14 Material Science jobs in South Africa

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WSP South Africa is looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer specialising in bulk materials handling who will function as a senior design engineer and project manager on bulk materials handling projects in South Africa and also able to support the international business as required.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of Engineers, Designers and other staff through completion of multiple simultaneous projects ranging from small to large with a wide range of complexities and requirements
• Project management and interfacing with other engineering disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects
• Provide technical input from initial assessment through technical and economic feasibility to design development and construction implementation to project close out
• Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors, regulatory authorities and technical agencies, and the public. This involves keeping the stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all project requirements and deliverables, and meet the project schedule
• Carry out investigations, surveys, design, engineering calculations and preparation of working drawings and estimates
• Review overall project design and suggest technical and design improvements
• Be responsible for the bulk materials handling design across various project
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates on project designs
• Keep up to date with industry advances, and be aware of policy and technical developments in this discipline
• Review technical submissions, assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project
• Assist with and/or conduct any other necessary aspects of a project that fall within the discipline of the role.
• Monitoring project construction and acceptance including site visits and commissioning supervision; and
• Ability to work in a team environment and must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Undertake and lead team to execute bulk materials handling engineering design tasks as part of project development
• As Team Leader, provide mentoring, assistance, encouragement and motivation to team members and junior engineers
• Proactively track and report workload management throughout the project

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience Required

• B Tech / BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Registration (PrEng/ Pr Tech Eng)
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in design engineering
• Strong understanding of materials handling principles and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Resources and Clients
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to senior management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
• Post graduate qualifications will be advantageous

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Strong technical skills
• Confidence in own abilities and decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Technical report writing
• Strong (proven) management and interpersonal skills
• Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies
• Self-motivated and a driver
• Strong (proven) track record of work-winning

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Job Info

• Job Identification 73368
• Locations Building 1, Maxwell Office Park, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685, ZA

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Key Role

WSP South Africa is looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer specialising in bulk materials handling who will function as a senior design engineer and project manager on bulk materials handling projects in South Africa and also able to support the international business as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of Engineers, Designers and other staff through completion of multiple simultaneous projects ranging from small to large with a wide range of complexities and requirements
• Project management and interfacing with other engineering disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects
• Provide technical input from initial assessment through technical and economic feasibility to design development and construction implementation to project close out
• Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors, regulatory authorities and technical agencies, and the public. This involves keeping the stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all project requirements and deliverables, and meet the project schedule
• Carry out investigations, surveys, design, engineering calculations and preparation of working drawings and estimates
• Review overall project design and suggest technical and design improvements
• Be responsible for the bulk materials handling design across various project
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates on project designs
• Keep up to date with industry advances, and be aware of policy and technical developments in this discipline
• Review technical submissions, assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project
• Assist with and/or conduct any other necessary aspects of a project that fall within the discipline of the role
• Monitoring project construction and acceptance including site visits and commissioning supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment and must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Undertake and lead team to execute bulk materials handling engineering design tasks as part of project development
• As Team Leader, provide mentoring, assistance, encouragement and motivation to team members and junior engineers
• Proactively track and report workload management throughout the project

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Qualifications and Experience

• B Tech / BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Registration (PrEng/ Pr Tech Eng)
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in design engineering
• Strong understanding of materials handling principles and equipment
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with Resources and Clients
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to senior management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
• Post graduate qualifications will be advantageous

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Strong technical skills
• Confidence in own abilities and decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Technical report writing
• Strong (proven) management and interpersonal skills
• Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies
• Self-motivated and a driver
• Strong (proven) track record of work-winning
• Strong project management skills

Additional Information What’s in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Professional Services

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Overview

WSP South Africa is looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer specialising in bulk materials handling who will function as a senior design engineer and project manager on bulk materials handling projects in South Africa and also able to support the international business as required.

Qualifications

• B Tech / BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Registration (PrEng/ Pr Tech Eng)
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in design engineering
• Strong understanding of materials handling principles and equipment
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience with Resources and Clients
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to senior management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
• Post graduate qualifications will be advantageous

