Expert Bulk Materials Handling Engineer

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. This is an opportunity for an accomplished engineering professional to contribute deep technical expertise across the full project lifecycle, from tender development and technical reviews through construction, commissioning, testing and handover.

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.

Why WSP?

At WSP, you will work alongside respected technical professionals on complex infrastructure projects that have a lasting impact. We value technical excellence, collaboration, diversity and the opportunity to shape sustainable solutions for our clients and communities.

If you are an experienced Bulk Materials Handling Engineer who meets the Expert-level requirements and is ready to contribute to major energy infrastructure projects, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV and supporting professional registration details through the designated WSP recruitment channel.