Senior Mineral Processing Design Engineer: Lead & Optimize

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking a Senior Process Design Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of mineral processing plants and circuits. The role focuses on delivering efficient flowsheets, equipment specifications, and robust safety-compliant designs.

You will perform process simulations, prepare PFDs and P&IDs, develop datasheets, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and structural teams.

Qualifications

• BSc or BEng in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years in process design with mineral processing focus.
• Proficient in process simulation and CAD tools.
• Knowledge of safety standards and environmental regulations in mining.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the process design and development of mineral processing plants and circuits.
• Conduct detailed process simulations and calculations to optimize plant performance.
• Prepare PFDs and P&IDs.
• Specify process equipment including pumps, filters, thickeners, conveyors, and control systems.
• Develop equipment specifications and datasheets for procurement.
• Perform PHAs and ensure safety compliance.
• Contribute to feasibility studies, conceptual design reports, and capital cost estimates.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated designs.
• Mentor junior process engineers and contribute to team development.

Skills

Mineral processing

Chemical engineering

Project leadership

Technical communication

Education

BSc or BEng in Chemical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering (related)

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Aspen Plus

CAD tools

Job description

Placements24 in East London, Eastern Cape is seeking a Senior Process Design Engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of mineral processing plants and circuits. The role focuses on delivering efficient flowsheets, equipment specifications, and robust safety-compliant designs.

You will perform process simulations, prepare PFDs and P&IDs, develop datasheets, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with mechanical, electrical, and structural teams.