Senior Mineral Processing Engineer — Hybrid & Impactful

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer to optimize mineral processing operations in Welkom, Free State. You will design, implement and monitor improvements, model processes, and troubleshoot efficiency while ensuring safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering with at least six years in mining process engineering, proficient in METSIM or HSC Chemistry, and capable of leading cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in process engineering within mining.
• Strong knowledge of mineral processing techniques (flotation, leaching, crushing, grinding).

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize mineral processing circuits to improve recovery, throughput and product quality.
• Design, develop and commission new processing technologies and equipment.
• Model and simulate processes to identify improvements and predict performance.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to management.

Skills

Mineral processing

Process simulation

Data analysis

Project management

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

METSIM

HSC Chemistry

Process modeling tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Process Engineer to optimize mineral processing operations in Welkom, Free State. You will design, implement and monitor improvements, model processes, and troubleshoot efficiency while ensuring safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering with at least six years in mining process engineering, proficient in METSIM or HSC Chemistry, and capable of leading cross‑functional teams.