Hybrid Industrial Process Engineer – Mining & Manufacturing

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Process Engineer for our Rustenburg-based client in the mining and manufacturing sector. The role combines on-site operation with remote strategic planning, offering a hybrid work arrangement.

You will analyze, design, and improve complex processes to boost efficiency, safety and product quality. Ideal candidates will have a hands-on approach, strong analytical skills, and a track record in Lean/Six Sigma and process simulation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial process engineering, preferably in mining/heavy manufacturing.
• Proven experience with process simulation and modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing processes to identify optimization opportunities and cost reductions.
• Design and implement new process flows and upgrade systems for efficiency and throughput.
• Develop and maintain process documentation (P&IDs, SOPs, control strategies).
• Collaborate with plant operations, maintenance, and quality assurance teams for smooth execution.
• Apply SPC and other analytical tools to monitor process performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Assess feasibility of new technologies and their impact on operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Train staff on new or modified processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Chemical Engineering (optional)

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Process Engineer for our Rustenburg-based client in the mining and manufacturing sector. The role combines on-site operation with remote strategic planning, offering a hybrid work arrangement.

You will analyze, design, and improve complex processes to boost efficiency, safety and product quality. Ideal candidates will have a hands-on approach, strong analytical skills, and a track record in Lean/Six Sigma and process simulation.