Job Description

Reference No. 043-1007CV
Reference Number: 043-1007CV
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Our client, a leading EPCM is seeking a highly experienced and qualified Principal Process Engineer to deliver industry-leading solutions within its dynamic Process Engineering team. This is a senior role designed for a motivated individual with deep technical expertise and strong leadership capability, responsible for providing exceptional support to internal project teams and valued clients. The role has a career path through the Manager of Process position as part of Company succession planning process.
Responsibilities:

• Lead Process Engineering activities with a focus on quality, ethics, and compliance with company, client, and industry standards.

• Set and maintain engineering design standards within your area of technical expertise.

• Manage resources effectively to ensure that all studies and project deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across business units to meet shared objectives.

• Ensure process deliverables consistently meet or exceed expectations, proactively managing changes to project scope or timelines.

• Accurately meet all project reporting obligations in line with both internal and client requirements.

• Take full accountability for Process design work across assigned projects, whether self-executed or delegated.

• Produce high-quality process designs aligned with project timelines, budgets, and specifications.

• Develop and review technical study documentation, adhering to established company procedures.

• Interpret technical data to inform and refine process design decisions.

• Oversee scoping, pre-feasibility, and feasibility study components to ensure completeness and relevance to each project phase.

• Conduct and participate in peer reviews for complex process designs.

• Play an active role in business development, including nurturing existing client relationships and identifying new opportunities.

• Propose improvements to enhance the efficiency and performance of the Process Engineering team.

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project goals and deliverables are met.

• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business strategy.

• Mentor junior engineers, providing ongoing support for their technical and professional growth.

• Assist team members where needed to meet project deadlines.

• Foster open and effective communication within the Process Engineering function.

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction to the Process Engineering team.

• Be available for occasional travel based on business needs.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• At least 15 years of relevant experience in mineral processing or associated industries.

• Strong background in both process plant operations and project development, including roles in mining companies and EPCM firms.

• Broad exposure to multiple commodities.

• Extensive experience in unit operations such as comminution, flotation, ore preconcentration, gravity separation, hydrometallurgy, dewatering, and heat exchange.

• Skilled in scenario modelling and process simulations.

• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proven ability to build strong, effective relationships with clients, vendors, and colleagues.

• Must be a South African citizen or hold permanent residency.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent role

• Competitive package on offer

• Cape Town based

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Christo van Der Ham
Managing Consultant & Digital Strategist
CA Mining
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