Key Competencies and Generic Skills

• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Strong technical skills
• Confidence in own abilities and decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Technical report writing
• Strong (proven) management and interpersonal skills
• Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies
• Self-motivated and a driver
• Strong (proven) track record of work-winning
• Strong project management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of Engineers, Designers and other staff through completion of multiple simultaneous projects ranging from small to large with a wide range of complexities and requirements
• Project management and interfacing with other engineering disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects
• Provide technical input from initial assessment through technical and economic feasibility to design development and construction implementation to project close out
• Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors, regulatory authorities and technical agencies, and the public. This involves keeping the stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all project requirements and deliverables, and meet the project schedule
• Carry out investigations, surveys, design, engineering calculations and preparation of working drawings and estimates
• Review overall project design and suggest technical and design improvements
• Be responsible for the bulk materials handling design across various project
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates on project designs
• Keep up to date with industry advances, and be aware of policy and technical developments in this discipline
• Review technical submissions, assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project
• Assist with and/or conduct any other necessary aspects of a project that fall within the discipline of the role
• Monitoring project construction and acceptance including site visits and commissioning supervision
• Ability to work in a team environment and must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Undertake and lead team to execute bulk materials handling engineering design tasks as part of project development
• As Team Leader, provide mentoring, assistance, encouragement and motivation to team members and junior engineers
• Proactively track and report workload management throughout the project

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

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**Key Role**
WSP South Africa is looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer specialising in bulk materials handling who will function as a senior design engineer and project manager on bulk materials handling projects in South Africa and also able to support the international business as required.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead multi-disciplinary teams of Engineers, Designers and other staff through completion of multiple simultaneous projects ranging from small to large with a wide range of complexities and requirements
+ Project management and interfacing with other engineering disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects
+ Provide technical input from initial assessment through technical and economic feasibility to design development and construction implementation to project close out
+ Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors, regulatory authorities and technical agencies, and the public. This involves keeping the stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all project requirements and deliverables, and meet the project schedule
+ Carry out investigations, surveys, design, engineering calculations and preparation of working drawings and estimates
+ Review overall project design and suggest technical and design improvements
+ Be responsible for the bulk materials handling design across various project
+ Assist with the preparation of cost estimates on project designs
+ Keep up to date with industry advances, and be aware of policy and technical developments in this discipline
+ Review technical submissions, assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project
+ Assist with and/or conduct any other necessary aspects of a project that fall within the discipline of the role.
+ Monitoring project construction and acceptance including site visits and commissioning supervision; and
+ Ability to work in a team environment and must have excellent verbal and written skills
+ Undertake and lead team to execute bulk materials handling engineering design tasks as part of project development
+ As Team Leader, provide mentoring, assistance, encouragement and motivation to team members and junior engineers
+ Proactively track and report workload management throughout the project
**Health and Safety**
+ Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
+ Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
+ Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times
**Qualifications and Experience Required**
+ B Tech / BEng or BSc Mechnical Engineering
+ Professional Registration (PrEng/ Pr Tech Eng)
+ 5 - 8 years' experience in design engineering
+ Strong understanding of materials handling principles and equipment.
+ Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
+ Experience with Resources and Clients
+ Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
+ Familiarity reading drawings and specifications
+ Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to senior management
+ Exceptional interpersonal skills
+ Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
+ Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
+ Post graduate qualifications will be advantageous
**Key Competencies and Generic Skills**
+ Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
+ Strong technical skills
+ Confidence in own abilities and decision-making
+ Excellent verbal and written skills
+ Technical report writing
+ Strong (proven) management and interpersonal skills
+ Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies
+ Self-motivated and a driver
+ Strong (proven) track record of work-winning
+ Strong project management skills
**Additional Information**
**What's in it for you?**
What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP - we can!
WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important - be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.
Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

WSP South Africa is looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer specialising in bulk materials handling who will function as a senior design engineer and project manager on bulk materials handling projects in South Africa and also able to support the international business as required. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Lead multi-disciplinary teams of Engineers, Designers and other staff through completion of multiple simultaneous projects ranging from small to large with a wide range of complexities and requirements Project management and interfacing with other engineering disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects Provide technical input from initial assessment through technical and economic feasibility to design development and construction implementation to project close out Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors, regulatory authorities and technical agencies, and the public. This involves keeping the stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all project requirements and deliverables, and meet the project schedule Carry out investigations, surveys, design, engineering calculations and preparation of working drawings and estimates Review overall project design and suggest technical and design improvements Be responsible for the bulk materials handling design across various project Assist with the preparation of cost estimates on project designs Keep up to date with industry advances, and be aware of policy and technical developments in this discipline Review technical submissions, assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project Assist with and/or conduct any other necessary aspects of a project that fall within the discipline of the role. Monitoring project construction and acceptance including site visits and commissioning supervision; and Ability to work in a team environment and must have excellent verbal and written skills Undertake and lead team to execute bulk materials handling engineering design tasks as part of project development As Team Leader, provide mentoring, assistance, encouragement and motivation to team members and junior engineers Proactively track and report workload management throughout the project Health and Safety Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times Qualifications Qualifications and Experience Required B Tech / BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering Professional Registration (Pr Eng/ Pr Tech Eng) 5 - 8 years’ experience in design engineering Strong understanding of materials handling principles and equipment. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Experience with Resources and Clients Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Familiarity reading drawings and specifications Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to senior management Exceptional interpersonal skills Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change Post graduate qualifications will be advantageous Key Competencies and Generic Skills Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills Strong technical skills Confidence in own abilities and decision-making Excellent verbal and written skills Technical report writing Strong (proven) management and interpersonal skills Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies Self-motivated and a driver Strong (proven) track record of work-winning Additional Information What’s in it for you? What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can! WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Job Info Job Identification 73368 Locations Building 1, Maxwell Office Park, Midrand, Gauteng, 1685, ZA #J-18808-Ljbffr

