Senior Process Engineer â Process Plant Design & Engineering

JVR Software; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 648,000 - 792,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in Tshwane invites a Senior Process Engineer to lead design and execution of complex process projects in mining and related industries. You will mentor engineers, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and deliver cost-effective solutions.

Required: BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering, 8+ years in process plant design, strong mass/energy balance, PFDs/P&IDs, and process safety experience. International projects may be involved.

Qualifications

• BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• 8+ years of relevant process engineering experience in multidisciplinary or EPCM environments.
• Proven experience in process plant design in mining, metallurgical, chemical, gas cleaning or related sectors.
• Strong technical expertise in mass and energy balances, process modelling and equipment sizing.
• Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, process specifications and engineering documentation.
• Exposure to HAZOP studies, process safety and plant commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design activities across feasibility, detailed design and project execution phases.
• Develop and review mass and energy balances, process simulations and equipment sizing calculations.
• Oversee preparation of BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications and process design documentation.
• Develop process design philosophies, operating philosophies and technical reports.
• Lead or contribute to HAZOPs, SIL assessments and safety studies.
• Coordinate deliverables across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide guidance during equipment procurement, construction, commissioning and testing.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities for optimisation.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineers.
• Ensure designs meet standards, safety requirements and project specs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Coordination

Education

BEng/BSc in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Location Tshwane Job type Engineering Salary R720 000 Annually Posted 28 Oct 2026

About the Role An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Process Engineer to take a leading technical role in the design and execution of complex process engineering projects. The successful candidate will combine advanced process engineering expertise, technical leadership and project coordination , while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions. This position is ideally suited to a technically strong engineer with extensive experience in process plant design and multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering design activities across feasibility, detailed design and project execution phases.
• Develop and review mass and energy balances, process simulations and equipment sizing calculations.
• Oversee the preparation of BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications and process design documentation.
• Develop process design philosophies, operating philosophies and technical reports.
• Lead or contribute to HAZOPs, SIL assessments, technical reviews and process safety studies.
• Provide technical input into project scopes, tenders, cost estimates and engineering proposals.
• Coordinate process engineering deliverables across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical guidance during equipment procurement, construction, commissioning and performance testing.
• Identify process improvements and opportunities for optimisation.
• Mentor and supervise junior and intermediate Process Engineers.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with applicable technical standards, safety requirements and project specifications.

Minimum Requirements

• BEng/BSc Engineering in Chemical Engineering from a recognised institution.
• 8 years’ relevant process engineering experience , preferably within a multidisciplinary engineering or EPCM environment.
• Proven experience in process plant design within the mining, metallurgical, chemical, gas cleaning or related industrial sectors.
• Strong technical expertise in mass and energy balances, process modelling, equipment sizing and process design.
• Extensive experience with PFDs, P&IDs, process specifications and engineering documentation.
• Practical exposure to HAZOP studies, process safety and plant commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work packages and mentor engineers.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with clients, engineering teams and project stakeholders.

An excellent opportunity for a technically accomplished Process Engineer to assume a senior engineering role and contribute to challenging industrial projects in South Africa and internationally.