Chemical Process Engineer – Mining & Minerals (Hybrid)

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for a hybrid role in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will optimize hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes and contribute to new plant design, balancing site presence with remote analysis.

The role requires a strong background in mineral processing, including flotation, leaching, precipitation, and refining, with at least four years in mining/process engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of process engineering experience in mining/mineral processing.
• Strong understanding of mineral processing unit operations (flotation, leaching, precipitation, refining).
• Experience with process simulation software (HSC Chemistry, METSIM) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Optimize mineral processing circuits to improve metal recovery and reduce costs.
• Develop process models and simulations for modifications.
• Design and commission new process equipment and unit operations.
• Conduct pilot plant trials and scale-up studies.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze metallurgical accounting data and plant performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Collaborate with metallurgists, geologists, and operations staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelors in Chemical or Metallurgical Eng

Tools

HSC Chemistry

METSIM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Chemical Process Engineer for a hybrid role in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will optimize hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes and contribute to new plant design, balancing site presence with remote analysis.

The role requires a strong background in mineral processing, including flotation, leaching, precipitation, and refining, with at least four years in mining/process engineering.