Senior Mineral Processing & Beneficiation Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer with beneficiation specialization forRandburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing beneficiation circuits to maximize recovery, product quality, and efficiency while reducing costs and environmental impact.

You will analyze, design, and implement improvements across mineral processing circuits. The ideal candidate has a strong mineral processing background, engineering expertise, and a track record applying chemical engineering principles to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in mineral beneficiation and process engineering is essential.
• Professional registration (PrEng) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize beneficiation processes including flotation, gravity and magnetic separation.
• Design and implement new process configurations and equipment upgrades.
• Conduct pilot plant testing and scale-up studies for new technologies.
• Develop process simulation models to predict performance and identify improvements.
• Troubleshoot operational issues to maximize recovery and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with R&D to evaluate and integrate new technologies.
• Ensure designs comply with safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and project documentation.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and operators.
• Monitor KPIs and report on process efficiency and product quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Data analysis

Statistical process control

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Site visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

HSC Chemistry

MetSim

Aspen Plus

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer with beneficiation specialization forRandburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing beneficiation circuits to maximize recovery, product quality, and efficiency while reducing costs and environmental impact.

You will analyze, design, and implement improvements across mineral processing circuits. The ideal candidate has a strong mineral processing background, engineering expertise, and a track record applying chemical engineering principles to