Material Handling Systems Designer

African American Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Part time

Job summary

African American Talent is seeking an experienced Material Handling Designer to produce high-quality material handling designs and engineering drawings in line with project specifications. The role is based in Johannesburg and falls under a contract arrangement.

The ideal candidate will create layouts, select equipment, and ensure compliance with engineering standards while supporting project teams with technical design information.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualifications in mechanical engineering design or a 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

Material handling design

Engineering drawings

2D/3D design

AutoCAD

SmartPlant

S3D

Education

Mechanical Engineering design

Tools

AutoCAD

SmartPlant

S3D

Job description

African American Talent is seeking an experienced Material Handling Designer to produce high-quality material handling designs and engineering drawings in line with project specifications. The role is based in Johannesburg and falls under a contract arrangement.

The ideal candidate will create layouts, select equipment, and ensure compliance with engineering standards while supporting project teams with technical design information.