Senior Process Engineer - Pyrometallurgy
RPO Recruitment
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Posted 30 March 2026
Job Details
Job Description
A well-established engineering consultancy's Metals team in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Process Engineer with deep pyrometallurgical expertise. Working across local and global projects, you will lead process engineering from Concept Study through to Detailed Engineering and operational support — contributing your technical knowledge to some of the industry's most complex and rewarding challenges.
Requirements:
- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, Chemistry, or a relevant discipline
- 8+ years' process engineering experience in operations and/or engineering consultancy
- Strong focus on pyrometallurgical processes — base metals, PGMs, ironmaking and/or ilmenite preferred preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead studies and act as a senior technical resource
- Knowledge of global pyrometallurgical process plants, key industry players, and sector challenges
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage client relationships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Valid driver's license
- Own reliable transport
Contact RPO Recruitment for our next career opportunity.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Meghan Du Plessis and Riana Hattingh at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
- Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.