Material Handling Design Engineer (Contract) – Johannesburg

Able Too Work; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Able Too Work in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Material Handling Designer to produce detailed layouts and engineering drawings for material handling systems in mining and metals processing projects.

The role requires strong design software skills (SmartPlant, S3D, AutoCAD), the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team, and a proven record of delivering compliant drawings on time.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualifications in mechanical engineering design, drafting or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in material handling design within the engineering, mining or minerals processing industry.
• Strong knowledge of material handling systems, equipment and layouts.
• Experience producing engineering drawings and design documentation.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering standards.
• Excellent communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce detailed material handling design layouts and engineering drawings.
• Design material handling systems and associated equipment.
• Prepare general arrangements, equipment layouts, sections and detailed drawings.
• Interpret engineering specifications, design criteria and technical documentation.
• Coordinate design activities with other engineering standards and project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and resolve technical design issues.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards and project requirements.
• Support construction and project teams with technical design information.

Skills

Mechanical design

Draughting

Independent work

Team coordination

Education

Mechanical engineering design/drafting qualification

Tools

SmartPlant

AutoCAD

S3D

2D/3D design software

Job description

Able Too Work in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Material Handling Designer to produce detailed layouts and engineering drawings for material handling systems in mining and metals processing projects.

The role requires strong design software skills (SmartPlant, S3D, AutoCAD), the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team, and a proven record of delivering compliant drawings on time.