PAT Specialist (Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA)

Hatch
Hatch

Johannesburg, South Africa

Posted on Jul 24, 2026

Requisition ID: 100650

Job Category: Administration/Support; Information Technology; Project Management

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change.

Hatch is seeking a highly motivated Project Automation Technology (PAT) Specialist to support the deployment, configuration, integration, and optimization of our engineering design technology ecosystem. In this role, you will work closely with project teams to ensure data quality, consistency, and efficient digital project delivery across multidisciplinary engineering projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in configuring and maintaining engineering design systems, driving automation initiatives, supporting users, and implementing innovative digital solutions that enhance project execution and information management.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Setup

  • Support the identification and customization of engineering design tools to meet project-specific requirements.
  • Assess, pilot, and implement automation and mass data handling opportunities across engineering systems.
  • Configure and maintain design tools in alignment with engineering standards, asset tagging requirements, document numbering conventions, GIS requirements, ICBS structures, and project classification systems.
  • Develop and deliver onboarding, training, and user support materials related to design tool processes and procedures.
  • Establish and manage design tool templates, managed workspaces, seed files, and object libraries.

Execution & Support

  • Provide and coordinate technical support for engineering design tools.
  • Coordinate design file conversion and language translation processes in accordance with project requirements.
  • Manage system access, user permissions, and security configurations.
  • Ensure engineering design tools support project delivery requirements and maintain data integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

Close-Out & Continuous Improvement

  • Support the archiving, handover, and close-out of project design files and data.
  • Assist with the completion and transition of project information within Hatch design systems.
  • Promote continuous improvement initiatives and digital project delivery best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
  • 5-10 years of Information Technology experience, preferably within an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) environment.
  • Strong knowledge of automation, data modelling, systems integration, validation, and verification.
  • Advanced proficiency with Bentley MicroStation or Autodesk AutoCAD.
  • Experience with one or more of the following:
    • Bentley OpenPlant Suite
    • AVEVA Plant Suite (E3D, Engineering, P&ID)
    • Hexagon Smart Suite (3D, Instruments, Electrical, P&ID)
    • Autodesk Plant 3D
  • Advanced knowledge of Windows operating systems and networking.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio.
  • Working knowledge of SQL Server administration and programming (SQL/MySQL), databases, and data structures.
  • Programming experience in one or more of the following:
    • .NET
    • VB/VBA
    • C#/C++
    • PowerShell
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Preferred

  • Software development experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure environments.
  • Knowledge of BIM principles, including ISO 19650 and ISO 15926.
  • Experience working on multidisciplinary engineering projects.
  • Expert-level MicroStation and AutoCAD capabilities.
  • Experience with APIs (RESTful/OpenAPI), Power BI, and Python.

Why join us?


What we offer you?

  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.


We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

In order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.

A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes another's personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person's personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the Hatch HR Processing Notice which can be accessed and viewed on the Hatch website: https://www.hatch.com/About-Us/Privacy-Statement-South-Africa, which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.

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