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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:
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Ensure all Process Engineering activities meet the highest standards of quality, ethics, and compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements
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Establish and uphold design standards within your area of expertise
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Coordinate resources to ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standard
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Collaborate across business units to drive integrated project success
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Maintain consistently high-quality process deliverables and respond swiftly to project changes
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Manage process design functions across designated projects, whether personally or through delegation
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Analyse technical data and its implications for process design
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Lead process components of scoping, pre-feasibility, and feasibility studies with precision and thoroughness
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Conduct peer reviews to ensure design integrity
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Deliver accurate and professional project reporting in line with company and client standards
To be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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University degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent
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Minimum of 15 years’ experience in mineral processing or related industries, including post-graduate experience
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Proven background in both process plant operations and project development
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Experience within mining companies and contract engineering organisations
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South African Citizen or Permanent Resident
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Based in Cape Town or willing to relocate
