Industrial Process Engineer - Hybrid: Mining & Manufacturing

Placements24; Randfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; 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 to join our client in Rustenburg. The role combines on-site operational involvement with strategic remote planning, offering a flexible hybrid work setup.

You will analyze, design and optimize complex industrial processes to improve efficiency, safety and product quality, leading continuous improvement initiatives and training staff on new processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in industrial process engineering, preferably mining/heavy manufacturing.
• Experience with process simulation and Lean Six Sigma principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing processes to identify optimization and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Design and implement new process flows and upgrade systems to improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain P&IDs, SOPs, and control strategies.
• Collaborate with plant operations, maintenance and QA to ensure smooth execution.
• Apply SPC and other analytical tools to monitor process performance.
• Troubleshoot process 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 regulations and environmental standards.
• Train staff on new or modified processes.

Skills

Data-driven

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Process simulation software

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Industrial Process Engineer to join our client in Rustenburg. The role combines on-site operational involvement with strategic remote planning, offering a flexible hybrid work setup.

You will analyze, design and optimize complex industrial processes to improve efficiency, safety and product quality, leading continuous improvement initiatives and training staff on new processes.