Principal Process Engineer

Recruiter:

Set Consulting

Job Ref:

2041030924

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Role: Principal Process Engineer

Industry: Mineral Processing/Mining

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Employment Type: Permanent

We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Principal Process Engineer to join our dynamic and growing team in Cape Town. This is a senior leadership role for a strategic thinker with deep expertise in mineral processing and a proven track record in both operations and project development.

As Principal Process Engineer, you will:

Ensure all Process Engineering activities meet the highest standards of quality, ethics, and compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements
Establish and uphold design standards within your area of expertise
Coordinate resources to ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standard
Collaborate across business units to drive integrated project success
Maintain consistently high-quality process deliverables and respond swiftly to project changes
Manage process design functions across designated projects, whether personally or through delegation
Analyse technical data and its implications for process design
Lead process components of scoping, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies with precision and thoroughness
Conduct peer reviews to ensure design integrity
Deliver accurate and professional project reporting in line with company and client standards

To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria:

University degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in mineral processing or related industries, including post-graduate experience
Proven background in both process plant operations and project development
Experience within mining companies and contract engineering organisations
South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
Based in Cape Town or willing to relocate

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