Mechanical Engineer

Takraf-Gmbh; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Hybrid working arrangements

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Global team with inclusive culture

Job summary

TAKRAF Group in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead bulk materials handling projects from concept through commissioning. You will review client requirements, perform design calculations, and provide technical leadership to optimize conveyor performance, safety and cost.

Responsibilities include supporting tendering, preparing equipment specs, vendor evaluation, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Pr. Eng. or EIT status in progress.
• Minimum 4 years in mechanical engineering with conveyors and bulk materials handling.
• Experience with conveyor design calculations and applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead review of client requirements, specs, and risks during tendering and execution.
• Perform engineering calculations and conveyor system designs for bulk handling.
• Provide technical leadership to improve performance, safety, and cost.
• Support tendering with cost input, sizing, and bid submissions.
• Develop equipment specs, data sheets, and vendor evaluation documentation.
• Ensure QA, governance, and compliance across deliverables and drawings.
• Support lifecycle activities: fabrication, commissioning, troubleshooting, handover.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.

Skills

Conveyor design

Bulk materials handling

Project execution

Tendering

Vendor management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Pr. Eng. or EIT status in progress

Tools

Sidewinder

Helix

Belt Analyst

DEM applications

AI-enabled design tools

Job description

Join TAKRAF Group where your impact reaches beyond borders. Build your future with a company that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous growth to help shape a sustainable future.We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who is responsible for leading engineering, design, technical evaluation, and execution of bulk materials handling projects, from concept development through commissioning.YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESLead the review, interpretation, and evaluation of client requirements, project specifications, technical scope, and associated engineering, commercial, operational, and safety risks during tendering and project execution.Perform and verify detailed engineering calculations, conveyor system designs, and bulk materials handling solutions, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, client specifications, and engineering best practices.Provide technical leadership in resolving complex engineering challenges, optimizing conveyor performance, reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness through innovative and value-engineered solutions.Support tendering, estimating, and project teams by providing technical input for cost estimation, equipment sizing, design validation, pricing, and bid submissions.Develop technical data sheets, equipment specifications, and procurement documentation, while evaluating vendor proposals and supporting technical bid adjudication and supplier selection.Ensure engineering governance, quality assurance, and technical compliance by reviewing, approving, and validating engineering deliverables, drawings, vendor documentation, and design outputs.Provide engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, including fabrication, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, performance verification, and project handover activities.Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers, promoting technical excellence, innovation, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary project teams.YOUR PROFILEBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with ECSA Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) status progressing toward professional registration.Minimum 4 years' experience in mechanical engineering, including conveyor systems, machine design, bulk materials handling, tendering, project execution, and commissioning.Strong technical competence in conveyor design, engineering calculations, design validation, material flow design, equipment specification development, and applicable engineering standards and codes.Proficiency in engineering and simulation software such as Sidewinder, Helix, Belt Analyst, DEM applications, and AI-enabled design and engineering tools.Demonstrated commercial awareness, cost optimization capability, technical bid evaluation expertise, vendor management experience, and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.YOUR BENEFITSCompetitive remuneration and benefits.Hybrid working arrangements between office and home.Professional growth and development opportunities.Supportive and collaborative working environment.Workplace where contribution is valued.Joining #TeamTAKRAF means becoming part of a global, multicultural team that values safety, integrity, collaboration and innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect, has equal opportunities and can contribute to their full potential. Our employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience and business needs.If you are excited about this opportunity, apply now and join #TeamTAKRAF to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future with us.