Projects Engineer- Mechanical
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Mar 26, 2025. Botswana Ash scores D on the Alion truth index.
Description
Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd is a Soda Ash and Salt producing Company situated at Sua Pan in Botswana, approximately 180 km by tarred road northwest of Francistown. The Company employs over 500 employees of which close to 300 are unionised. Employees and their families live in Sowa Town, about 20 km from the plant site. The town boasts of recreational facilities, which include restaurant, tennis courts, squash court, swimming pool and golf course. There is also an excellent English medium pre-primary, primary and secondary school as well as public primary and junior secondary schools.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:
PROJECTS ENGINEER-MECHANICAL
The incumbent will be responsible for overall direction and co-ordination of all mechanical engineering aspects on assigned projects and programs, from requirements gathering to producing specifications, designs, equipment selection, installation and commissioning. The Engineer will be responsible for producing project execution plans and securing the necessary approvals. The incumbent will ensure implementation and control of assigned projects to be completed with minimal variation to scope, time, cost and quality constraints. He/She will be responsible for contract management and performance of external service providers, maintaining an up-to-date projects database as well as preparing and presenting periodic status reports to key stakeholders
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervising and effecting the proper installation of all mechanical equipment and infrastructure in assigned plants as per the Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery Regulations.
- Initiating and implementing stay-in business projects, plant improvement projects and modifications.
- Maintaining the mechanical and structural integrity of plant equipment and infrastructure.
- Maintaining an efficient and safe working environment for all employees.
- Providing engineering guidance and leading the provision of proactive and cost-effective maintenance programs.
- Ensuring that optimized mechanical maintenance is carried out diligently to achieve/ exceed OEE and production targets.
- Budgeting and cost control of assigned opex and capex.
- Continuous improvement of the availability, reliability and efficiency of assets and processes.
- Interfacing with Production, Projects, Process and Engineering Services sections to provide and obtain required input in the evaluation of planned plant modifications and capital projects.
- Managing, developing and coaching subordinates to improve their competence and performance in accordance with the company’s performance and talent management systems and processes.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- BEng. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with at least 10 years post qualification experience in heavy industrial or plant environment. Two of those years should have been in a managerial capacity.
- In-depth knowledge of Boilers, process pumps, crushers, heat exchangers, compressors, large rotating machines and materials handling equipment.
- Knowledge of computerised maintenance management systems.
- Registration with ERB as a Professional Engineer.
- Experience with ISO14001 and ISO 45001 standards implementation would be an advantage.
- Valid Driver’s License.
Competences
- Analytical Skills
- Managerial Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
Closing date: 9th April 2025.
- Please note that correspondence and communication will only be conducted with short-listed candidates.