Process Engineer

Trades Workforce Solutions; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa is seeking a Process Engineer to specialize in mineral processing plant design through various engineering phases. The ideal candidate will have 5-6 years of experience in mineral processing, including expertise in crushing, grinding, and flotation. Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Excel, strong communication and leadership skills are required to lead design packages and mentor junior engineers. This role presents an opportunity to impact both greenfield and brownfield operations.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience in mineral processing, including crushing, grinding, and flotation.
• Strong technical capabilities in mass balances and equipment sizing.
• Experience leading small design packages and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Specializing in mineral processing plant design across various engineering phases.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary projects for greenfield and brownfield operations.
• Interacting with clients and producing detailed engineering reports.

Skills

Mineral processing expertise

Communication

Report writing

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/metallurgical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D design

MS Excel

Job description

Essence of the job:

Our client is seeking a Process Engineer specializing in mineral processing plant design across concept, feasibility, basic and detailed engineering phases. Strong technical capability in mass balances, equipment sizing, process modelling, and multidisciplinary project coordination for greenfield and brownfield operations.

Qualification:

A completed bachelor’s degree in chemical/metallurgical engineering.

Minimum Requirements:

5-6 years Mineral processing expertise: crushing, grinding, flotation, gravity, leaching/CIP/CIL, solid–liquid separation, water circuits, reagent dosing systems.

Proficient with AutoCAD 2D design suite (PFD’s & PID), MS Excel and strong engineering calculation capability.

Good communication, report writing, client interaction, and team coordination.

Able to lead small design packages and mentor junior engineers.