Debmarine Namibia requires the services of a Senior Research and Development Engineer. The successful incumbent will be responsible for Research and Development to ensure development, continuous improvement and optimization of marine sub-systems according to operational or activity requirements, organizational objectives and sound engineering related practices.

THE SENIOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER AT DEBMARINE NAMIBIA:

• Develops and maintains a relevant Research and Development (R&D) project portfolio in line with business needs and financial resources and constraints.
• Manages a team of R&D engineers in support of delivering the R&D portfolio.
• Identifies business needs and opportunities by:
  • Engaging key stakeholders to determine business needs.
  • Identifying techniques and technologies that are appropriate for the business.
  • Identifying high level business problems and opportunities to determine inefficiencies, gaps and overlaps in business processes.
• Interprets strategy, requirements and opportunities and formulate appropriate R&D activity response in cooperation with clients and management.
• Manages and coordinates R&D project activity per assignment area or interpreted strategy.
• Analyses and improves the effectiveness and efficiency of existing mining and sampling systems as directed.
• Conceptualizes, evaluates and develops new mining and sampling systems as directed.
• Supports the operational readiness of new systems to ensure smooth integration, functionality, performance alignment with organisational objectives and end-user requirements.
• Evaluates current mining, process and sampling sub systems and generative innovative concepts that will aid in improvement of current systems.
• Designs test programs, execute and oversee such test programs and analysis data for improvement of mining, sampling and treatment system performance.
• Provides technical consulting services within the department and to other departments and operations in line with individual and departmental specialties.
• Provides appropriate guidance and advise in area of specialization which leads to improvements and resolution of problems.

CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Degree in Metallurgical, Mechatronic, Mechanical, Electrical or Mining Engineering, Geology or a related qualification at (NQF7).
• Eight (8) years’ relevant experience.
• Knowledge and experience of engineering, Marine Mining, Processing, Geophysical Tool Development and / or experience in the systematic development of products and systems from concept to evaluation.
• Experience in simulation, CFD, CAD, DEM or geophysical modelling including expert use of MS Excel or other packages for simulation and modelling where appropriate.

THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES ARE KEY FOR THIS POSITION:

• Computer applications - Ms Office
• Business development skills
• Entrepreneurial and negotiation skills
• Research and development principles
• Planning, Organising and Coordinating skills
• Leadership and relationship management skills
• Stakeholder management and working with diverse people
• Proven track record of implemented R&D initiatives.

Preference will be given to Namibian citizens and designated persons as prescribed by the Namibian Affirmative Action Act.

Please submit a comprehensive CV with proof of qualifications and experience by following the application and registration process via the Company website: www.debmarinenamibia.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and shall be subjected to further assessment and screening.

CLOSING: 24 OCTOBER 2025