Project Engineer

Project Engineer
Company: AECI Chemicals
Location: Botswana
Reference: 2178
Closing Date: 21 October 2026

Location: Jacobs

Job Grade: DL
- To lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely, within-budget, and high-quality delivery that meets business objectives and customer requirements.
- To provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, ensuring that projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

• Employer: AECI Chemicals
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Gaborone, Botswana
• Category: Engineering
• Closing Date: 2026-10-21

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables, and develop project charters and plans.
• Develop detailed project schedules, resource allocation plans, and budget plans.
• Manage project activities, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
• Track project progress, identify and address deviations from plans, and take corrective action as necessary.
• Formalize project completion, document lessons learned and evaluate project success.
• Implement general project works, ensuring timely and within-budget delivery.
• Collaborate with Production Teams and Engineers to prepare project-specific specifications, equipment drawings, and budgets.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to project objectives.
• Ensure safe working practices, comply with regulatory requirements, and assist with compliance matters.
• Develop and present project progress reports to various stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners.
• Utilize AutoCAD to create, amend, and interpret drawings, and read and interpret technical drawings.
• Manage and coordinate contractors involved in projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and Company standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and budgets.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Participate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) studies to identify potential hazards and operability issues in project designs.
• Lead and manage project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project delivery.

• Grade 12 and a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Applications/Project Engineering or related role within the Chemical Industry.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, with the ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Understanding of plant and processes for modifications, with advanced technical job-related knowledge and skills.
• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Project Management Certification: PMP or PRINCE2 certification (desirable).
• Knowledge of the chemical industry, including relevant regulations and standards.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide project teams.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities, with a flexible approach to work.
• Experience participating in HAZOP studies, with knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment methodologies.

To apply, please visit: jobs.aeciworld.com

REF Code: 2178