Material Handling Designer

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

Material Handling Designer

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Material Handling Designer

Job details

Posted

13 November 2026

Salary

ZAR Negotiable

Start date

12 November 2026

LocationWoodmead

Job type Contract

Discipline Oil Gas and Chemicals, Mining & Metals

Reference171080

Job Function Material Handler

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 Material Handling Designer to be responsible for producing high-quality material handling designs and engineering drawings in accordance with project specifications, applicable stards and design requirements. The role is based in Johannesburg .

Job 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.

Qualifications And Skills Requirements

• Relevant technical qualifications I mechanical Engineering design, draughting or an elated 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.

Advanced knowledge of:

• Proficiency in relevant engineering design and drafting software.
• Experience with 2D and 3D design applications.
• Experience with SmartPlant, S3D, AutoCad or other relevant design platforms.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.