Expert Bulk Materials Handling Engineer (1–2 Year Contract)

Polokwane, South AfricaFull-timeExecutiveOn-sitePosted 9 Nov 2026

Job Overview

Tumaini Consulting's client is seeking an accomplished Expert Bulk Materials Handling Engineer for a 1–2 year fixed-term contract in Limpopo. This senior opportunity suits a technically experienced professional with extensive expertise in coal facilities, ash disposal systems and large-scale bulk materials handling projects (listing indicates c. R1.5m per annum).

The engineer provides specialist engineering oversight throughout the project lifecycle – from tender and specification reviews through construction, commissioning, testing and operational readiness to final handover – across conveyors, transfer houses, stackers, reclaimers, stockyards, pipelines, pump stations, ash disposal facilities and pollution control dams.

Key Responsibilities

Provide specialist project engineering and technical oversight for coal facilities, ash disposal areas and bulk materials handling infrastructure
Review tender documentation, technical specifications, construction packages and project deliverables
Assess construction requirements and interfaces for conveyors, pump stations, pipelines, transfer houses and mechanical installations
Oversee technical aspects of ash disposal facilities, pollution control dams, clean water dams and drainage infrastructure
Provide expert input on coal stockyards, stackers, reclaimers, conveying systems and emergency ash or coal stacking arrangements
Support construction, commissioning, testing, operational readiness and final project handover
Engage with clients, suppliers, contractors, end users and multidisciplinary teams
Identify and resolve technical issues affecting project performance, programme or commercial outcomes
Prepare technical assessments, expert reports, performance dashboards and completion-readiness documentation

Required Qualifications

BSc Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
ECSA registration as Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or equivalent
At least 15 years of senior-level experience in coal, ash disposal or bulk materials handling
Extensive project engineering, construction management or technical oversight experience in large, complex organisations
Advanced knowledge of conveyors, transfer houses, stackers, reclaimers, stockyards, pipelines and pump stations
Strong technical reporting, communication and stakeholder skills; willingness to travel to sites and power stations

Skills & Requirements

Bulk Materials HandlingCoal HandlingAsh DisposalConveyor SystemsPr EngMechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringProject EngineeringConstruction ManagementCommissioningTechnical ReviewsRisk ManagementStakeholder Management