Senior Gold Process Engineer — Hybrid (Sandton) | Bonuses

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model in Sandton

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a highly experienced Principal Process Engineer to optimize gold extraction processes, lead design of circuits, and drive efficiency across projects. This senior role blends office analysis with essential site engagement.

You will mentor engineers, supervise test work and pilot studies, and apply metallurgical and chemical engineering principles to CIP/CIL, leaching, adsorption, and refining. Travel to mine sites is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in process engineering with a strong specialization in gold extraction.
• Extensive knowledge of gold processing technologies including leaching, adsorption, and elution.
• Proficiency in process simulation software such as MetSIM, HSC Chemistry, Outotec.

Aufgaben

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of gold extraction process circuits.
• Conduct process simulations and modeling to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
• Oversee metallurgical test work, pilot plant trials, and scale-up studies.
• Provide expert technical guidance on comminution, leaching, CIP/CIL, and refining processes.
• Troubleshoot complex operational issues and develop sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with project teams on new plant design, construction, and commissioning.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, operating manuals, and best practice guidelines.
• Mentor and guide junior process engineers and technical staff.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and emerging trends in gold processing.

Kenntnisse

Process engineering

Gold extraction

Plant operations

Leaching

CIP/CIL

Process modelling

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

MetSIM

HSC Chemistry

Outotec

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a highly experienced Principal Process Engineer to optimize gold extraction processes, lead design of circuits, and drive efficiency across projects. This senior role blends office analysis with essential site engagement.

You will mentor engineers, supervise test work and pilot studies, and apply metallurgical and chemical engineering principles to CIP/CIL, leaching, adsorption, and refining. Travel to mine sites is required.