Durban Mineral Processing Engineer: Optimize Plants

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mineral Processing Engineer to join our client’s Durban operations. You will design, operate, and optimize crushing, grinding, flotation, and leaching circuits while coordinating with metallurgical and operations teams to maximize yield and minimize costs.

You will conduct metallurgical test work, analyze results, and implement improvements to raise recovery rates and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years of hands-on mineral processing experience, preferably in base or precious metals.
• Strong understanding of physiochemical principles, solid-liquid separation, and hydrometallurgy.
• Proficiency with process simulation software (METSIM, HSC Chemistry) and data analysis tools.
• Experience in process troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, operate, and optimize mineral processing plants, including crushing, grinding, flotation, and leaching circuits.
• Conduct metallurgical test work, analyze results, and implement process improvements to increase recovery rates.
• Monitor process performance using key metrics and troubleshoot operational issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Develop and implement process control strategies to ensure consistent product quality and operational stability.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to evaluate and implement new processing technologies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations within the processing plant.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing / Metallurgical / Chemical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Mineral Processing Engineer to join our client’s Durban operations. You will design, operate, and optimize crushing, grinding, flotation, and leaching circuits while coordinating with metallurgical and operations teams to maximize yield and minimize costs.

You will conduct metallurgical test work, analyze results, and implement improvements to raise recovery rates and product quality.