Material Handling Design Lead

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Trs Staffing Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Lead Material Handling Design based in Johannesburg to provide technical leadership for bulk material handling systems on large mining and industrial projects.

The role requires coordinating design work across mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, and controls teams, reviewing 2D/3D deliverables, and ensuring safety and standards compliance. Strong leadership and stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in bulk material handling design within mining, minerals processing, ports, terminals, or heavy industrial projects.
• Proven experience leading design teams on large multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate material handling design activities across all project phases.
• Develop and review designs for conveyor systems, transfer stations, stockyards, crushers, feeders, bins, chutes, and related infrastructure.
• Manage and mentor designers and drafting teams.
• Coordinate closely with Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Electrical, Controls, and Construction disciplines.
• Review and approve 2D drawings, 3D models, layouts, and material handling deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary model reviews.
• Support project estimating, planning, scheduling, procurement, and construction activities.
• Review vendor documentation and integrate supplier information into project designs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Design

Tools

Smart 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Navisworks

Hexagon Smart Review

3D modelling

Job description

Our client is proud to design and build projects and careers. They are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in their personnel, and helps them develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you are invited to apply for this role.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Material Handling Design to provide technical leadership and oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of bulk material handling systems for large-scale mining and industrial projects. The role is based in Johannesburg.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate material handling design activities across all project phases.
• Develop and review designs for conveyor systems, transfer stations, stockyards, crushers, feeders, bins, chutes, and related infrastructure.
• Manage and mentor designers and drafting teams.
• Coordinate closely with Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Electrical, Controls, and Construction disciplines.
• Review and approve 2D drawings, 3D models, layouts, and material handling deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, client requirements, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary model reviews.
• Support project estimating, planning, scheduling, procurement, and construction activities.
• Review vendor documentation and integrate supplier information into project designs.

Qualifications And Skills Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Design, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in bulk material handling design within mining, minerals processing, ports, terminals, or heavy industrial projects.
• Proven experience leading design teams on large multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of conveyor systems, transfer chutes, crushing and screening plants, stockpile systems, and materials handling equipment.
• Experience working within EPCM/EPC project environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Skills

Experience with:

• Smart 3D (S3D)
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• Navisworks
• Hexagon Smart Review
• 3D modelling and materials handling design systems

Strong understanding of:

• Bulk materials handling systems
• Conveyor and transfer point design
• Industrial plant layouts
• Design reviews and constructability principles
• Engineering codes, standards, and safety requirements

Preferred Experience

• Mining and Minerals Processing Projects
• Brownfield and Greenfield Developments
• Large Industrial Facilities
• Global Project Delivery Environments
• Construction and Site Support Activities