What You'll Be Doing
- Design and develop mechanical equipment and systems for mining and mineral processing applications.
- Produce high-quality 3D models, detailed manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation.
- Participate in the design of bulk materials handling and mineral processing equipment.
- Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing, and design verification activities.
- Assist with plant layouts, mechanical system integration, and equipment optimization.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers, and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support commissioning activities and provide technical solutions to site-related challenges.
- Ensure designs comply with industry standards, project specifications, and quality requirements.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes and design methodologies.
What We're Looking For
- BEng Mechanical Engineering degree.
- Minimum 3 years' post-graduate experience within the mining or mineral processing industry.
- Proven mechanical design experience in industrial, processing plant, or bulk materials handling environments.
- Strong CAD design capabilities.
- Experience with engineering calculations, equipment design, and technical problem-solving.
- Understanding of manufacturing methods, materials selection, and mechanical engineering principles.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience That Will Set You Apart
- Mineral processing plant design.
- Conveyors, chutes, hoppers, tanks, and pumping systems.
- Bulk materials handling equipment.
- Mechanical plant layouts and piping systems.
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- EPCM, consulting engineering, or project engineering environments.
The Type of Engineer Who Succeeds Here
You are more than a designer.
You are the engineer who sees a bottleneck and immediately starts thinking about how to eliminate it.
You understand that great engineering is not only about calculations and drawings—it is about creating solutions that improve production, increase reliability, and deliver measurable value to clients.
You enjoy taking ownership of challenges, working alongside experienced professionals, and seeing your ideas become reality in operational mining and mineral processing environments.
If you are looking for an opportunity where your technical expertise will directly influence the success of large-scale industrial projects, this role is for you.
To apply for this opportunity, please send your CV to
wgouws@networkrecruitment.co.zaShould you not receive feedback within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.