Lead Process Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.300.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Hybrid role

Career progression

Diversity & inclusion

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to drive innovation in mineral processing near Polokwane, Limpopo. This senior role leads a team of engineers, develops flowsheets, and guides pilot studies to maximize throughput and recovery while reducing costs and environmental impact.

You will apply deep knowledge of comminution, flotation, leaching, and other unit operations, mentor engineers, and collaborate with operations and R&D to achieve excellence in safety, quality, and performance.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive process engineering experience in mining/mineral processing.
• Proven ability to design and optimize complex processing circuits.
• Experience with techno-economic evaluations and feasibility studies.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, development, and optimization of mineral processing plants and circuits.
• Develop flowsheets, mass/energy balances, and equipment specs.
• Oversee lab and pilot plant test work and interpret results.
• Implement advanced process control strategies and troubleshoot issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and R&D teams.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Mentoring

Collaboration

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Pr. Eng. registration (ECSA) desirable

Tools

Process simulation software

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Lead Process Engineer to drive innovation and efficiency within their mineral processing operations near Polokwane, Limpopo . This senior role requires extensive expertise in designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting complex processing plants across various commodities. You will be responsible for leading a team of process engineers, developing process flowsheets, conducting pilot studies, and implementing advanced control strategies to maximize throughput and recovery while minimizing costs and environmental impact. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of unit operations (e.g., comminution, flotation, leaching, filtration), and proficiency in process simulation software. This is a pivotal position offering the chance to significantly influence operational performance and contribute to the strategic direction of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of mineral processing plants and circuits for operations in the Polokwane, Limpopo region.
• Develop process flowsheets, mass and energy balances, and equipment specifications.
• Oversee and interpret results from laboratory and pilot plant test work.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions to improve plant performance, recovery, and product quality.
• Utilize process simulation software (e.g., MetSIM, HSC Chemistry, JKSimFloat) to model and optimize plant operations.
• Develop and implement advanced process control strategies.
• Ensure process designs comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Manage process engineering projects, including scope definition, budgeting, and execution.
• Mentor and guide junior process engineers, fostering a high-performance team culture.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and R&D teams to achieve operational excellence.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in process engineering within the mining and mineral processing industry.
• Proven track record in designing and optimizing complex processing circuits.
• Expertise in various unit operations relevant to mineral processing.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA or eligibility is highly desirable.
• Experience in techno‑economic evaluations and feasibility studies.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary package
• comprehensive medical insurance
• retirement fund contributions
• performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for professional development
• advanced training
• career progression within a leading mining organization are abundant.
• This hybrid role provides flexibility to balance work and personal commitments.
• Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.