Senior Chemical Engineer - Mineral Processing (Hybrid)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of mineral processing systems to maximize resource recovery while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will drive hydrometallurgy, leaching, flotation and electrowinning projects, conduct pilot tests, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with metallurgists, geologists, and operations teams to meet production targets in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years in chemical engineering with a mining focus.
• Proven expertise in hydrometallurgical processes including leaching, solvent extraction and electrowinning.
• Experience with flotation, grinding and physical separation techniques.
• Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of process safety in a mining environment.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model balancing site visits with remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of chemical processes for mineral extraction and refining.
• Design and conduct pilot-scale and plant trials to test and validate new processes.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions to improve process performance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and implement sustainable practices.
• Prepare detailed process design packages, including P&IDs, mass/energy balances, and equipment specifications.
• Collaborate with metallurgists, geologists, and operations teams to achieve production targets.
• Conduct process safety assessments and implement necessary safety measures.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Stay abreast of advancements in mining and mineral processing technologies.

Skills

Hydrometallurgy

Leaching

Flotation

Electrowinning

Process simulation

Leadership

Communication

Education

M.Sc./Ph.D. in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

HSC Chemistry

Aspen Plus

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and troubleshooting of mineral processing systems to maximize resource recovery while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

You will drive hydrometallurgy, leaching, flotation and electrowinning projects, conduct pilot tests, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with metallurgists, geologists, and operations teams to meet production targets in a hybrid work model.