Mine Engineering Manager ( Crushers, Processing & Materials Handling, Kempton Park, R130 ctc)

Responsibilities

• Lead & Design and development of all CRUSHING EQUIPMENT and systems
• Site visits
• Local & International travel

Qualifications

• Eng / B.SC Mechanical Engineering
• 8-10 years mechanical structural design exp
• 3 – 5 years design / lead engineering exp
• Exp CAD + 3d Modelling & drafting.
• Data management systems
• Valid Driver’s licence
• Own Transport

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Overview

Mine Engineering Manager ( Crushers, Processing & Materials Handling, Kempton Park, R130 ctc Neg on Exp

Responsibilities

• Lead & design and development of all CRUSHING EQUIPMENT and systems
• Site visits
• Local & International travel

Qualifications

• Eng / B.SC Mechanical Engineering
• 8-10 years mechanical structural design exp
• 3 – 5 years design / lead engineering exp
• Exp CAD + 3d Modelling & drafting.
• Data management systems
• Valid Driver’s licence
• Own Transport

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Job Overview

As Lead Data Science & DataOps Engineer, you will lead our Data Science and DataOps functions, driving technical excellence, strategic alignment, and innovation across projects, ensuring that best practices and processes are followed, and the quality of data science, data ops and dashboarding solutions are maintained. This role requires deep technical expertise in data science, AI/ML, and data engineering, alongside strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. You will ensure quality delivery, scalable architecture, and ethical use of data while building a high-performing team that supports Reach’s strategic priorities.

Key Focus Areas

1. Strategic & Technical Leadership

• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership across Data Science, AI/ML, and DataOps.
• Define and drive a roadmap aligned with organisational goals, with a focus on digital health, impact measurement, and large-scale behaviour change.
• Guide architectural decisions, assess technical risks, and ensure alignment with broader engineering goals.
• Play an active role in shaping Reach's technology strategy and contribute to organisation-wide KPIs.

2. AI/ML Research & Development

• Drive the design, development, and deployment of high-impact AI/ML models (e.g. LLMs, predictive modelling, NLP, recommendation engines).
• Explore and experiment with emerging technologies, algorithms, and tools to push the boundaries of innovation.
• Champion ethical, responsible AI - ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in model design and use.

3. DataOps & Infrastructure

• Oversee the design, development, and automation of scalable and secure data pipelines, workflows, and infrastructure.
• Implement data governance, privacy, and compliance standards across data and model operations.
• Collaborate with SRE, MERL and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of data workflows.

4. People Leadership & Team Growth

• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing team across Data Science, AI/ML, and DataOps disciplines
• Promote a culture of learning, knowledge sharing, and psychological safety.
• Support professional development and growth of individuals and the broader function.

5. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Impact

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including MERL, SxD, Engineering, and
• Implementation to ensure high-quality delivery and impact.
• Provide data-driven insights and support the development of monitoring tools for real-time evaluation.
• Support on technical input for proposals, concept notes, and partnership development.

6. Operational Excellence & Ways of Working

• Champion process improvements, AI/ML and DataOps practices, and reproducibility standards.
• Promote consistent adoption of best practices across all data and model development workflows.
• Take responsibility for risks, delivery timelines, and the quality of technical outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of AI/ML and data solutions, from ideation to deployment and monitoring.
• Design experiments, perform impact analyses, and contribute to data strategy for research and delivery teams.
• Drive continuous evaluation and improvement of models and pipelines.
• Manage team resourcing, performance, recruitment, and onboarding.
• Represent the team internally and externally through conferences, stakeholder engagements, and publications

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in a quantitative or technical field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics) or equivalent experience.
• Strong mathematical background and a proven track record in data science, data engineering, or AI/ML senior roles.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 7+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in a senior or leadership role.
• Strong expertise in data science, data engineering, and AI/ML development.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), DataOps and MLOps tools (CI/CD pipelines, model monitoring), and orchestration tools.
• Strong coding skills (Python, Bash, etc.) and experience with distributed computing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable:

• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and open-source contributions.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and ethical frameworks for AI.
  

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