Requisition ID: 93992
Job Category: Engineering
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.


Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.


Hatch is on the lookout for a Senior Designer within the Bulk Materials Handling (BMH) space to join our growing team in Greenstone Hill, Johannesburg.


The successful incumbent will have experience in both the 2D and 3D CAD environment and will be familiar with typical bulk material handling equipment and plant layouts. Furthermore, they must have superb knowledge of different material types and their behaviour in different conditions is essential for plant and equipment design.


Key responsibilities include:

• Production of accurate engineering drawings for the external manufacture and procurement of equipment
• Responsibility for safe design, quality, time and costs on assigned tasks using established company systems and procedure
• Preparing conceptual layouts for use in plant development, plant and equipment upgrades and modifications as required by customers
• Creating 3D CAD models
• Preparing Engineering drawings, creating or updating bills of materials
• Participating in projects to modify and upgrade plant and equipment or to develop new plants.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• A combination of educational and experience background is essential. N6 or T3 is preferred
• Experience in the design of BMH equipment in the port terminal, mining and mineral processing fields is important
• 2D and 3D drafting experience using 3D CAD software (Micro Station)
• Ten years of drafting and design experience in the BMH field
• The incumbent needs to be conversant with technologies used in the bulk material handling industry
• Basic knowledge of materials and material flow, conveyors, bin, hopper and chute design, stockyard machines, rail tipplers, rail and road out loading stations and shiploading
• Knowledge and experience of manufacturing processes

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you:

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.


We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.
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