Senior Material Handling Design Engineer

Native American Talent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Native American Talent in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Material Handling Designer to produce high-quality designs and drawings for mining and minerals projects. The role focuses on creating layouts, equipment specifications and detailed drawings in line with project standards.

The candidate will interpret technical documents, coordinate with engineers, and support construction teams with critical design information to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification in mechanical engineering design or drafting.
• Extensive experience in material handling design in mining or minerals processing.
• 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 drawings.
• Design material handling systems and associated equipment.
• Prepare general arrangements, equipment layouts, sections and detailed drawings.
• Interpret engineering specifications and design criteria.
• Coordinate design activities with project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure designs meet engineering standards and project requirements.
• Support construction teams with technical design information.

Skills

Material handling design

Engineering design

Drafting

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical engineering design

Tools

SmartPlant

S3D

AutoCad

Job description

Native American Talent in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Material Handling Designer to produce high-quality designs and drawings for mining and minerals projects. The role focuses on creating layouts, equipment specifications and detailed drawings in line with project standards.

The candidate will interpret technical documents, coordinate with engineers, and support construction teams with critical design information to ensure successful project delivery.