Bulk Materials Handling Engineer — Conveyor & Plant Design

Mventech; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Mventech Group in Centurion, South Africa, seeks an Engineer - Bulk Materials Handling to design, optimise conveyors, stockpiles, and related systems across mining sites. You will translate process requirements into reliable, safe plant layouts and contribute to project design reviews.

You will collaborate with structural, mechanical and civil teams, perform capacity calculations, review drawings, and support procurement and commissioning to ensure on-site performance and reduced downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in mechanical or mining engineering (BEng or BSc Eng).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in bulk materials handling design within mining/minerals processing.
• Experience on mining projects, including underground operations.
• Knowledge of conveyor design principles and materials handling standards.
• Proficiency in engineering design and simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Design bulk materials handling systems (conveyors, transfer chutes, crushers, screens, stockpiles).
• Perform materials handling calculations for capacity, throughput and sizing.
• Prepare and review drawings, specs and reports for bulk handling infra.
• Evaluate material flow and impact on chute design.
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, and civil disciplines for integrated design solutions.
• Support procurement via technical evaluation of equipment tenders.
• Provide input during construction and commissioning to resolve field queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve reliability, reduce spillage and downtime.

Skills

Conveyor design

Materials handling calculations

Engineering design software

Project collaboration

Technical evaluation

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or BSc Eng in mechanical or mining engineering

Tools

Discrete Element Modelling (DEM)

CAD/CAx software

Job description

Mventech Group in Centurion, South Africa, seeks an Engineer - Bulk Materials Handling to design, optimise conveyors, stockpiles, and related systems across mining sites. You will translate process requirements into reliable, safe plant layouts and contribute to project design reviews.

You will collaborate with structural, mechanical and civil teams, perform capacity calculations, review drawings, and support procurement and commissioning to ensure on-site performance and reduced downtime.