, equipment selection, and layouts to ensure technical solutions meet production throughput and recovery targets.
• Leading the master layout planning of the mining area, coordinating interface management between the processing plant and mining infrastructure (e.g., water supply, power supply, maintenance workshops, warehouses) to ensure efficient connectivity and logistics between systems.
• Focusing on the construction completion and commissioning support for the Paste Fill system, resolving outstanding technical issues to ensure the system passes performance testing on schedule and is successfully handed over to operations.
• Applying design and engineering expertise to projects that hold strategic significance for MMG-Khoemacau Copper Mining, its shareholders, and key stakeholders.
• Leading the review of design deliverables provided by EPCM contractors and various disciplines, ensuring designs meet Owner’s operational requirements, MMG Group standards, and Botswana local laws and regulations.
• Establishing all technical requirements in support of capital project execution for all engineering disciplines.
• Developing design and engineering deliverables for Concept Study, Pre-Feasibility, Feasibility, Implementation, and Closeout Reports.
• Developing and implementing a systematic mentorship program, enhancing the design capabilities and technical proficiency of local engineers through guidance and professional training, building a long-term technical talent pool for the company.
• Coordinating and managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams (Civil/Structural, Electrical, Control & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Process/Metallurgy, Procurement, and Cost/Schedule).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

• Minimum 15 years design and engineering expertise in studying, designing and delivery of projects within the construction and/or mining industry
• Proven track record working in both Owners and Engineering Management, in Concept, Pre-feasibility, Feasibility, Execution and Closeout stages of projects.
• Proven track record in contractor management, using engineering software and tools (e.g., CAD, FEA, CMMS)..
• Extensive experience in relevant industry and familiarity with specific technologies, standards and best practices and must have experience working with management of the EPCM environment.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects from conception to completion.