Jobs at Bradken

Design and improve mechanical products for mineral processing and material handling. Produce 3D models, detailed drawings, and manufacturing documentation; perform design calculations, analysis and simulations; support manufacturing, installations and customer-site investigations; coordinate design release and engineering standards; and capture product IP.

One-year apprenticeship at Bradken Merlimau providing hands-on training in moulding, dressing, heat treatment, and melting for recent TVET diploma holders. Participants will gain practical shop-floor manufacturing skills, complete assessments and pre-employment medical checks, and work within a safety-focused, supportive environment.

The role involves conducting market research, building client relationships, collaborating globally, and crafting sales proposals in the mining industry.

The Manufacturing Cost Accountant is responsible for cost reporting, variance analysis, and financial decision-making in a manufacturing environment, focusing on accuracy in product costing and process improvements.

Perform fabrication and welding (GMAW, FCAW), read technical drawings, ensure tolerances and quality (ISO9001), assist maintenance, mentor apprentices, operate forklifts and profile cutting equipment, and follow safety and environmental procedures.

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The After-Hours Supervisor manages on-site production during shifts, ensuring safety, efficiency, and adherence to quality standards while leading cross-functional teams.

Manage and grow mineral processing sales across South Africa and nearby markets. Build customer relationships through site visits and technical engagement, develop regional sales plans, identify new opportunities, coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver engineered wear solutions, maintain Salesforce CRM pipeline and forecasts, lead commercial negotiations, monitor market and competitor activity, and own regional budgets and profitability.

Hands-on warehouse role responsible for receiving, storing, picking, packing and dispatching orders. Operate forklifts, manage inventory records, complete shipping documentation, assist with stocktakes, and maintain a safe, organised work area.

Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly Australian payrolls; manage employee changes, benefits, deductions, leave and terminations; support time and attendance; ensure compliance with awards, tax and superannuation; reconcile payrolls, resolve discrepancies, maintain confidential records, and support payroll process improvements.

Plan, schedule and monitor production via the Master Production Schedule (MPS). Coordinate short- and medium-term capacity and materials planning, manage customer orders and delivery performance, collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Sales and Supply Chain, maintain MRP/ERP and planning data, produce operational reports, and drive continuous improvement to ensure safe, efficient on-time manufacturing.

Design and develop fixed-plant mining equipment and wear products using 3D modelling, reverse engineering, simulation, and PLM. Produce drawings, BOMs, support manufacturing, site inspections, and continuous improvement across product lifecycle.

Provide hands-on, customer-facing technical support for mining products (buckets, G.E.T., crawler systems). Support field evaluations, warranty analysis, product design/customisation, reverse engineering, CAD/FEA modelling, and cross-functional collaboration to improve product performance and deliver solutions to customers.

The Project Coordinator will deliver condition monitoring and inspection services, conduct inspections, gather data, and provide reports to support operational decisions. The role demands strong communication and collaboration to translate findings into actionable insights and continuously improve processes.

The Design Engineer will develop, improve, and customize mining equipment, focusing on Crawler Systems. Responsibilities include 3D modeling, drafting, product analysis, and collaboration with manufacturing teams.

Lead regional sales growth for mining and processing products: develop and execute sales strategies, grow market share, manage key customer relationships and strategic supply agreements, own regional budgets and forecasts (Salesforce), collaborate with operations, and potentially coach and lead account managers.

The Design Engineer will develop engineered solutions, conduct engineering activities, support product improvements, and maintain product data while collaborating across teams.

The Senior Design Engineer designs and improves mineral processing products, supports manufacturing and sales, and provides technical customer support while ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Lead and improve the global Process Hazard Review framework, conduct consequence modeling, govern Management of Change activities and build process safety capability across global manufacturing operations.

Design and develop gauges and checking fixtures for mill liners and fixed plant. Perform solid modelling, detailed drafting, GD&T interpretation, tolerance studies, simulation, reverse engineering, technical reporting, PLM/BOM management, and support manufacturing and customers on inspection and measurement issues.