Principal Process Engineer (Mining & Mineral Processing) (Permanent)
Hitechrecruitment · Western Cape , Cape Town · 900,000 - 1,000,000
Posted 21 August 2026
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Start free — we apply for you →Job Title: Principal Process Engineer (Mining & Mineral Processing) Start Date: 2026-08-21 - 2026-09-20 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB025641 Sectors: Engineering Location: Western Cape , Cape Town Salary: 900,000 - 1,000,000 Brief: A leading engineering and project delivery organisation is looking for a Principal Process Engineer with deep expertise in mineral extraction and metallurgical processing to support projects across Southern Africa. This is a senior technical opportunity for an experienced process engineer or metallurgist with strong mining exposure, commodity expertise and the ability to deliver technically complex solutions. Detail: BSc/BTech in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy or related discipline 15+ years' industry experience 5+ years' mining environment experience 5+ years' engineering environment experience Strong experience in mineral extraction / extractive metallurgy Experience within mining companies, engineering consultancies or equipment suppliers R&D / process development experience advantageous Exposure to equipment suppliers such as Metso, FLSmidth or Multotec advantageous Lead process engineering and mineral extraction projects Develop and optimise metallurgical processes Provide technical expertise across primary and secondary metallurgy Support R&D and process improvement initiatives Evaluate and select processing equipment and technologies Work with mining clients and multidisciplinary engineering teams Apply commodity expertise across gold, uranium and copper projects As Specialist Recruiters for professionals in your industry, we are well geared to represent your best career interests. Whether you are an active job seeker or just browsing, let's have a no stress conversation about your next career move! It's always good to have a great recruiter looking out for you! For more exciting positions visit our website www.hi-tech.co.za or Call us on 011 442-0644 and quote this advert. Please note if you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful for this particular opportunity. show more... For more information please contact: Tinka Oberholzer Apply