Business Development Process Engineer

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a senior engineering business development professional in Gauteng to lead technical BD activities and identify new market opportunities.

You will develop and present engineering solutions, proposals, and commercial strategies to clients, while driving process design and technical evaluations across projects from concept to commissioning. The role requires leadership of multidisciplinary teams and a focus on innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience within mining, mineral processing, OEM, or engineering project environments.
• Strong exposure to hydrometallurgy, comminution, flotation, beneficiation, thickening, filtration, or tailings handling.
• Experience with process simulation tools such as METSIM, HSC Chemistry, ASPEN Plus, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated success in business development, technical sales, or client-facing engineering roles.
• Leadership experience with the ability to inspire high-performing teams.
• A commercially minded engineer who can translate technical capability into business success.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical business development activities and identify new market opportunities.
• Develop and present engineering solutions, proposals, and commercial strategies to clients.
• Drive process design activities including mass and energy balances, process flow diagrams, and technical evaluations.
• Support projects throughout the lifecycle, from concept development and tender stages to commissioning and performance optimisation.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders across the mining and processing industries.
• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams while mentoring and developing engineering talent.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and best-practice engineering standards.

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Client-facing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

ASPEN Plus

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead technical business development activities and identify new market opportunities.


• Develop and present engineering solutions, proposals, and commercial strategies to clients.


• Drive process design activities including mass and energy balances, process flow diagrams, and technical evaluations.


• Support projects throughout the lifecycle, from concept development and tender stages to commissioning and performance optimisation.


• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders across the mining and processing industries.


• Lead multidisciplinary technical teams while mentoring and developing engineering talent.


• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and best-practice engineering standards.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline.


• Proven experience within mining, mineral processing, OEM, or engineering project environments.


• Strong exposure to hydrometallurgy, comminution, flotation, beneficiation, thickening, filtration, or tailings handling.


• Experience with process simulation tools such as METSIM, HSC Chemistry, ASPEN Plus, or similar platforms.


• Demonstrated success in business development, technical sales, or client-facing engineering roles.


• Leadership experience with the ability to inspire high-performing teams.


• A commercially minded engineer who can translate technical capability into business success.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This isn't a traditional engineering role.

It's a position for someone who wants to influence business strategy, shape industry-leading solutions, engage with executive decision-makers, and leave a lasting impact on major capital projects. You'll have the autonomy to drive growth, the platform to showcase your expertise, and the opportunity to work on complex engineering challenges that truly matter.

If you're ready to move beyond technical delivery and become a strategic driver of business success, we'd like to hear from you.

If you have not had any response within 14 days of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.