Description
WSP is seeking an Expert Bulk Materials Handling Engineer to be based in Limpopo, for a 1–2 year fixed-term contract.
The successful candidate will provide specialist project engineering and technical oversight for major coal, ash disposal and bulk materials handling projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert project engineering and technical oversight for ash disposal facilities, coal facilities and bulk materials handling works.
- Review project, tender and technical construction package documentation before tendering and throughout project execution.
- Assess construction and interface requirements for conveyors, transfer houses, pump stations, pipelines and mechanical installations.
- Provide specialist oversight of ash disposal areas, pollution control dams, clean water dams and drainage systems.
- Advise on coal stockyards, stackers, reclaimers, conveying systems and emergency ash or coal stacking requirements.
- Support construction, commissioning, testing, operational readiness and sectional or full handover.
- Engage with clients, suppliers, contractors, end users and multidisciplinary project stakeholders.
- Resolve technical issues affecting project delivery and commercial performance.
- Prepare expert reports, performance dashboards, assessments and completion-readiness documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
- BSc in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 15 years’ experience in a senior coal, ash or bulk materials handling position.
- ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or equivalent.
What You Will Bring
- Extensive project construction or project engineering management experience in a large, mega or complex organisation, preferably within utilities or infrastructure.
- Advanced knowledge of coal and ash systems, conveyors, stackers, reclaimers, stockyards, pipelines and pump stations.
- Strong technical review, risk management, problem-solving and issue-resolution capability.
- Excellent stakeholder, supplier and contractor engagement skills.
- Strong technical reporting and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs within time and budget constraints.
- Willingness to travel to power stations, project sites and office locations as required.