Senior Mineral Processing Engineer - Hybrid & Growth Path

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Hybrid role

Career progression

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to drive innovation in mineral processing near Polokwane, Limpopo. This senior role leads a team of engineers, develops flowsheets, and guides pilot studies to maximize throughput and recovery while reducing costs and environmental impact.

You will apply deep knowledge of comminution, flotation, leaching, and other unit operations, mentor engineers, and collaborate with operations and R&D to achieve excellence in safety, quality, and performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of progressive process engineering experience in mining/mineral processing.
• Proven ability to design and optimize complex processing circuits.
• Experience with techno-economic evaluations and feasibility studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimization of mineral processing plants and circuits.
• Develop flowsheets, mass/energy balances, and equipment specs.
• Oversee lab and pilot plant test work and interpret results.
• Implement advanced process control strategies and troubleshoot issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and R&D teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Mentoring

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Pr. Eng. registration (ECSA) desirable

Tools

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to drive innovation in mineral processing near Polokwane, Limpopo. This senior role leads a team of engineers, develops flowsheets, and guides pilot studies to maximize throughput and recovery while reducing costs and environmental impact.

You will apply deep knowledge of comminution, flotation, leaching, and other unit operations, mentor engineers, and collaborate with operations and R&D to achieve excellence in safety, quality, and performance.