Belt Conveyor Design Specialist

Network Finance; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop and optimise conveyor systems for mining and bulk materials handling in South Africa. You will manage design through to manufacturing, installation and commissioning, with emphasis on belt conveyors and related equipment.

The role requires hands-on experience with conveyor design calculations, SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and the ability to liaise with clients, suppliers and site personnel. Travel to mine sites will be required.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in design of belt conveyor systems.
• Proven experience with conveyor design calculations.
• Experience in mining/minerals processing or bulk materials handling.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks/AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop belt conveyor systems for mining and bulk materials handling.
• Perform conveyor design calculations (belt tensions, power, width, speed, drive sizing, take-up).
• Develop layouts, general arrangements and detailed drawings.
• Specify components and equipment and prepare BOMs.
• Provide technical support during manufacturing, installation and commissioning.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and site personnel throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Belt conveyor design

Bulk materials handling

SolidWorks / AutoCAD

Conveyor design calculations

Interpreting drawings

Education

BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, develop and optimise conveyor systems for mining and bulk materials handling in South Africa. You will manage design through to manufacturing, installation and commissioning, with emphasis on belt conveyors and related equipment.

The role requires hands-on experience with conveyor design calculations, SolidWorks or AutoCAD, and the ability to liaise with clients, suppliers and site personnel. Travel to mine sites will be required.