Process Engineer (Separation Technologies)

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 Lead or support the development of process flowsheets, P&IDs, and control philosophies with a core focus on solid-liquid separation technologies. Select and specify key separation equipment, including thickeners, filter presses, vacuum belt filters, clarifiers, and flotation units. Execute detailed process calculations and design documentation. Contribute to test work (lab and pilot scale), including design, execution, and reporting. Participate in commissioning, audits, troubleshooting, and performance optimisation on client sites. Provide input to tenders and proposals, ensuring technical alignment with client needs. Mentor junior engineers and uphold engineering best practices (senior role). Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated project solutions. Requirements Degree in Chemical Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy (BSc, BEng, or BTech). Experience in minerals processing, ideally from an OEM or specialist project house environment. ±3 years of process engineering experience with demonstrated involvement in separation technologies. Solid technical understanding of solid-liquid separation methods and equipment. Exposure to laboratory/pilot testing, commissioning, and process audits is highly advantageous. Willingness to travel for project delivery both locally and internationally. European passport is an asset due to international travel requirements. Benefits Market-related Cost to Company package based on experience and seniority. Work on diverse international projects with a respected industry leader. Supportive, high-performance team culture with strong technical mentorship POPIA NOTICE: By applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) for recruitment purposes.