Mining Application Engineer — Field Studies & Training

Barloworld Equipment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining equipment company in Gauteng is seeking a skilled professional with a diploma or higher in mechanical or mining engineering. The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of hands-on experience in mining operations, particularly in roles involving heavy equipment operation and fleet management. Responsibilities include conducting machine application studies, performing site assessments, and supporting the tender process through detailed documentation. Proficiency in MS Office and specific cat software is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in mining operations or related roles.
• Competence in using telematics and payload monitoring tools.
• Ability to travel frequently to remote sites for assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct machine application studies to ensure optimal equipment use.
• Perform site assessments and compile comprehensive reports.
• Support the tender process with necessary information.

Skills

Hands-on experience in mining operations

Data interpretation

Technical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Analytical bias

Relationship building

Education

Diploma / B Tech / B. Engineering (Mechanical or Mining)

Tools

MS Office

Cat software (VST; CatSim; Cat ET)

Job description

A leading mining equipment company in Gauteng is seeking a skilled professional with a diploma or higher in mechanical or mining engineering. The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of hands-on experience in mining operations, particularly in roles involving heavy equipment operation and fleet management. Responsibilities include conducting machine application studies, performing site assessments, and supporting the tender process through detailed documentation. Proficiency in MS Office and specific cat software is required.