Lead Materials Handling Engineer

SENET is seeking an experienced Lead
Materials Handling, Conveyors & Bulk Solids Engineer to support the delivery of complex mining and minerals processing projects. The role is responsible for the engineering design, review, and execution of materials handling systems including conveyors, bulk solids handling, stockyards, and associated equipment across all project phases.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, cost-effective, and technically sound solutions aligned with SENET’s engineering standards and client requirements.

• Design and engineer materials handling systems including:
• Overland and in-plant conveyor systems
• Transfer stations, chutes, feeders, bins, hoppers, and stockyards
• Bulk solids handling equipment and layouts
• Chute and rock flow DEM’s
• Perform calculations and sizing for conveyors, drives, belt selection, power requirements, and material flow
• Develop and review:
• Layout drawings and general arrangements
• Equipment datasheets and technical specifications
• Mechanical design philosophies and scopes of work

• Support projects across study, pre-feasibility, feasibility, basic engineering, and detailed design phases
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, HAZIDs, and constructability reviews
• Assist with cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments related to materials handling scopes
• Support site activities where required, including inspections, commissioning, and troubleshooting

• Ensure designs comply with:
• SENET engineering standards and procedures
• Applicable international and local codes (ISO, DIN, CEMA, SANS, etc.)
• Client specifications and safety requirements
• Promote safe design principles and sustainability considerations
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients in a professional and solutions-driven manner

Qualifications

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Professional registration (ECSA – PrEng / Pr Tech Eng )

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in materials handling, conveyors, and bulk solids engineering
• Proven experience within the mining and minerals processing environment
• Experience working on EPCM / EPC projects is strongly preferred

• Medically fit and willing to travel locally and internationally.
• Familiarity with SENET’s procedures, BTDs, and intranet documentation.
• Flexibility to assist across departments as required.

Core Expertise

• Conveyor systems (belt conveyors, overland conveyors, feeders)
• Bulk solids flow, chute design, and transfer systems
• Stockyard and materials handling layouts
• Equipment selection and vendor engagement
• Multidisciplinary engineering integration

• Conveyor design software (Sidewinder)
• DEM’s (Rocky or Newton)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within project teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Adaptability to work across multiple projects and deadlines
• Alignment with SENET’s values of integrity, collaboration, and engineering excellence

At SENET, we engineer solutions that define the future of mining and minerals processing. You will be part of a high-performing, multidisciplinary team delivering world-class projects, with opportunities for professional growth, exposure to large-scale mining developments, and a culture that values people, safety, and innovation.