GIBB is a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm based in South Africa with 67% Black ownership. The firm has a strong African orientation with a wide geographical footprint on the continent.
The firm has been operating since 1956 and has proven capabilities in delivering world-class projects of any magnitude. GIBB prides ...
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Engineering delivery: Produce and review BMH and mechanical designs, calculations, specifications, datasheets, equipment schedules, and drawings to the required stage-gate maturity.
Project lifecycle support: Contribute to conceptual studies, design verification, detailed design, and execution support with clear traceability from requirements to deliverables.
Tendering and procurement support: Prepare scope documentation and tender packs, support technical clarifications and adjudications, and ensure requirements are technically complete and commercially defensible.
Interface and stakeholder coordination: Manage technical interfaces across disciplines, contractors, and client representatives to reduce rework and protect programme.
Quality, compliance and safety: Apply statutory requirements and applicable standards, execute work under controlled document management, and ensure designs are substantiated and auditable.
Reporting and controls: Provide accurate progress reporting, support schedule updates, maintain risk and decision registers, and work within allocated budgets and change control.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
BEng or BSc (Mechanical Engineering) or BTech (Mechanical Engineering).
ECSA Candidate Engineer registration, with a clear plan towards professional registration.
Formal belt conveyor training such as Conveyor Manufacturing Association - Diploma in the Design and Operation of Belt Conveyors is advantageous.
Experience
Minimum 4 years relevant consulting experience in bulk materials handling and mechanical engineering, preferably in mining and port environments.
Ability to contribute to proposals, technical presentations, and client engagement.
Demonstrated delivery of front-end study work and design work from conceptual to detailed design.
Conveyor design and verification exposure, including preparation and review of mechanical datasheets, equipment schedules, and bills of quantities.
Experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams and managing technical interfaces.
Site exposure including inspections, condition assessments, and execution support during manufacturing, construction, or commissioning when required.