Senior Designer - Mechanical (Underground Hard Rock Mining)

AECOM • Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa • Posted June 13, 2026

Location Centurion, Gauteng
Job Type full-time
Category Drafters, Engineering Technicians, and Mapping Technicians
Posted June 13, 2026
Job Description

Here is what you will be doing: 

The Senior Mechanical Designer will lead the mechanical design of underground hard rock mining systems and infrastructure. The role covers the full design lifecycle from concept through to detailed design and construction support, with a focus on crushing, conveying, fixed plant systems and associated underground infrastructure. 

  • Lead mechanical design of underground hard rock mining systems including crushers, conveyors, ore passes, fixed plant and underground infrastructure. 
  • Lead the development of detailed mechanical design drawings, models and documentation using AutoCAD and Navisworks. 
  • Support coordination of ventilation-on-demand (VOD) systems, fans, ducting and associated mechanical infrastructure where required (prior exposure advantageous). 
  • Prepare mechanical design calculations, equipment selection documents, specifications ...

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