Drive Innovation in Solid-Liquid Separation – Join a Leading Minerals Processing Project Team

Are you a Process Engineer with a passion for minerals processing and a strong technical foundation in solid-liquid separation? This is your opportunity to join a high-impact engineering team delivering world-class process solutions across South Africa and abroad. Whether you're advancing your career or bringing seasoned experience to the table, we’re looking for professionals who thrive in project-based environments and are excited to shape the next generation of separation systems.

Join a specialist project team with a global footprint and a proven track record in designing, developing, and commissioning minerals processing plants. Known for their technical excellence and innovation, this company offers exposure to leading-edge projects, site-based engagement, and continuous professional growth.

About the Role

As a Process Engineer, you will be instrumental in
delivering projects from concept through to commissioning. You’ll take the lead on
core process engineering functions – from flowsheet development and equipment
selection to P&ID creation, process audits, and on-site commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead or support the development of process flowsheets, P&IDs, and control philosophies with a core focus on solid-liquid separation technologies.

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  Select and specify key separation equipment, including thickeners, filter presses, vacuum belt filters, clarifiers, and flotation units.

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  Execute detailed process calculations and design documentation.

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  Contribute to test work (lab and pilot scale), including design, execution, and reporting.

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  Participate in commissioning, audits, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation on client sites.

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  Provide input to tenders and proposals, ensuring technical alignment with client needs.

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  Mentor junior engineers and uphold engineering best practices (senior role).

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  Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions.

Requirements

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  Degree in
  Chemical Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy
  (BSc, BEng, or BTech).

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  Experience in
  minerals processing, ideally from an OEM or specialist project house environment.

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  ±
  3 years of process engineering experience
  with demonstrated involvement in separation technologies.

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  Solid technical understanding of
  solid-liquid separation methods and equipment.

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  Exposure to l
  aboratory/pilot testing, commissioning, and process audits
  is highly advantageous.

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  Willingness to
  travel for project delivery both locally and internationally.

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  European passport
  is an
  asset
  due to international travel requirements.

Benefits

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  Market-related Cost to Company package based on experience and seniority.

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  Work on diverse international projects with a respected industry leader.

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  Supportive, high-performance team culture with strong technical mentorship

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