Lead Mineral Processing Engineer - Equity & Relocation

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join near Mahikeng, North West, overseeing mineral processing plants. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, guiding design, operation and optimization of circuits such as comminution, flotation, leaching and solid-liquid separation.

The role requires a degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering, 10+ years in mining processing, and strong analytical skills with process simulation experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or related field; a Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years in process engineering within mining/mineral processing.
• Proven leadership of engineering teams and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of process engineers and technicians in mineral processing operations.
• Oversee design, operation, and optimization of mineral processing circuits (comminution, flotation, leaching, solid-liquid separation).
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains.
• Develop and implement process control strategies and automation solutions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and debottlenecking analyses.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations and company standards.
• Manage process projects including scope, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D on new technologies and pilot studies.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, P&IDs, and operational documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical skills

Process optimization

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

MetSIM

HSC Chemistry

Aspen Plus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to join near Mahikeng, North West, overseeing mineral processing plants. You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, guiding design, operation and optimization of circuits such as comminution, flotation, leaching and solid-liquid separation.

The role requires a degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering, 10+ years in mining processing, and strong analytical skills with process simulation experience.