Senior Process Engineer

Minopex; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading minerals processing company in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Process Engineer to optimize plant performance and drive efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Chemical or Metallurgical Engineering, 8–10 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. This role involves developing strategies, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Project management experience would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in mineral processing, plant operations, or process optimisation.
• Professional registration (Pr.Eng) with ECSA advantageous.
• Project management experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert process engineering support to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Develop and implement process optimisation strategies.
• Collaborate with teams to solve complex operational challenges.

Skills

Process modelling

Plant troubleshooting

Metallurgical accounting

Project Management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical / Metallurgical Engineering

Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job title : Senior Process Engineer

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 19, 2025

Responsibilities

• Provide expert process engineering support to operations to ensure optimal plant performance.
• Assist with commissioning support, problem-solving interventions, and special projects on a short-term basis
• Develop and implement process optimisation strategies that drive efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to solve complex operational challenges.
• Collaborate across diverse teams to successfully develop and deploy innovative products in operational environments.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for both internal and client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards in all operations activities.
• Provide Project Management Support to projects and operations

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED qualifications such as the N3 Certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical / Metallurgical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Professional registration (Pr.Eng) with ECSA will be an advantage

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in mineral processing, plant operations, or process optimisation.
• Project Management experience will be an advantage.
• Proven track record in leading technical projects and driving operational improvements.
• Strong knowledge of process modelling, plant troubleshooting, and metallurgical accounting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering / Technical jobs