Process Engineer(OEM/Mining)

Minimum Requirements

• BEng / BSc degree in Chemical, Metallurgical or Mineral Process Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ process engineering experience within the mining industry.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng) will be advantageous.
• Experience in planning and interpreting metallurgical test work, with exposure to pilot or test plant operations.
• Experience in plant operations, commissioning or process audits will be advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and experience with process flow diagram (PFD) drafting tools such as Visio or AutoCAD.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients, OEM partners and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical input into CAPEX and OPEX estimates, performance guarantees and technical sections of tender submissions.
• Verify client process data, feed characteristics and design assumptions, identifying information gaps that may affect equipment selection or plant performance.
• Maintain a controlled library of process models, assumptions and equipment data for use across projects.
• Plan and interpret metallurgical test work, ensuring sample preparation, test execution, data capture and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) comply with agreed protocols.
• Support the evaluation of new technologies and products through technical feasibility assessments, interpretation of test results and identification of suitable applications.
• Provide technical support to the sales team throughout the sales process, from opportunity identification through to order award.
• Update process design documentation to reflect approved changes made during commissioning.
• Ensure the final process documentation and technical information are accurately handed over to the relevant teams.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical assessment skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret technical data and translate findings into practical process solutions.
• Strong planning, organisational and project coordination skills.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, suppliers and multidisciplinary teams.