Process Project Engineer (Metallurgy)

Recruiter:

Carlysle Human Capital

Job Ref:

GTG001943/TR

Date posted:

Monday, July 27, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

540000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Process Project Engineer to Project Manager — Turnkey Mineral Processing Projects
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
High-performance, fast-paced team seeking ambitious engineers who thrive on ownership, technical challenge, and greener mining solutions.

POSITION INFO:
Step into a visible, career-accelerating role where you’ll lead turnkey mineral processing projects from concept to handover. You will integrate process, civil, mechanical, electrical, and C&I disciplines, drive practical solutions under tight timelines, and help shape more sustainable mining practices. This is ideal for engineers who want real responsibility, rapid progression, and a culture that rewards results and initiative.
Responsibilities:

Lead multidisciplinary projects and be accountable for delivery, quality, safety, schedule, and budget.
Own client relationships and translate operational needs into executable engineering solutions.
Drive continuous improvement with a focus on efficiency and greener process options.
Operate with autonomy in a solutions-first, performance-driven environment.

Minimum experience and qualifications

Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Project Engineer in mining or heavy engineering.
Degree: BEng or BSc in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering.
Advantage: Project Management qualification.

Core responsibilities and skills required

Project delivery: Manage and execute design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation scopes.
Technical ownership: Review designs and technical documentation, compile FDS, and accept design and execution responsibility.
Planning and finance: Create project schedules, forecasts, budgets, quotations, orders, payment certificates, and invoicing.
Compliance and safety: Ensure adherence to the Mine Health and Safety Act and company safety standards.
Contract and supplier management: Generate and negotiate contracts, manage orders, and oversee subcontractors and site personnel.
Quality assurance: Ensure work meets QCP and QC inspection standards and capture client feedback.
Execution accountability: Take full responsibility for on-time, on-budget project execution and client satisfaction.

This role is ideal for:
Ambitious, hands-on engineers who perform under pressure, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and prefer action over bureaucracy. You are technically strong, commercially aware, and motivated by delivering measurable outcomes in a greener, more efficient mining environment.

Apply directly through the listing or email your CV to . If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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