Process Engineer (Business Development)

Recruiter:

Recruitpro Solutions

Job Ref:

Rec000384/JG

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is a well-established South African OEM that designs, manufactures, tests and commissions mineral processing equipment and plants for the mining industry.

They operate an ISO 9001 (TÜV SÜD) certified quality system and follow a concurrent engineering approach across business development, engineering, projects and fabrication.

POSITION INFO:
Lead the Process Engineering function within the Business Development (Capital) department. You will own process design, simulation and integration across the full product range, support technical sales and tenders, and oversee technical deliverables from concept through commissioning, making sure process performance guarantees are met. You will report to the Group CEO and Director: Group Technical & Business Development and oversee the Business Development Office Manager, Senior BD Engineer, BD Administrator, Product Specialists, Test Rig Operator and Metallurgical Intern. Key responsibilities Lead process design: flow sheets, mass and energy balances, PFDs and P&IDs Develop, validate and improve metallurgical and mechanical process models Support business development and projects with technical sales, proposals, pricing and tenders Identify new business opportunities and manage key client accounts Lead root cause analyses, performance audits and technical investigations Drive innovation through R&D, new process technologies, simulation tools and test protocols Plan and manage the business development budget and team performance Represent the company at conferences, trade shows, client negotiations and webinars Own the Business Development (Capital) process within the ISO 9001 quality system Minimum requirements Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical or Mechanical Engineering (or relevant tertiary qualification) 5+ years' sales and marketing experience in an OEM engineering and fabrication environment Minimum 3 years in a leadership \/ management role Proven experience in hydrometallurgy, comminution, beneficiation, flotation, thickening, filtration and\/or tailings handling Site commissioning and plant performance testing background (essential) Process simulation software, e.g. METSIM, HSC Chemistry, ASPEN Plus or equivalent Willing to travel locally and internationally Advantageous MBA or related qualification Familiarity with leach tanks, screens, feeders and mills AutoCAD \/ Inventor The right person will be Strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style Excellent technical reporting and client-facing presentation skills Coach and mentor to junior technical staff Solid understanding of SHERQ, ISO 9001 and ECSA\/EPA requirements

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