Process Engineer FTC - Mining - Northern Cape

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Part time

Job summary

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd is seeking a Process Engineer for a fixed-term mining assignment in the Northern Cape. The role focuses on concentrator plant processes, equipment selection, and technical specifications, with hands-on commissioning involvement.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Extractive Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering, at least five years in similar roles, and experience in minerals processing and project design.

Qualifications

• Degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience, with at least 2 years in senior management.
• Minerals processing background and knowledge.
• Experience in contractor management advantageous.
• Strong data analytics and flotation experience.

Responsibilities

• Specify equipment, process flows, and control philosophy aligned with project specs.
• Lead commissioning activities and contribute to project materialization from concept to completion.
• Ensure appropriate equipment procurement and process design meet project requirements.
• Bring extensive project field experience focused on design and equipment performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Flotation experience

Process control knowledge

Project design focus

Team coordination

Education

Degree in Extractive Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Hazop (Pre-commissioning)

Commissioning plans

Job description

Process Engineer FTC - Mining - Northern Cape

About the job Process Engineer FTC - Mining - Northern Cape

Our client, an International Mining Company, is seeking an experienced Process Engineer with expertise in concentrator plants to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in focusing on equipment selection, technical specifications, process flows, and control velocities. Your hands‑on experience with commissioning activities will be essential, as you will be deeply involved in the successful materialization of projects from concept to completion. If you are passionate about optimizing processes and ensuring operational excellence, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for equipment selection, technical specifications, process flows, and control velocities.
• Expected to have experience in commissioning activities alongside detailed involvement in project materialization.
• Functions as a pivotal role in ensuring that the right processes are designed, and the appropriate equipment is procured to meet project specifications.
• Requires individuals with extensive project field experience rather than production‑related backgrounds, emphasizing a focus on project design and equipment performance.

Requirements:

• Degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 5 years' experience in a similar position and work environment of which 2 years should have been on Senior Management level.
• Minerals Processing background and knowledge.
• Contractor Management experience will be advantageous.
• Good data analytical skills & floatation experience.
• Understanding of Process Plant Control Elements i.e. Control & Operating philosophy, Control logics, Functional specifications, Control system architect.
• Commissioning knowledge i.e. Commissioning Management Plan, Commissioning Execution Plan, Commissioning Strategy Outline, Hazop (Pre‑commissioning Hazop).

Salary: Market Related