Hybrid Principal Process Engineer — Mineral Processing Leader

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Pension contributions

Hybrid role

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a highly experienced Principal Process Engineer to lead advanced mineral processing circuits and to drive optimization across projects. This senior role focuses on improving recovery, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality while guiding a multidisciplinary technical team.

You will mentor engineers, run process simulations and pilot studies, and collaborate with R&D to deploy innovative processing technologies, all within a strong safety and

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field.
• 10–15 years in process engineering with mining/mineral processing focus.
• Experience leading complex projects and mentoring teams.
• Expertise in process simulation and advanced data analytics.
• Proven track record optimizing mineral processing plants.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• PE or equivalent registration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of advanced mineral processing circuits.
• Optimize plant operations to improve recovery, reduce costs, and enhance quality.
• Conduct process simulations, modeling, and pilot studies for new techniques.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and develop sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D to implement cutting-edge innovations.
• Prepare technical reports and feasibility studies for capital projects.
• Ensure adherence to safety, health, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Process engineering

Leadership

Data analytics

Mentoring engineers

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy

PhD in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy

Tools

HSC Chemistry

METSIM

Aspen Plus

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a highly experienced Principal Process Engineer to lead advanced mineral processing circuits and to drive optimization across projects. This senior role focuses on improving recovery, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality while guiding a multidisciplinary technical team.

You will mentor engineers, run process simulations and pilot studies, and collaborate with R&D to deploy innovative processing technologies, all within a strong safety and