Senior Gold Process Engineer - Growth & Relocation

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Access to advanced processing tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a major gold mining operation near Klerksdorp, North West. You will optimize crushing, milling, leaching, and refining stages to improve yield, throughput, and cost efficiency while upholding strict safety and environmental standards.

Lead process improvements, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain peak plant performance at one of South Africa’s renowned goldfields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in process engineering within gold mining with focus on extraction and recovery.
• In-depth knowledge of gold processing circuits including crushing, milling, leaching (CIL/CIP), gravity concentration, and refining.
• Proven experience in process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in process simulation software (METSIM, HSC Chemistry) and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize gold extraction processes, including comminution, leaching (CIL, CIP), carbon regeneration, and gold recovery.
• Monitor plant performance using metallurgical indicators and identify yield, throughput, and cost-reduction improvements.
• Lead troubleshooting for process upsets, conduct root cause analysis, implement effective solutions.
• Conduct process simulations and test work to evaluate new technologies and strategies.
• Develop and implement process control strategies for consistent product quality and stability.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and geology teams for integrated plant functioning.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, process documentation, and operational guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in the Klerksdorp vicinity.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical training to staff.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a major gold mining operation near Klerksdorp, North West. You will optimize crushing, milling, leaching, and refining stages to improve yield, throughput, and cost efficiency while upholding strict safety and environmental standards.

Lead process improvements, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain peak plant performance at one of South Africa’s renowned goldfields.